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I will always have wonderful memories of my trip to Ireland. From every point of view it was memorable - our guide was excellent, very kind and always helped with our ‘little problems’; the B&B’s were very well chosen, very comfortable and with welcoming and charming hosts. We enjoyed our evening meals very much both in the local restaurants and also in the B&B’s. The music and dancing in the local pubs made for a very special experience! Now there is only one thing left to do - tell all my friends about your great company! Well done!
Josette, France


Jeder Tag der Wanderwoche war mal wieder ein Höhepunkt! Land und Leute, Essen, Musik und die hervorragende Wanderleitung machten den Urlaub zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis!
Ingrid, Germany


SouthWestWalks Ireland est a recommender pour son sérieux et son organization parfaite. J’en suis enchantée. Tous les B&B’s étaient très propres accueillants et chalereux aussi que la nourriture excellente et diverse. S’il m’était permis de revenir, il est évident que je souhaiterais retrouver le meme guide. Il a été un ‘bon pâtre’ pour son petit troupeau … accommodant, discret et attentfif a l’égard de chacune. J’ai passé un merveilleux séjour rempli de bons souvenirs. Merci encore.
Genevieve, France


De hele dag te voet in de ongeremd mooie natuur; spannend, inspannend en ontspannend. Thuiskomen in
gastvrije B&B’s, aanschuiven aan de avondmaaltijd, plezier in de pub. Dit is nog eens comfortabel afzien!
Duizendmaal dank SWWI, we komen zeker terug!
Frans en Els, Nederland


The documents and maps worked perfectly and the extra tags for the bag transfer seemed a great idea.
Andrew, USA


Accommodation was great. The places were clean, people really friendly, food outstanding.
Ward, USA


Walking through forests and bogs, jumping over little streams - we experienced far more than we ever
dreamed we would. The accommodations were great. They dried us out and prepared us for another day
of fun and laughter again.
Janet, The Netherlands


Lovely walks! It surpassed our expectations. The weather helped as well!
Karen, The Netherlands


The accommodation was very good. The people are very friendly and helpful. They make you feel like
at home. Good showers, tea and coffee. We felt very welcome. Also the luggage transport was
very, very good.
Paulus, The Netherlands


The B&B accommodation facilities provided ample variety of food and catered for our vegetarian diet.
Mary, Malta


Excellente organization. Tout est ok. Le choix des promenades même pour ceux qui ont plus de difficultés … Le choix des B&B’s très bien, bonne situation et endroits bien choisis. La nourriture irlandaise très bonne. Ambience excellente. Je recommande cette organization á tous ceux qui veulent découvrir l’Irlande.
Jacqueline, France


Holiday organisation was very well taken care of. Detailed information much appreciated. Jacoba,
The Netherlands


The organisation was good, all the hostesses knew that we were coming and the luggage was always there.
Margaretha, The Netherlands


The information was complete and easy to understand. All the luggage transfers were perfectly organised.
Marlous, The Netherlands


I am indeed very pleased with the very good standard of the rooms. A standard as good as a 4 or 5 star hotel. To find everything that I would need and no problems in drying my clothes and shoes.
Ingmar, Finland


The walks, views and landscapes were splendid. We never had any pr oblems.
Wilhelmus, The Netherlands


It was good to meet you and the rest of your team at SWW in Tralee on our first day. The walk you organized went very well, with good weather and an interesting time along the route. It was well organized and the B&B’s were great, with some wonderful people who welcomed us. Thank you for organizing the holiday just the way we wanted it.
Dave, Canada


We certainly appreciated all of your help prior to departure, and want to send thanks to you and John for helping us build a personalized trip that gave us memories to last a lifetime. Many, many thanks!
Robin, Canada

 

Press:

For an outdoor adventure, I flew to Dublin and joined up with SouthWestWalks Ireland, a company that has been leading small groups of eager hikers over the glorious, green landscape for some 16 years. Following our trusty guide, Liam Murphy, our international group of eight -- consisting of Irish, Dutch, American and me -- followed some of the famous Wicklow Way that begins on the outskirts of Dublin. On this six-day "ramble" we trekked 12 to 18 km a day gaining elevation of between 600 to 900 metres on trails that crisscross forests, bogs and alpine regions before slipping down into picturesque villages in this area known as the Garden of Ireland. The highlights and challenges were many, including the weather which ever-cheerful Liam described as "soft" -- read "rain." However, even thought the idiosyncratic Irish weather toyed with us, we all thrived on the sights.

You can't visit Ireland without being enchanted by the history. One day we walked into Glendalough where, in the 6th century, St. Kevin founded a monastery. Today visitors stroll remnants of the 10th and 12th centuries -- a superb, round tower, stone churches, and faded Celtic crosses and gravestones, amid tangles of greenery and wild rhododendrons.

Once we explored the monastic site, we headed uphill to Lugduff Mountain. We climbed 1 1/2 hours, past waterfalls and through forest to emerge above the tree line and follow a ridge that looked out upon the ruins and two brilliant blue lakes far, far below. In the hiking world, it doesn't get much better than this.

Judi Lees, Special to The Vancouver Sun

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/travel/Solo+travel+works+best+have+focus/938293/story.html

 

Senior Living Magazine  is a Canadian publication for  50+ Active Lifestyles, with wide distribution in Victoria and Vancouver Island as well as in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. When you reach the site below, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the magazine cover image.

http://www.seniorlivingmag.com/article?articleid=1705

 

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SouthWestWalks Ireland

 

28 The Anchorage, Tralee, Co.Kerry, Ireland
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