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.  What your Guided Walk includes: • 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
Category
Guided Walk
Accommodation
ITB Approved Hotels and Guesthouses with ensuite facilities
Grade
Moderate Walks of 6-12 miles per day.
Duration
7 days
Group Size
Approx. 14
Your Guide
Expert local Guides
Itinerary by Day
1 Arrival 2 Connemara 3 Achill Island 4 Ballintubber Abbey 5 Rest Day 6 Croagh Patrick 7 Killary Harbour 8 Departure
Guest Comments
"Spectacular views. Superb holiday. Great walk. A guide second to none." Country Walking Magazine.
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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