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      By Dawn Rainbolt, PR Manager
      Published: May 23, 2019 More by Dawn

      This May, we are introducing TWO new hiking trips for 2020 – bringing our total number of hiking trips to 10.

      Wilderness Ireland specialises in bringing the intrepid traveller to Ireland’s wild corners. Instead of following the typical tourist track staying in big hotels, Wilderness trips focus on the stunning but under-appreciated regions of the Emerald Isle, enjoying the local hospitality of family-run businesses and rural communities.

      We have introduced 2 new trips for the 2020 season – and dates have just gone live.

      1. Hiking & Island Hopping - Ireland's West Coast

      Cromwell barracks hiking Inishbofin Island

      The Cromwell barracks on little Inishbofin Island.

      Price: €1,795 | Grading: Green 3 | Next Date: 16th May 2020

      Highlights: 

      • An island-hopping adventure that explores up to 4 islands along the west coast of Ireland
      • Visit Ireland’s famed Wild Atlantic Way in a new light
      • Sail out to the Gaelic-speaking Aran Islands to learn about Irish tradition and heritage 
      • Explore the Cromwellian barracks and wild landscapes of Inisbofin Island
      • Hike across the island stronghold of Ireland’s infamous 16th century Pirate Queen, Grace O’Malley
      • Stand atop the iconic Cliffs of Moher
      • Hike in the shadow Croagh Patrick, known as Ireland’s Holy Mountain
      • Scramble through the craggy Burren National Park, inspiration to JRR Tolkien

      Get the full itinerary here

      2. Hiking - The High Points of Ireland

      Hiking Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest mountain and a perfect hiker’s challenge!

      Price: €1,710 | Grading: Blue 6 | Next Date: 16th May 2020

      Highlights:

      • Summit the highest mountain in 3 of Ireland’s 4 regions: Connacht, Leinster and Munster
      • Climb Ireland’s highest mountain, Carrauntoohil
      • Explore the wilds of 3 of Ireland’s 6 national parks: Wicklow, Connemara & Killarney National Parks
      • Visit the ancient Glendalough monastery
      • Explore the Connemara Gaeltacht 
      • Enjoy picturesque walks around Killarney town and the Lakes of Killarney 
      • Visit three different and distinct regions of Ireland, including Connemara, the Wicklow Mountains and Kerry

      Get the full itinerary here

      Hiking not your preferred trip type? Check out our other 2020 activities

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      Meet the Author: Dawn Rainbolt

      American by birth but European in spirit, Dawn has called the US, Costa Rica, Spain, England, Poland, France and now Ireland home over the years. While she has travelled to more than 30 countries, she has fallen in love with the rich Irish culture and sweeping landscapes of Ireland. Armed with a Masters Degree in Tourism Marketing and a love of writing and photography, she is Wilderness Ireland's Marketing Executive since 2017.

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