Daily Itinerary
Daily Itinerary
Our package holiday runs from Sunday thru Saturday.
Sunday: Arrival
Our van will be at Dublin Airport in the morning for transfer to our home in Wexford. If your flight arrives later in the day we will make arrangements for you to get the Wexford Airport Shuttle which makes a stop in Ferns, just 2 km from our home where we will collect you.
Getting bikes fitted and ready for Monday morning!
Welcome Dinner
Monday:
Bike coastal route starting in Courtown and finishing in Castlebridge. You will cycle along the Coast road taking in the villages of Kilmuckridge, Blackwater, and Curracloe.
As you leave the village of Courtown, Mark will direct you to the ruins of what was once a small church. St. Patrick said mass at this little chapel before leaving for France. Also, a short distance from the chapel is a pre-Christian man made moate (a large circular mound that can be seen from a fair distance.
The coast road has a number of thatched houses and runs along some the most beautiful beaches in Europe. The opening scenes of the movie Saving Private Ryan were filmed on Curracloe Beach.
A visit to the Raven Nature Reserve and the Wexford Wildfowl Reserve which cover the slob lands adjacent to Wexford harbour are of international importance as havens for migratory birds. The dunes of the Raven Nature Reserve are rich in wild flowers, including several rarities, such as the sub species of Round-leaved Wintergreen, which is found only in Ireland on this site. Both of these Wildlife Reserves are part of the National Park Service.
Tuesday:
walking a 15 - 20 km section of the Wicklow Way
Wednesday:
Cycle from Ferns through the picturesque villages of Ballycarney, Ballindaggin, Kiltealy (home place of Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns), Killedmond, Mt. Leinster, and then down into the village of Bunclody. For those who wish to add on extra kilometres we will supply you with additional routes that in the region. Kiltealy is a beautiful village and the perfect place to stop at the local pub for a bite to eat before heading into the Mt. Leinster section of our trip!
Thursday:
walking a 15 - 20 km section of the Leinster way
Friday:
Cycle the Hook Peninsula and really rack up the mileage! We start our day at Johnstown Castle just south of Wexford town. Visit the Irish Agricultural Museum with an excellent exhibit of the Irish Famine. From Johnstown Castle you will cycle to Kilmore Quay, a working fishing village. Kilmore Quay has the largest collection of thatched houses than any other village in Ireland. Leaving Kilmore Quay we head for Duncormick, Carrick on Bannow and Wellingtonbridge. The route takes us along the main road for a few kilometres; we turn off and make our way to Tintern Abbey. Cycling to the village of Fethard on Sea we start making our way down the peninsula to the Hook Lighthouse which is the oldest operating lighthouse in Europe. For the eager cyclist who wants to put on more miles we recommend a route from the Hook Lighthouse to Duncannon and then on to New Ross.
Saturday:
Tour Ferns Castle and 1798 museum Enniscorthy. After our morning activities you will have the option of transferring to Dublin City Centre or to one of the airport hotels. If you have any questions or would like help making arrangements please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Pricing
- Bed and Breakfast rates are 35 euro per person sharing year round.
- Single rate is 45 euro.
- We also offer a discounted rate for multiple night stays.
