3 Heritage Walks

Walking in the heart of Connemara

bofin_promo Walking on the Eastquarter on InishbofinWhat's On is delighted to be working with archaeologist, author, broadcaster and adventurer Michael Gibbons to bring you these 3 fantastic heritage walks.

2 and half mile wide, by 5 miles long, discover the magnificent and magical island of Inishbofin. Ascend the heights of the majestic Diamond Hill with its panoramic 360 views from the summit. Journey back in time and visit Marconi's oringinal radio telegraph station, explore the landing site of the first transatlantic flight by John Alcock and Arthur Brown, and discover a 5,000 old walkway all within a couple of hundred meters of eachother on the Roundstone Bog Walk!

diamond_promo View of Diamond Hill from DerryinverWe are beginning with 3 walks initially, and we intend to add more as the season continues. We will also be adding some exclusive private tours, academic field trips and other walks outside of Connemara in due course - stay in touch, or should we say, follow with us on Twitter.

Each of these walk has been designed with the casual walker in mind. Michael brings a wealth of experience to these walks to make them fun, facinating and entertaining, not to mention educational!

roundstone_promo Small Lake on the Roundstone Bog

See what other have said about Michael, read their testimonials here.

If you have any questions prior to booking any of these walks please do not hesitate to contact us, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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See you out there - the team at Connemara Walks!

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Michael's knowledge of Ireland's highlands and islands has been gained by over thirty years of exploring its multi-faceted landscapes on foot, by boat and from the air. This experience has given him the ability to put together the most interesting walking and cultural itineraries that Ireland has to offer. Michael Gibbons, a native of Connemara, is one of Ireland's leading field archaeologists, a writer, broadcaster and mountaineer.

Michael is a former director of local and national archaeological survey programmes. Other work has involved research on the pilgrimage tradition in Ireland. He spent three seasons as a field director surveying and excavating the summit of Croagh Patrick in County Mayo, climbing 2,510 feet to work every morning!

Heritage Walk: Diamond Hill Trek

Heritage Walk: Inishbofin Island Walk

Heritage Walk: Roundstone Bog / Marconi Walk

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