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Follow the Spanish Armada Trail
Business Contact Details
Seatrails, Innovation Centre, Sligo IT, Ash Lane, Co Sligo
GPS 54.40181604965681, -8.564225043554643
Tel +353 (0)87 2405071
Email
Web
Business Contact Auriel Robinson
Experience Description
A guided walk (approx. 2½ hours, led by a Maritime Archaeologist) of ancient
archaeology, fossils and rare orchids in gorgeous sand dunes, with tales of the
Spanish Armada. Lunch at a restaurant with locally sourced food, followed by
horse-riding (approx. 2½ hours) along a sandy beach.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price €110.00 per person (20% off for groups – €88pp);
max group size 15, min 4.
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates Yes
FIT Rate No
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group bookings/rates contact
Auriel Robinson
Email As above
Tel As Above
Opening Details
April-September (peak), off peak – until end of October based on 10
minimum number in off-peak, 7 days, weather permitting. Duration of
experience; 6 hours/full day.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available at the beach near the start of walk.Walkers can be
dropped off at start point. There is some parking at Mullaghmore Harbour but
no coach parking at the stables. Small coach only. Experience is not absolutely
necessary for riding. Beginners are accepted. Some fitness is required.Would
not suit under 8 years.
Public Transport
Accommodation Hub
Nearest Large Town: Sligo Town (25 min). Mullaghmore (20 min)
Other Experiences Nearby
Mullaghmore Beach and Pier Walk (30mins/36kms) – you’ll enjoy
excellent views of Slieve League, Benbulben and Benwiskin. Lissadell
House: Visitor reception centre at Lissadell (21mins/15kms) with tea rooms,
shop and exhibitions. Inishmurray Island Trips. Experience the romance and
mystery of Inishmurray Island just 7km off the coast of Sligo.
Catch & Cook Experience
Business Contact Details
An Choill, Dingle, Co Kerry
GPS Lat 52.141172488682344, Long -10.281186101320827
Tel +353(0) 86 8723521
Email
Web
Business Contact Muireann Nic Giolla Ruaidh
Experience Description
Jump on board a fishing boat, head out into Dingle Bay, drop your line, reel
in a fish. Return to the school for scones and tea before beginning a fish skills
class. Prepare, cook and enjoy a hard earned meal. Duration: ½ day
Pricing
Standard Retail Price 2016 €85 per person.
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes Max. group size 10 (private classes minimum
8)
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Booking Contact
As above
Opening Details
Open for scheduled classes and private bookings which can take place 7 days
per week. Scheduled from April to September, available for private bookings
also during these months only. Sea conditions dependent. (All private
bookings are subject to availability of school on dates).
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
4-5 bays for coaches. No children under 8 years of age. All children under 12
must be accompanied by an adult. No wheelchair accessible work stations for
hands on classes because there are 5 steps in room. Clothing requirements:
comfortable closed in shoes for hands on cookery classes. Suitable clothing
for boat or foraging trips. Refreshments are provided for most classes. Closest
shop is 1km.
Public Transport
Nearest Airport
Kerry Airport 50mins
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Dingle Town
Other Experiences Nearby
Dingle Distillery – 0.75km
Dingle Bay Charters (Eco Tours & Boat Trips) – 0.5km
Oceanworld (The Dingle Aquarium) – 0.5km
The Blasket Interpretative Centre – 21km
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