Travel: Follow Puffins & Saint Patrick on the Emerald Isle

A puffin on Ireland's Rathlin Island
A puffin on Ireland’s Rathlin Island

Follow Puffins & Saint Patrick on the Emerald Isle

On the rugged coast of Northern Ireland and the wild headlands of Donegal, Wilderness Ireland‘s 6-night Hiking the Causeway Coastal Route & Donegal trip (July 20, 2019; €1,710) mixes some of the world’s most well-known landscapes with off-the-beaten-path hiking destinations, such as the geological phenomenon that is the Giant’s Causeway – known for its mythical legend of the giant Finn McCool. Later, arrive by boat at Rathlin Island, a haven for a puffin colony, then travel west to hike the little-known Slieve League Cliffs, some of the tallest sea cliffs in Europe. Hikers who prefer more remote routes can follow the gentle trails that Saint Patrick once walked on the 6-night Hiking the Mountains of Connemara and Mayo itinerary (Aug 31, 2019; €1,710), which begins along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way before stopping at Connemara National Park. Once there, guests will hike paths that weave between the Twelve Bens mountain range, climb the highest mountain in Connacht, and search for dolphins along the shoreline before unwinding at a fishing village with a local brew. Travelers looking for a taste of authentic Ireland will enjoy strolling the wild, eerie grounds of Glenveagh Castle on Wilderness Ireland’s 6-night Bike Tour-Donegal From Cliffs to Coast (Aug 3, 2019; €1,995), where they can also learn how local Donegal artisans weave custom tweed suits, and cycle some of the best cycling routes in Northwest Ireland – including the beautiful waterfront trails of Glenveagh National Park.

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