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Walking Holidays in Ireland Donegal Delights

Walking Holidays in Ireland Donegal Delights Tour Ref: DD Join us in Ireland's most northerly county, Donegal, one of the most unspoilt landscapes in Europe. It's famous for its beautiful scenery, coastline, impressive mountain ranges, glens and lakes and rich reminders of a historic past. This week long tour is based in Donegal town, centrally located for the best walks in the area, and famous for it's 15th century castle, tweeds and traditional music. Routes, with a variety of ground underfoot, are from 6 to 10 miles (9.5 to 16km) each day and take you to Slieve League, among Europe's highest sea-cliffs and into the glorious Glenveagh National Park.
DAY 1	Arrival:19:00 Dinner/welcome briefing with guide at your hotel.
DAY 2	Blue Stack Mountains To ease you into your week's walking, we offer you a gentle walk, around Banagher Hill, to distil the essence of Donegal � glens offering peace and greenness, deserted hills, lakes and rivers. Distance 9.5km/6miles. (can be extended) Ascent: 220m/700ft
DAY 3	Barnesmore Continuing exploration to the east of the Blue Stacks Mountains, you walk by streams and lakes, mainly along forest roads. A descent through Barnesmore Gap is along the former railway line. Distance 13.5km/8.5miles. Ascent: 125m/415ft
DAY 4	Glenveagh National Park You walk, mainly on green/unsurfaced road, through this narrow glen. Your guide will count some of its legends while you walk through and discover waterfalls, old woods, the castle, formal gardens, the island-dotted lake and a visitor centre. Distance: 12km/7.5 miles. Ascent: None
DAY 5	Option Day You can laze around Donegal town, discover the shops and the old fashioned streets. You could also take a gentle stroll around the Bay or hire a bike and discover further afield.
DAY 6	Slieve League After yesterday's rest, delight in a spectacular walk over some of Ireland's finest sea-cliffs. The Atlantic Ocean has carved a variety of shapes and the rocks and vegetation produce a kaleidoscope of colour. The faces are nesting-places for choughs, guillemots, puffins, etc. Distance: 10.5km/6.5miles. Ascent: 535m/1,750ft (The climb to the summits is undertaken only in favourable weather conditions).
DAY 7	By Donegal Bay A leisurely coastal walk from Ballyshannon to Rossnowlagh - two beaches (Wardtown and Belall Strands), sea cliffs, wildlife, Kilbarron Castle - to leave you with a wonderful lasting memories to take home.
DAY 8	Departure:After your final Irish breakfast, final good-bye before making your way to your next destination.
Dates 2008:	Price:	Price Includes:
June 07 July 19 Aug 09	€980 per person sharing, Single room supplement €210	7 nights ensuite accommodation. 7 four-course dinners. 5 packed lunches. 7 full breakfasts. Transfer to and from walks. Luggage transfer. Expert guide throughout.
Tour Highlights: Slieve League - among Europe's highest sea cliffs. Glenveagh National Park - it's gardens, castles and Irish Red Deer. Donegal's history of traditional Irish music. Donegal Town - overlooking Donegal Bay, 15th century castle, pubs and home of Donegal tweed. Optional Boat trip.
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