Historical Walking Tours in Valentia and the Skellig Region
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3 giờ
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You will walk from the Car Park to the top and Bray Head and discover the history of this part of Valentia from the neolithic period to modern time. All with amazing view of the Skelligs, the Atlantic, Portmagee, and the entrance to Valentia Harbour. The walk starts in the carpark, looking onto Foilhomurrun Bay. This is where the first transatlantic cable came ashore and is also the site of a Cromwellian fort. After this you will follow the track up Bray head. Along the way you will see standing stones, ancient field enclosures, the unique ruins of Crompeol village, monastic huts with stone carvings, and finally the signal tower from the Napoleonic period. A walk through thousands of years of history in some of the most beautiful landscape in Ireland. The tour will be given by a local historian experienced in historical walks around Valentia and South Kerry, making it a unique tour.
Thông tin khác
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Some steep walking necessary
Bring rain gear and good shoes or boots
Cần Quan Tâm
Bray Head
We will travel back in time as we walk up Bray Head and see standing stones, visit the ruined Gaelic village of Crompeol, visit the monastic huts, and look for the elaborate carvings. All while looking towards the Skelligs and over the beautiful landscape of this part of Kerry. We will also see Foilhommerum bay where the transatlantic cable first reached Valentia and Cromwell Fort, built in the 1650s.
Tùy chọn
Historical Walking Tours in Valentia and the Skellig Region
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Guide
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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2 đánh giá
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Rings of Kerry
christine b,17 thg 8, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Our guide Eion was a pleasure. So very flexible with our schedule & knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend
Great history, great company, great weather!
erer2323,12 thg 6, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Great walk with Eoin last weekend on Drung Hill. Eoin is very knowledgable on his subject, and just as importantly, great company during a walk. Would highly recommend to those interested in history and the great outdoors.
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