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 Based in Westport town this is a weekend of fun combined with healthy outdoor pursuits to work off the excesses of Christmas with a choice of walks to suit the hardened hiker and the casual stroller. Day 1: Saturday January 1st - High Level Walk Croagh Patrick Ridge walk from East to West. A walk with a difference away from the normal pilgrim path route. This walk begins with the ascent of Crott mountain, followed by Croagh Patrick and finally Ben Goram. Walk Details: Ascent 2700 feet, Time: 5 hours approx. Easy Walk Day 1: Burrishoole Bog Circuit. An 8 mile circuit that takes in the Great Western Greenway, the former railway line that ran between Westport and Achill. Time: 4 hours approx. Height Gain: minimal – suitable for all. Day 2: Sunday January 2nd – High Level Walk. A 30 minute bus ride south to the car park at Aashleagh falls. Ben Gorm and Ben Creggan are todays objectives. The ridge leading into Ben Gorm offers spectacular views of Killary fiord. Height Gain: 2500 feet Time: 5 hours approx. Easy Walk Day 2: Connemara Western way. Beginning in the Inagh Valley our route follows old bog tracks, forest paths and finally an elevated section that also affords fine views of the fiord. Distance: 10 miles Time: 5 hours approx. Height Gain: 200 feet. Accommodation: Please refer to our range of packages below. On offer are hotels, self-catering and B&B’s. Belclare View B&B: 5k from town centre. 3 nights B&B, 2 pack lunches, 2 days walking to include transport and guide: Price: €175.00 pps. Your accommodation provider will advise you of the pick up time. If you are making your own accommodation arrangements please note that the bus will depart from the Octagon Westport at 10.30 am on Day 1 for both walks and at 9.30 am on Day 2. Price: Transport & Guide only €40.00 per person per day or €70.00 for both days. Advance booking with deposit is required as you will not be able to turn up on the day. To book please send a crossed cheque made payable to Croagh Patrick Walking tours for either €40 or €70. And send to the address below. Please note that we will not take bookings on the day. Equipment: All walkers must be properly kitted out with proper ankle support boots, good quality rain wear, fleece, hat, gloves, rucksack with liner, spare food, hot drinks, camera and walking poles ( optional ). The organisers reserve the right to change, alter or abandon the scheduled itinerary in the event of bad weather or high winds. Gerry Greensmyth, Croagh Patrick Walking Tours, Belclare, Westport, Co Mayo.Ireland. Web: www.walkingguideireland.com E-mail gerry@walkingguideireland.com Tel: 00 353 98 26090 Skype Mobile: 00 353 87 2333 295 Specialists in centre based walking tours - Est 1993 |
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