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Challenging Connemara  

Self-guided biking tour in Ireland for experienced cyclists

This is wonderful tour for independent travelers, who wish for a cycling tour in Ireland with more challenging distances each day. The tour is for the more advanced and experienced cyclists wanting to enjoy the Irish country side on least traveled road. There are still several choices you can decide upon, and shorter options should you decide on a restful day. We provide well-chosen pre-booked accommodation as well as bikes and any equipment that is needed. The luggage is transferred each day in order to lighten the load. A full itinerary, maps, and suggested options are also part of this attractive package. Destinations visited include Delphi Valley, Croagh Patrick (the Holy Mountain), Lough Nafooey and the Connemara National Park. You will also visit charming towns such as Westport and Cong.
     As with all our Connemara tours, you have the opportunity to upgrade to a Cannondale hybrid bicycle.

 
 

Challenging Connemara - self-guided cycling tour

DURATION: 8 days (7 nights)
LEVEL: challenging
TOUR DATES: any date (April - Sept)
GROUP SIZE: individuals
ACCOMMODATION: guesthouses & selected B&Bs
BICYCLE: touring bicycles, or upgrade to Cannondale hybrid bicycle
should you wish to bring your own bicycle we will allow a discount
MEALS: 1 dinners, 7 Irish breakfasts
TRANSFERS: luggage transfers
MISCELLANEOUS: detailed route notes and maps

PRICE 2006:  € 624pp ($788) - 
Single supplement:  € 195pp ($246)
Bring a group of 8 and pay for only 7!

 

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




Lough Nafooey      
Daily itinerary:
Day 1
Arrive in the village of Leenane (we can help arranging transfers). You will be given your route pack and general information. If there is time we will allocate bikes and equipment.  
Day 2
The first day is to Westport, via Aasleagh Falls, Delphi Valley and Doo Lough, Louisburgh and along Clew Bay (or for longer option via back of Croagh Patrick) (34 miles= 55 km with longer option). 
Day 3
Stay another night in Westport - for your cycling itinerary a loop towards the north into Co. Mayo - Newport, Mulranny option of cycling around the wild Coraun Peninsula, which on the south side will give you amazing views across Clew Bay from the other side - return to Westport via Newport (approx 62 miles). Or explore Westport, climb Croagh Patrick, the "Holy Mountain" of Ireland, visit Westport House. Lunch and dinner at participants choice (not included).
Day 4
Depart after breakfast via Aghagower, into the mountains down to Toormakeady, Lough Mask, Finny and Clonbur to Cong (44 miles = 66kms). A good long cycle through a variety of scenery. You will stop et a pub along the way to buy your own lunch. Stay the night in B&B, again dinner at your own choice in restaurant.
Day 5
Continue your cycle further south along the shores of Lough Corrib to Maam, across a small mountain pass to Maam Cross, and further south to Screeb, over a stretch of wonderful bog road (across from which you have the most magnificent views of the Twelve Bens to Cashel. Stay the night in B&B, where the landlady will cook for you. (approx 46miles)
Day 6
Depart after breakfast to cycle back to Leenane. You have the option of a loop around Roundstone, Ballyconneely, back over another bog road to Ballynahinch and via the Lough Inagh Valley (52miles). Lunch along the way at your own choice. Stay the next two nights in guesthouse / dinners are not included.
Day 7
A lot to see on this day as you pass Kylemore Abbey, the Connemara National Park in Letterfrack, Renvyle Castle, Tully Cross, Lettergesh and back to Killary Lodge (22 miles=35kms). Longer option turn further south to incorporate a cycle around Cleggan and Streamstown Bay (approx 52miles).
Day 8
Breakfast and depart.


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

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Leenane, Connemara, Co. Galway,
Ireland