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Connemara Trail  
Self-guided cycling & walking tour in Ireland

This is wonderful tour for independent travellers, you can hike and cycle at your own pace and leisure. Several choices are there to decide from and it will take a route both inland and along the coastal Connemara region. We provide well-chosen pre-booked accommodation as well as bicycles and any equipment that is needed. One day bicycling, one day walking in alternating order will delight guests, who wish to explore the countryside on foot and on bike. You will be dropped to the starting points of the walks and be collected in the evening, all your luggage is transfered each day in order to lighten the load, A full itinerary, maps, and suggested options are also part of this attactive package.
     Destinations visited include Killary Harbour, Croagh Patrick (the Holy Mountain), Lough Nafooey and the Connemara National Park. You will also visit charming towns such as Wesport and Cong. All transport during the programme is provided.

 
 

Connemara Trail - 
Self-guided multisport tour, combining cycling and walking

DURATION: 8 days (7 nights)
LEVEL: easy, some occasional hill
TOUR DATES: any date (April - Oct)
GROUP SIZE: individuals
ACCOMMODATION: Killary Lodge & selected B&Bs
BICYCLE: touring bicycles, or upgrade to Cannondale hybrid bicycle
MEALS: 7 Irish breakfasts
TRANSFERS: luggage transfers, dropouts to walks
MISCELLANEOUS: detailed route notes and maps

PRICE 2006:  € 569pp ($682)
Single supplement:  €195pp ($234)

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

 



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Daily Itinerary:
Day 1
Arrive in Leenane (we can help arranging transfers). You will be given your route pack and general information. If time, we will allocate bikes and equipment. 
Day 2
You will be dropped to the starting point of the Famine Track.  Walk along the shore of Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord, to Leenane (2.5- 4hours). The track bears the name the "Famine Track", because it was built after the Great Famine, as relief scheme for the surviving population. Return to Leenane, choose your own dinner tonight.
Day 3
Depart after breakfast with your bicycle via Aasleagh Waterfalls to Wesport (45km - with longer options). You are passing through a valley between the Sheefry and Partry Mountains. Lunch and dinners at participants choice (not included), stay the night in B&B/guesthouse.
Day 4
Transfer to Murrisk, from where the ascension of Croagh Patrick takes place (climb 750m to the top, allow 5-6 hours). This is still the site of an annual pilgrimage, and whilst you are climbing the often steep and stony track, remember that some pilgrims do it with their bare feet. Return to your B&B, dinner at your own choice (not included).
Day 5
Depart after breakfast via Aghagower, Toormakeady, Lough Mask, Finny and Clonbur to Cong (33 miles = 50kms). A good long cycle through a variety of scenery. You will stop et a pub along tthe way to buy your own lunch. Stay the night in B&B, dinner not included.
Day 6
A day to meander around historical Cong, see the ruin of Cong Abbey, walk in the magnificent gardens of Ashford castle on the shores of Lough Corrib, watch out for the Giant's Grave (a burial chamber made of heavy stone slabs).
Day 7
Depart after breakfast to cycle to Leenane, passing through the Maam Valley (27 miles, 40 km). You cycle through Joyces Country. A fairly straight road although the longer option on this day will be taking you over a variety of passes through the Mountains. Again lunch and dinner at your own choice.
Day 8
Breakfast and depart.


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