This Tour combines a 4 day cycling package with a 3 day multi activity package at Carlingford adventure centre.
The first 4 days are spent cycling through the Boyne Valley and then along the coast to Carlingford.There is one day spent cycling in the Cooley mountains.
The next three days we have arranged a selection of water based and land based activities at the Carlingford Adventure Centre There is s great selection of activities you get to choose which ones you want to try. We have also included a one day guided hike in the Cooley mountains.
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Tour Details
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7
days (Saturday - Friday)
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Cost
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€890 per person sharing
€110 single supplement
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Included
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7 nights in B&B Accommodation with full Irish breakfast.
Daily Luggage transfers for Biking Itinerary
Detailed route descriptions for each days cycle together with maps.
Free phone number and after hours number in case of breakdowns.
All activities at Carlingford adventure Centre
Full days guided hike of Cooley Mountains with packed lunch.
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Accomodations
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7 nights in B&B Accommodation with full Irish breakfast |
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Arrive Drogheda, overnight stay in Drogheda
When you arrive at your accommodation your bikes and information pack will be waiting for you. Included in your pack is a detailed route description for each days cycle with a road map. You will also be given information on each area you are going to visit together with places of interest to visit. Included in you information pack is all or contact details.Office Phone Numbers, Freephone number in case of breakdowns and after-hours numbers.
On your day of arrival our representative will contact you to ensure that you have received all your information and that bikes and equipment are correct.
If you arrive early there is plenty to do and see in this historical Town.
There are guided walks of the Town.
You can cycle the Boyne valley and visit its many historical sites.
Our Representative will be happy to explain the area and recommend places to visit.
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Cycle along the Coast to Blackrock, with an overnight stay in Blackrock.
The Days Route:
Todays cycle is relatively flat following the coast Northwards.
This is a wonderful cycle along the East Coast.
Leaving Drogheda you take the coast road along the Boyne Estuary passing Bellieu House and Gardens. It is an 8 km cycle to Termonfeckon a picturesque village. A further 8 km you reach the fishing village of Clogherhead. This is still the main fishing port of the north east and a popular fishing spot for sea anglers.
The cycle continues along the coast for a further 15km to Annagassan and on to Castlebellingham. From Castlebellingham we travel north to the seaside village of Blackrock.
Total distance:
Total distance is 45 km approx.
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Cycle from Blackrock to Carlingford, with an overnight stay in Carlingford.
The Days Route:
This is a great cycle North through the County Town of Dundalk and along the Cooley Peninsula.
The First part of the cycle takes you into the town of Dundalk. Dundalk is the administrative town of county Louth.
You can take time out to explore its many shopping streets and visitor attractions. From Dundalk we again take the coastal road along the Cooley Peninsula. This is a wonderful cycle with the Irish Sea on one side and the foot of the Cooley Mountains on the other side.
After 20km you reach the mouth of Carlinford Lough.
You then cycle along the shore of Carlinford Lough into the Medieval town of Carlingford
Total distance:
The Cycle is between 30 to 45 km depending on the route you take.
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Morning Cycle around Carlingford Lough
The Days Route:
We have mapped out a short circular route around Carlingford if you wish to cycle before your afternoon activities at the adventure centre. If you do not wish to cycle we can recommend a walking tour of Carlingford. Alternatively you can explore Carlingford on foot.
Carlingford is a beautiful Village with its many craft shops and historical buildings. It is very small so everything is just a short walk away. There are many places of interest to visit such as King Johns Castle, Ghan House,The Tholsel and Dominican friary. Information on all these places is included in you pack.
As regards to food Carlingford has many great restaurants to suit all tastes.
Resteraunts such as the “Kingfisher” and the “Oyster Catcher” have excellent fish menus.
In the afternoon you visit Carlingford Adventure Centre.Here you have a choice of land based activities such as Rock Climbing or Abseiling
Total Distance :
Approx. 15 km
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All day Guided Hike of Cooley Mountains including packed lunch.
The Days Route:
The days route will take you on an all day hike around the Cookey Mounatins.
The Cooley Mountains must be one of the most understated scenic places in Ireland. It is here that the Brown Bull of Cooley was hidden from Queen Medh and her army. Cuchulainn fought her armies to protect the Brown Bull.
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Multi Activity Adventure
In the morning there will be a choice of water based adventures such as, Kayaking, Canoeing and Sailing. Then come the afternoon we will switch land based activities with choices from High Ropes. Challenge Course, Archery and Rock Climbing.
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On day seven we have mapped out two different cycling routes.
The Days Route:
There is an option of 2 routes for you to take:
Route1:
This is a challenging circular route that takes you into the heart of the Cooley Mountains .
This route takes you inland up the Cooley Mountains. There is a steep climb for approx. 10km up to the point known as the “Long Woman’s Grave”
We then descend for approx. 8 km.
From Here there is a steed climb up to Flagstaff Viewing Point.
At Flagstaff there are spectacular views of both Carlingford Lough and The Mountains of Mourne which are on the opposite side of Carlingford Lough. From Here we descend to Omeath a town which is right on the boarder between North of Ireland and South of Ireland. From Omeath we then cycle along the coast back to Carlingford.
Route 2:
This route brings you through the spectacular views to be enjoyed from the Cooley Mountains. This cycle has less climbs than route 1 and is also shorter.
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