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The Long Way
Round 23

Why go in a straight line when you can perambulate at leisure?
This trip explores Ireland’s jagged, scenic and spectacular edges;
a captivating loop that takes in the whole island.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
14 DAYS
244 km 1300KM /
Giant’s Causeway 807 MILES
One of the natural
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3
wonders of the world #
GREAT FOR...
600 km HBJ
! Belfast
Westport
Photogenic Georgian
town with a musical BEST TIME TO GO
reputation You’ll have the best
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# weather (and crowds)
6
in June and August,
l L ! but September is ideal.
Dublin
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9
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Doolin I PHOTO
Killahoey Beach from
the top of Horn Head.
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Ring of # # 14 BEST TWO
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Kerry K DAYS
Inishmór 1300 km Stops 7 to 9 allow you
Wind-lashed,
cliff-protected World Ardmore to experience the very
Heritage island Secluded seaside best of the wild west,
village with ancient
740 km Christian ruins including a day trip to
the Aran Islands.
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