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Wild
flowers on the Burren and Aran Islands, luxury
guesthouses and country hotels, a 7-day walking tour of the
Burren, Inismore / Aran Islands, Connemara and Mayo.
West of Ireland Tour Map
7 Day Itinerary in brief
Day 1 - 2: Inis Mór - Aran Islands
The first two nights of our tour are spent on the timeless island
of Inis Mór , the largest of the three Aran Island’s
located at the mouth of Galway Bay. A wild stony place, our introductory
stroll is among the labyrinth of stonewalls (3000 miles of them!)
and provides a powerful welcome to the west of Ireland! One of
our favourite walks (on Earth!) follows the stupendous cliff scenery
along the south coast of the island where over 300 foot cliffs
and Atlantic swells, the extraordinary flora of Aran grows in tiny
pockets of soild amidst limestone rock – flora ranging from
arctic to tropical to alpine, all growing side by side.
Day 3 - 5 Connemara
Returning to the mainland, we hike over Roundstone Bog before reaching
Lough Inagh Lodge, our base for three nights located in the heart
of the Connemara mountains between the ranges of the Beanna Beola
(the Twelve Bens) and the Mám Toirc (Maumturks).
Day 4 Hiking along the Western Way
Directly from the lodge, hiking along the Western Way hiking route
through a wild landscape rich in nature, history and myth.
Day 5 The islands of Omey and the fjord of Killary
A morning hike in the company of Ireland’s leading field
archaeologist, Micheael Gibbons on the island of Omey brings us
up close and personal with thousands of years of archaeology and
history.
Day 6: Galway City and hiking in the Burren
Time to explore the bustling city of Galway this morning efore
an afternoon hike over Abbey Hill in the region known as the Burren
and arrival in the village of Ballyvaughan, our base for two nights.
Day 7 The Burren Way
A treasured landscape of international importance, the Burren holds
a trove of treasures from nature and human history that is utterly
unique.
Day 8: Departure
Cost
The price varies depending on the size of your group and your choice
of accommodation. Please contact Binky for the details.
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