Ireland Walking Blog

I have a passion for walking and love a good trek, be it up a mountain or along a quiet sandy beach. I just find it so relaxing and therapeutic and it just leaves me so energised. I’m so lucky to have a beautiful sandy beach on my door-step and some really great walking routes close to my home.

This got me thinking, wouldn’t it be great to get away for a few days and do a bit of walking into the bargain? I thought it would be a great adventure for me and the family. When I was younger, I can remember my dad saying on the spur of the moment, “right kids, gather up a few things we are heading off for a couple of days”. The excitement we used to feel was immense and I really wanted my kids to experience that feeling. So on the spur of the moment; I decided to book a few nights away in a B&B that specialised in walking breaks.

Well, what a time we had! Mary, the owner of our bed and breakfast couldn’t have been more helpful. When we arrived at her B&B we were welcomed in like old family friends and served tea and delicious home-made scones. Our rooms were luxury itself, warm, cosy and spotless and the breakfast was second to none. As an avid walker herself and her knowledge of local walking routes that best suited my family, Mary kindly planned our walking itinerary and even sent us off with a packed lunch! The scenery was truly breathtaking and the kids had a ball, we laughed so much and we all really bonded. We helped and spurred each other on over the some of the more challenging elements of the walks, laughing when my youngest got her Wellington stuck in a style. On our return to Mary’s we were able to store all our out-door clothing in a storage-facility Mary had especially adapted for her walking guests. Brilliant!!

When our two wonderfully relaxing and carefree days came to an end, we promised our lovely host that we would definitely return – have you ever noticed when you’ve had a great holiday you always promise to go back? Well this time we definitely will! I can safely say we had the best couple of days away and I realised that we do not enjoy and appreciate the beautiful and stunning countryside that is available to us all. I would definitely recommend staying in a bed and breakfast. The welcome and hospitality we received will stay with me forever.

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