Join our small group hiking the Maumturk and Twelve Bens mountains of Connemara this May bank holiday weekend.
The Inagh Valley in Connemara is a wonderful spot for hiking, with the Maumturk mountains to one side and the Twelve Bens to the other. Beautiful Lough Inagh dominates the valley between these quartzite ranges. The Western Way traces its way along the valley floor on its way to Killary fjord and Leenane village to the north.
Maumturk mountains of Connemara
Friday, Apr 29, 2016 : Guests should arrive at our B&B around 7 pm, for dinner together at 8 pm.
Saturday, Apr 30, 2016 : Maumturks and Máméan pilgrimage site. We will be walking for 5 – 6 hours, with a total ascent of approx 800m. Level : Moderate / tough.
Sunday, May 1, 2016 : The Western Way and Killary Fjord. We will be walking for 6 – 7 hours, with a total ascent of 300m. Level : Easy.
Monday, May 2, 2016 : Derryclare and Bencorr in the Twelve Bens. We will be walking for 6 – 7 hours, with a total ascent of 900m. Level : Moderate / tough.
Please note that walking times are approximate and depend on the level of the group. Our route on Monday may be altered in function of the ability of the group, as will have been gauged on Saturday.
Price :
Euro 325 pps.
This package includes the following –
3 nights B&B accommodation in shared rooms
3 evening dinners in hotel (3 course meals, plus tea/coffee)
3 packed lunches
3 days guided hill walking
This package does not include the following –
Getting to Inagh valley.
Beverages and other miscellaneous spend.
What you need to bring :
Good waterproof ankle-protecting hiking boots.
Hiking wear (including layers, rainproof top and legs).
Sunglasses, sun cream, insect repellent.
Enthusiasm for three days of outdoor fun in the mountains of the West of Ireland.
Please do not bring :
Jeans, ponchos or umbrellas on the walks.
Maumturk and Twelve Ben Mountains of Connemara
The Maumturks culminate at Binn Idir an Dá Log, at 702 m, while across the valley, the Twelve Bens have their highest point at Benbaun (729 m).
Hi Barry,
Are you still in business. your itinerary package looks very interesting.
https://barrysguidedtours.com/maumturks/
Hi Jonathan,
I am very much still in business, thank you. However, I no longer do mountain hiking weekends like this one. Actually, in this particular example, the owners of the lovely B&B I have used for groups in the past have unfortunately retired. I’m now mostly offering week-long hiking trips to overseas visitors here in the West of Ireland and week-long trips to France and Spain for Irish hikers.
All the best, Barry.