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Erris Head Guided Walking Tour: Spectacular Seascape Scenery in the Northwest Coast of Mayo
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18 Ratings
Belmullet
As the name implies, Erris Head is a strikingly beautiful headland located on Mayo’s north west coastline. The vista of the ocean is awe-inspiring, the air is unsurpassed in its freshness, and the tales you will hear are brimming with fascination. A remarkable tour is promised.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Glenlara - From the starting point in this remote village, the walk takes you out into the Atlantic Ocean with spectacular seascapes on all sides. We commence the walk by climbing the style that takes you over the sheep proof fence. A short climb gets your heart pumping and fills your lungs with wild Atlantic air. Some of the track is muddy but much of the very wet spots are crossed with a boardwalk. The Stags of Broadhaven can seen in the distance reminding us of the fact that they were formed almost 1.6 billion years ago. There are some great opportunities for fantastic photographs. Don’t worry you will have plenty of time go get the shot that will remind you of a great day out.
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What's Included
- All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
Location
Erris Head Loop Walk
Meet in the Car Park at Glenlara.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Colette_b
Jul 12, 2024
In nature. - Being in the open air with unrestricted views of the ocean, the islands and the beauty that is Erris Head. Our guide was excellent knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Highly recommended. A wonderful experience!
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Brigid_c
Jun 20, 2024
Exactly what I was hoping for! - Wonderful experience! Neal picked up our group of 3 in Belmullet. The drive was full of information on the area. The walk itself is gorgeous and delightfully enhanced by the informative tour. It is a moderate hike with some hills and uneven surfaces. Neal answered all our questions, made us laugh, and stopped for all the photos we wanted. Highly recommend!
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Odyssey665872
Sep 10, 2023
Fun and insightful tour - Erris Head is a gorgeous place to walk and soak in the beauty of Ireland. This was my first time visting Ireland and Neil made sure we saw every part of Erris Head explaining the rich history and culture. Neil is such an amazing person and we enjoyed the walk and talk exchanging culture ( I'm from Mumbai). Neil picked us up from our hotel which was a nice touch and much appreciated. He also gifted us his book on Belmullet. Would visit again for sure. highly recommend Alchemy tours.
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Brendanw684
Sep 6, 2023
Erris loop head - I’ve been to belmullet for the last 35 years so my whole life , never learned so much about the place than I did on the walking tour !!! Honestly it’s one of the highlights of our trip top man top knowledge if you are this end of Ireland book or you’ll miss out
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Maps630650
Jul 19, 2023
Fantastic walk on a beautiful day. - Neal did a great job explaining the history of the area as well as pointing out areas of interest on the walk. Highly recommend.
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Davidwy3374jq
Apr 3, 2023
Amazing Vistas; Fantastic Guide! - We lucked out on two counts -- we had a gorgeous day and a fantastic guide in Neal who shared with us his deep knowledge of the area and kept us entertained with his great stories and Irish wit. This walk along the cliffs is truly spectacular with breathtaking vistas far and wide. This tour is not to be missed. Without a doubt one of the best experiences we've had during our extended family trip to Ireland!
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989rebeccac
Oct 30, 2022
The most beautiful hike in Ireland with Phenomenal Guide. - This looked great, which led us to the NW corner of County Mayo. It ended up being the absolute highlight of our entire trip. Neal is so knowledgeable and passionate about this area and its history. We'd do this over the more publicized areas of W. Ireland any day and will probably go back and do it again. Don't miss it!
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Harry
Oct 2, 2022
Spectacular walk, wonderfully described by Neal! - This part of Mayo is absolutely stunning. The cliffs, the sea views and the hills are spectacular. My wife and I have fallen in love with this unspoilt part of Ireland. We have a tent and by and large would consider ourselves to be quite self sufficient when on holiday, however Neal was able to add so much to our enjoyment of this wonderful place. His walk was perfectly paced for us and he punctuated our journey with stories and explanations that we would never have discovered for ourselves. He is very knowledgeable about the geography and history of this area and he has the ability to explain things in a very entertaining way without it feeling like a school lesson. We could have completed this way-marked loop walk alone, but if we had we would have missed so much. We would heartily recommend this guided tour. It is suitable for people of all ages who are of average fitness. Neal is a very courteous guide who has a great understanding of his subject as well as his audience.
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Ela1982
Jul 31, 2022
Make sure you book Neal Doherty for a tour. - We spent the afternoon exploring Erris Head with Neal Doherty on a guided walk. The area around Belmullet is absolutley wonderful and breathtaking no matter which direction you look.
Neal's love and passion for the land is evident on each step and his tour full of information, from geology to nature, mythology, war, history to current information, you are sure to be "infotained". Don't miss the chance to do this walk with Neal.
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Jennifercor4
Jul 26, 2022
Don’t miss this walk with Neal! - I had such a great time on this walk! The scenery is absolutely breathtaking! Neal was a wonderful guide with so much knowledge about the history along with entertaining stories. Somehow he planned perfect weather too! 😁
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