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Guided Walk of
Galway and Mayo
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This tour of 5 days relaxed walking takes in up to 8 miles/12 km per day. From
your base in Westport, you will take a different direction each day to ramble
and explore quiet country lanes, bog roads and coastal paths. An ideal break for
those who like their walking without too much effort.
Tour Highlights:
- Westport
- Achill Island
- Ballintubber Abbey
- Killary Harbour
DAY 1 Arrival
Arrival in country house in Westport. Dinner and briefing.
DAY 2 Connemara
After a 50 minute coach transfer to the heart of Connemara, walk the Western Way
for 9 hours through this beautiful landscape. Coach transfer back.
Distance 14.5km/9 miles
DAY 3 Achill Island
Today the coach takes you to Achill Island where your walk passes through the
deserted village at Slievemore and continues by the sea cliffs under Croughan.
Distance 11km/7 miles
DAY 4 Ballintubber Abbey
Following your coach transfer to Ballintubber Abbey and a guided tour of the abbey,
your path is along the 'Tochar Phadraig' for about 10 miles.
Distance 16km/10 miles
DAY 5 Rest Day
Choose from golf, deep-sea fishing or a stroll around the pretty town of Westport.
DAY 6 Croagh Patrick
After a 30 minute coach transfer, visit Ireland's national famine monument and
walk the pilgrim path to the first station on Croagh Patrick. Take the southern
route to pick up the Mayo section of the Western Way back to Westport.
Distance 13km/8 miles
DAY 7 Killary Harbour
Today the coach takes you to Killary Harbour, Ireland's only natural fjord. A
walk through this dramatic scenery finishes in Leenane with a transfer back to
Westport.
Distance 14.5km/9 miles
DAY 8 Departure
Depart for Home.
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What your Guided Walk includes: |
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• 7 nights accommodation based on 2 adults sharing in Irish Tourist Board
approved hotels and guesthouses with ensuite facilities
• 7 Full Irish Breakfasts
• 5 Packed Lunches
• 7 Dinners
• Experienced Guide throughout itinerary
• Luggage Transfers |
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| Category |
| Guided Walk |
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| Accommodation |
| ITB Approved Hotels and Guesthouses
with ensuite facilities |
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| Grade |
| Moderate Walks of 6-12
miles per day. |
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| Duration |
| 7 days |
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| Group Size |
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Approx. 14
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| Your Guide |
| Expert local Guides |
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| Itinerary by Day |
| 1 |
Arrival |
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Connemara |
| 3 |
Achill Island |
| 4 |
Ballintubber Abbey |
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Rest Day |
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Croagh Patrick |
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Killary Harbour |
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Departure |
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| Guest Comments |
"Spectacular
views. Superb holiday. Great walk. A guide second to none."
Country Walking Magazine. |
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| Tour Dates |
| April |
26 |
| May |
17, 24, 31 |
| June |
14, 21, 28 |
| July |
05, 12, 26 |
| Aug |
02, 09, 23 |
| Sep |
12, 20, 27 |
| Oct |
04, 11, 18 |
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