The
Mayo Tour is like stepping back 20 years in time to an Ireland
before the Celtic Tiger!. It is the quietest of our routes in
terms of traffic and offers up a wild windswept landscape full
of changing light. You will get to visit the largest Stone Age
site in Europe, an ancient cattle field system and also spend
your rest day on Achill Island with its wonderful mountains and
white sandy beaches as well as its breathtaking cliff walks.
This is also the country of Grainnuiale, a famous female pirate
in the 16th Century whose ships attacked fleets all along the
coastline and we visit one of her fortress houses. Finally we
stop at a wonderful early Christian monastic site situated in
a most peaceful setting, before heading back to Westport and
the less mystical real world. Round trip to and from Westport.
The guided tour includes: 7
nights accommodation in small hotels and guesthouses with ensuite
facilities. Breakfast, 1 evening meal, bike rental, expert guide,
luggage transfer, maps and all necessary equipment.
Tours depart
August 9, 2008