Burren Weekend Walking Breaks. In association with the Wild Honey Inn, Lisdoonvarna.

THE WEEKEND
Exquisite food and accommodation at the multi-award winning Wild Honey Inn, Lisdoonvarna www.wildhoneyinn.com combined with walks on both Saturday and Sunday led by author/guide Tony Kirby – all in  the majestic, rocky Burren at the peak of the wildflower season in May. Weekend commencing Friday 11th of May. Two nights bed and breakfast, one evening meal, two packed lunches, two days guided walks and transport transfer to/from walks each day. 199 euros  per person sharing.

THE INN
Built in 1890 and restored and modernised in 2009, Wild Honey Inn displays a blissful juxtaposition of antiquity and modernity. Open log fires, a walled bio diverse garden and fourteen cosy en-suite bedrooms all with views of the surrounding countryside. Wild Honey Inn has everything for the discerning traveller combined with the intimacy, charm and service of a family run Inn.

DINING
Chef proprietor Aidan’s cooking is informed by living on the rugged West Coast of Ireland, where there is an abundance of local produce from land and sea. Guests can enjoy fresh seasonal, organic and local produce prepared passionately and skilfully to enhance the overall experience.

THE WALKS
Saturday’s walk is about 15 kilometres in length and follows a green road (ancient cattle highway) with outstanding views of Galway Bay, the Aran Islands, Connemara and the majestic, rocky Burren itself. Most of the walk is along level gradient. Highlights include the region’s famous Arctic-Alpine-Mediterranean mélange of wildflowers, limestone pavement and archaeological sites.
The walk on Sunday takes place in the Burren National Park, an area of remarkable natural beauty. The walk features the modest climb of the dramatically buckled Mullaghmore hill (200m). Other highlights of the Sunday outing include turloughs (seasonal lakes), flower-rich grasslands, limestone pavement and prehistoric tombs.

PLEASE BRING
Please bring walking boots with ankle support, waterproofs and rucksack.