Spectacular Southwest and East
Guide in Ireland: Joyce Byrne
Duration : 10 days
From Dublin to Waterford, Granville Hotel, historian Jack Burtchaell, Three Rivers Guest House at Cheekpoint, from Woodstown to Portally, Waterford Crystal Glass factory, Comeragh Mountains, Hanora's Cottage.
Day 1 We begin with a drive directly south from Dublin to Waterford. After an early dinner at the Granville Hotel, we will be given a guided evening walking tour of the city with local historian Jack Burtchaell. We'll then make our way to our accommodation for the next two nights: Three Rivers Guest House at Cheekpoint, just a few miles outside the city.
Info: Walking Distance 1 mile (1.6km) |
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Cormorant |
Day 2 A full day walk along beaches, lanes, and cliff tops from Woodstown to Portally. This is a one-way route and you will be picked up at the Strand pub in the village of Dunmore East (made famous in the book Echoes by Maeve Binchy.
Info: Walking Distance 7 miles (11.3km) |
Dipper | |
| Strings in the earth and air
Make music sweet;
Strings by the river where
The willows meet. There's music along the river
For love wanders there,
Pale flowers in his mantle,
Dark leaves on his hair. All softly playing,
With head to the music bent,
And fingers straying
Upon an instrument. James Joyce | |
Cape Clear Island, County Cork | |
| Day 5 Cape's remote location, coupled with its proximity to the continental shelf, makes it the foremost centre for bird watching in Ireland. Whale, leatherback turtle, sun fish and shark are spotted every year, dolphins regularly. Most of the 150 inhabitants speak Irish and English. Removed from the hustle and bustle of mainland life, Cape offers relaxation, nature, and peace.
By now you will have relaxed into the Cape pace of life - slow and sometimes slower. Wander at leisure around the island's lanes, tracks, harbours and cliffs. The Cape plays host to many rare resident and migratory birds.
Info: Walking Distance 8 miles (12.9km) option of 4 miles |
Day 6 We make an early departure for Baltimore back on the mainland. Drive up through some magnificent scenery to Kenmare in County Kerry to walk the Old Kenmare Road to Torc Waterfall just outside Killarney. Then we travel on to Annascaul on the Dingle Peninsula. We will stay at the Anchor Guest House (situated next to the famous Dan Foley's pub) for the next three nights. A trip over to the South Pole (a great little pub once owned by Tom Crean, one of the heros who accompanied Shackleton on his epic journey) is on tonight's agenda.
Info: Walking Distance 9 miles (14.5km) |
Day 7 This morning we will head over the magnificent "Connor Pass", the highest road pass in Ireland with absolutely breathtaking views. We will then walk in the Magha na Bo valley. We begin by walking in to a magnificent deep valley decorated with what seems like 40 shades of green, then we gradually travel up beside a beautiful waterfall and on to the top of a mountain on an ancient track which links the north side with the south side of the Dingle Peninsula. We walk down beside the lovely Lake Annascaul before a refreshment stop at the South Pole Inn.
Info: Walking Distance 9 miles (14.5km) |
Day 8 Some say this is the best walk in Ireland: weather-permitting we will climb Mount Brandon. This is a steady ascent with spectacular views of Brandon Bay and then the Pater Noster Lakes. Mt. Brandon is Ireland's second highest peak. We will be doing the "there and back" route.
Info: Walking Distance 6 miles (9.7km) |
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Guide Short Information  Guide: Joyce Byrne
Country: Ireland
Languages: English Airport Transfer: YES Hotel Reservation: NO Translation Service: NO Additional services of this guide:Guide Hikes / Walks, sight seeing, history, botany
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