Get out there

Poland, April 2011.

Spring 2011 will see us return to the awe inspiring National Parks of Biebrza and Bialowieza, in far eastern Poland.

This is great walking country, with enormous forests and wildlife, such as Deer, Beever, Elk, Eagles, Stork and many other bird species, including Woodpecker, etc.

Life here is at a slow pace, perfect for a walking tour. We walk some 4 to 5 hours a day, eat well and enjoy a drink in Poland's lovely pubs by evening. Then we might go for another stroll after dark, to listen to the great and varied wildlife in the woods.

Our small group will stay in locally owned pensions, where the food is wonderful and the hosts take care of us.

Our local guide is a Polish National Parks employee and total expert on the ecology of the area. He's so good, he even wrote the book on Biebrza National Park.

Dates to be confirmed.

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Cong Lakes Walks, 2010.

Three days of walking in and around the picturesque south Mayo village of Cong.

Cong and Clonbur villages inhabit the narrow isthmus between the great Loughs Mask and Corrib, on the Galway Mayo border.

Two days walking are 'easy' on relatively flat ground through the lovely woods of this special part of the West of Ireland. The third is labelled 'moderate' with a climb to the 417 m summit of Benlevy, offering tremendous views over the two great lakes.

Day One : Arrival, dinner and orientation.

Day Two : Hiking the linear walk between Clonbur and Cong, through the native woodland regeneration project site and on the limestone pavement (a 'mini Burren') landscape at Lough Mask.

Day Three : Hill climb of Benlevy, wedged between the two lakes and offering fabulous views of Mask, Corrib and the higher Connemara and South Mayo mountains in all directions..

Day Four : Low lying walk through woodland and along the shore of Lough Corrib. Departure.

Accommodation is in a choice of a local and rural Bed and Breakfast, or hostel, with full board. The hostel and B&B are literally straight across from eachother. Packed lunches will be provided for each day out in the wonderful countryside.

Dates :

April 30 thru May 3, 2010.

June 10 thru June 13, 2010.

July 30 thru August 2, 2010 (Bank Holiday Weekend)

August 9 thru August 12, 2010.

September 23 thru September 26, 2010.

October 14 thru October 17, 2010.

Prices :

B&B - Euro 260 pps.

B&B - Euro 290 single supplement.

Hostel shared dorm - Euro 230 pps.

Please register your interest and request further information .