Spring into summer with a good resolution: stay fit and have fun.
Now in its fourth year! Come to Westport for a weekend of fun, combining healthy outdoor pursuits, with a couple of really good hill walks in Connemara and Mayo.
Choice of accommodation from B&B’s to 4 star hotel or self-catering.
Date: Friday April 6 – Monday April 9th
Listed below are three options that are available. Please choose one that best suits your requirements.
Option 1: B&B
- 3 nights Bed & Breakfast
- 2 days guided walks - grade: moderate - hard
- Packed lunches on walking days
- Transport to and from walks
- Transport to town in the evening but you will have to make your own arrangements for coming back. Taxis are readily available and the fare is €7 or €8 approx.
- Professional Insured guides
- Price: €175.00 per person
- No single supplement.
Option 2: Hotel
Please visit www.destinationwestport.com for a full list of hotels and self catering units that are available in Westport.
Option 3: Walk only
Make your own accommodation arrangements.
€35.00 per day or €60.00 for both days, payable in advance to reserve your place on the bus.
Price includes transport & guide.
Itinerary:
Friday 6th April: Check into accommodation
Saturday 7th April:
Start time: 9.30am
Northern Bens in Connemara: A nice horseshoe walk to start - the hike takes in Knockbrack, Ben Bhreac and Binn Bhan and will take between 4-5 hours to complete
Total height gain: 650 metres
Sunday 8th April
Start time: 09.30am
Croughaun Mountain, Achill Island. We start from the beach at Keem and make our way uphill to the lookout tower at Moyteoge Head. Following the cliff trail towards Achill Head before descending to the saddle and climb to the summit of Croughaun. The hike finishes at Lough Accorymore.
This walk may be done in reverse depending on the wind direction.
Walk Details: Ascent 750 m, Time 5 hours.
Please note that the itinerary can be changed or altered at the discretion of the guides.
NB: All walkers require proper walking boots with ankle support, fleece, hat, gloves, rainwear, rain protected rucksack and a supply of water and food.
A €50.00 per person deposit (by crossed cheque made payable to Croagh Patrick Walking Tours and posted to the address below) is required to secure your place on this weekend.
To secure your place on this walk on a date of your choice, go to the Booking Form here.
