Walking and Hiking in the Mourne Mountains,
Giant's Causeway and Glens of Antrim, Northern Ireland
with Loretto at Outdoor Ireland North
Loretto, a local Blue Badge Guide has
guided in the Mournes for the BBC Programme 'Off The Beaten
Track'
New for 2010
"Granite Men of Mourne" A Tour for organised
Groups, by coach, by bicycle or on foot including the
history of the Silent Valley.
Guided
walks in the Mourne Mountains, Causeway Coast &
Antrim Glens with Local Guide Loretto, a Blue Badge Tourist
Guide & qualified mountain leader
Walks in the Mournes include Slieve
Donard the highest peak in Northern Ireland
Hike Slieve Bearnagh along the route
Loretto guided for Off the Beaten Track, BBC with
Daryl Grimson
Family walks in the Mourne mountains
at a relaxed pace to suit children
Guided
cycling in the scenic rural roads of St Patrick's
country and the Mournes. Learn about the Granite Men of
Mourne on a ride from Spelga to Newcastle.
Walk and Talk; Easy rambles in the
countryside eg a gentle walk in the Silent Valley and
hear about the granite men.
 The
Blue Badge Tourist
Guide is the UK's highest tourist guiding qualification
"If you are looking
for an experience and not just a destination, spend a
day in the Mournes with Loretto." Jenn
Dodds, USA
Our day spent with you in the Mountains
of Mourne was one of the highlights of our holiday. You
were a very attentive and informative guide, ascents somewhat
steep but magnificent panoramic views which were well
worth the effort. Dave &
Eileen, England
We all thoroughly enjoyed the walk
and meeting both yourself and David. Having you both as
our guides for the day made such a huge difference when
we were unfamiliar with the area.
Francesca,
Ireland
Greetings Loretto, from Mayo!
A note to thank you for the most enjoyable weekend we
just spent with you. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in
the Mourne mountains with you. Such fantastic landscape
and all the more enjoyable for having it all explained
by yourself. It was a pleasure and thank you very much.
I do hope to return again some time. Mairead
Next Hike
Sunday 12 September is Slieve Binnian and Blue Lough
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Outdoor Ireland North provides Blue Badge
guided services for walking,
hiking, cycling.
Slow travel is the way to go. Ecoescape
in Northern Ireland.
Loretto offers tailored
guiding services for Corporate and Private Groups
Discover the
wild mountain scenery of Mourne; hike to the top of
Slieve Donard or other peaks in the Mourne Mountains;
cycle through the rolling drumlins or along the coast
of County Down; walk part of the famous Giant's Causeway
For more information
contact Loretto,
your local Blue Badge Guide and walking guide.
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Personalised Itineraries
Blue Badge guiding services available for
Group tours of the Kingdom of Down, Ards Peninsula, St Patricks'
country or the Causeway Coast and Antrim Glens. Special
tour for 2010 "Granite Men of Mourne" You need
to provide your own transport.
Guided gentle walk around the Silent
Valley
Historical and cultural aspects of Irish
life are key elements of the tours and there are many hidden
places to explore
Visits to megalithic sites, Norman castles
and early christian sites are incorporated into the Blue
Badge tours including the Granite men of Mourne.
Coach Tours include guided visits to attractions
and sites of interest and also provide opportunity for short
walks.
Walking
and Hiking trips in the Mourne Mountains, the Giant's
Causeway Coast and Ring of Gullion available at all fitness
levels from challenging hikes over peaks to trails through
the mountains and countryside.
Visit hidden archaeological
sites by bicycle.
Arrange your own transport
and have your itinerary planned by Loretto, a Blue Badge
Guide. Check the event guide
for current information.
Your guide Loretto, a former
lecturer, a Blue Badge Guide and qualified mountain leader
with a Post Graduate Diploma in Outdoor Education, has a
width of experience leading walking groups in the mountains
of Ireland and Europe. Experiencing the outdoors in a fun
and exploratory way is fundamental to each walk.
Outdoor Ireland North is
based at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, in Newcastle,
a coastal resort in the North East of Ireland less than
one hour drive from Belfast.
If you still have energy
at the end of the day, Salsa dance
sessions, Ballroom, Latin and other dance styles can be
organized as a fun activity for groups.
Go to
activity-links.html
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