The walks are short and leisurely with an emphasis on enjoyment and relaxation, and there are frequent visits to places of literary, cultural and historical interest. You are based in a small village, ideal for exploring the traditional pubs in the evening. Enjoy a lecture on the fascinating flora and history of the Burren. A short walk following the green road from Ballinalacken to marvel at carpets of flowers and wonderful views across Galway Bay. En route visit a Holy Well and Early Christian church.
Lunch is in a traditional pub.
In the afternoon we drive through the eastern part of the Burren with leisurely stops along the way visiting historical sites such as Kilfenora. Here we enjoy a short walk through the ancient medieval part of the city. We continue our journey into Connemara and maybe this is what you imagined Ireland to be like. A rugged and mountainous landscape harbours many Neolithic and Iron Age monuments. A short hike along Killary Harbour at the western extremity of Connemara is followed by a visit to the magnificent Kylemore Abbey and Gardens.