Have a Great Easter Weekend Short break
Walking in Kerry for only €189
April Sat 3rd - Mon 5th 2010
County Kerry sits in the South West of Ireland and consists of a series of mountainous peninsulas that extend into the Atlantic Ocean. The shoreline is deeply indented by Dingle Bay, Tralee Bay, and the Kenmare River.
Carrantoohill (3,414 ft/1,041 m), in the mountains known as Macgillycuddy's Reeks, is the highest point in Ireland.
Many well-preserved dolmens, stone forts, round towers, castles, and abbeys still stand here today.
Irish Gaelic is spoken by the inhabitants of the Dingle peninsula and the Blasket Islands.
The people of Kerry are well known for their great hospitality and relaxed approach to life. There are numerous walks in the region to suit anybody’s tastes from short strolls along old Boreens (narrow country lanes) to the challenges of Ireland’s highest peaks. The Killarney national park sits in the heart of County Kerry and within it are the world famous Lakes of Killarney and Muckross House.
Day 1: Travel to Dingle in Co. Kerry
Leave Dublin @ 10am and drive to Dingle in Co. Kerry, We will be stopping on the way down for a short break and a bite to eat. When we reach Dingle and you settle into your accommodation, which is in the heart of Dingle town. We can go for dinner in one of Dingle's fine restaurants, take a look about the town and relax for the rest of the evening. We will be staying the Quayside Guest House in the center of Dingle town.
Day 2: Mount Brandon ( Sliabh Bhreandáin ) and Tom Crean's Pub
After a hearthy breakfast we will travel to Mount Brandon which is situated on the Dingle Peninsula. The hill takes its name from Saint Bredan "The Navigator", who legend suggests climbed to the summit around AD 530 to see The America's before setting sail. The small village of Brandon lies at the foot of the mountain, on the north side. On the way back from Brandon we will drop into the South Pole Inn ( Tom Crean's Pub ) in Annescaul for a refreshing pint. As well as being a delightful, well-run pub, The South Pole Inn is full of fascinating Shackleton and Crean memorabilia.
Day 3: Short Walk on the Dingle Peninsula.
"An Sas"
Dingle is a walkers paradise and is rich in it's selection and variation of walking routes from quite country lanes to wonderful sea shore strolls or mountaineous climbs. Today we will take a shorter walk in the area to Slieveglass and it's wonderful views into the cove called "An Sas" or the trap with a noose. This walk provides some of the finest clifftop views available in Ireland which encircle to surround a 750m wide bay below.
After this walk we will hope back on the bus and make our return trip to Dublin.
About the walks and fitness levels:
The longest walk on this tour is Mt Brandon at 952m will be approx a 4-5 hr walk of a moderate type.
Other walks on the tour would be of an easy to moderate type and can be adapted to suit the ability of the group.
As this is a walking holiday some level of fitness would be required.
The groups can range from 6 to 12 in size with mixed age and fitness usually.
Cost per person sharing for the: €189 Includes.
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