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Connemara on a "Budget" - short duration
budget self-guided bicycling tour in Ireland

This is a great short break within easy reach of Galway City. For you a chance to explore the magnificent scenery and sights of Connemara, whilst not breaking the bank. The start and finish is at K2 (the Killary Centre), Leenane - reachable by bus from Galway City or Westport, and apart from Sat & Sun you can start any day of the week.     Discover the unique beauty of Killary Harbour, the bustling atmosphere of the market town of Clifden, the picturesque village of Roundstone, as well as the many attractions along the way, which is mainly along the West of Ireland coast.
    We provide route notes and maps, pannier bags for your luggage, so you are free to enjoy the magnificent countryside and still be fit enough in the evenings to share a pint and the craic in the pubs at night (perhaps even listening to some traditional Irish music).

 
 

Connemara on a "Budget" - budget bicycling tour

DURATION: 5 days (4 nights)
LEVEL: easy, occasional hill
Tour DATES: starting daily (except Sat + Sun) April - Sept
GROUP SIZE: individuals
ACCOMMODATION: K2 - The Killary Centre & hostels
BICYCLE: touring bicycles, pannier bags & equipment
MEALS: 2 breakfasts
MISCELLANEOUS: route notes and maps

PRICE 2006: € 195pp ($234)

 

All prices are in Euro, per person sharing.
Quoted US $ prices subject to exchange rates. Rates as at December 2005

 

Guinness

enjoy a pint      
Daily itinerary:
Day 1
Arrive at K2 with the public bus. Warm welcome and chance to settle in. You will be given your route pack and general information to study overnight. If there is time we will allocate bikes and equipment. Dinner not included (possibility to buy dinner at K2, or alternatively in Leenane village.
Day 2
Cycle via Letterfrack to Clifden (45km - with longer options possible). You are passing Kylmore Abbey, the fairypalace of West Ireland. Stay the night in hostel. Clifden is often labelled the "metropole" of Connemara. It is a lively, colourful town, with pubs where youo may find traditional Irish music being played.
Day 3
Cycle via Roundstone, a scenic fishing village, made famous through the works of many painters attracted by its picturesque harbour and wonderful outlook across a deep inlet of the Atlantic to the everchanging peaks of the The Twelve Bens. Stay the night in hostel in Ben Lettery (near Ballynahinch), there are no restaurants nearby and it will be best for you to make use of the kitchen there. (34km)
Day 4
Depart after breakfast to cycle back to Killary, passing through the magnificent Lough Inagh Valley (27 miles, 40 km), from where you have to option to walk up to the pilgrim's place of St. Patrick's Well. Stay the night again in K2 - The Killary Centre.
Day 5
Breakfast, farewell and departure!


For a more detailled programme, list of suggested equipment or any questions contact tours@killary.com

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Leenane, Connemara, Co. Galway,
Ireland