Mountain Bike away and Canoe Home
| When: | March 2009 - October 2009 | Duration: | 3 days |
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| Where: | North West Ireland | Activity | Click to View |
| An Approved EcoBreak |
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Mountain Bike away and Canoe Home
at Corralea Activity Centre
Discover the local archaeology (raths, megalithic tombs, giant's grave...) on your bike, then swap your bike for a canoe and paddle home across Lough Macnean, discovering crannog and local heritage on the way.
Led by a local guide/ instructor, all equipment provided.
Accommodation is on the same site, in a natural forest on the shores of Lough Macnean in Corralea Cottages which have been accredited the European Eco-label (Green Flower).
Arrival
Day 1
Friday evening between 6-9pm
Settle in your cottage: cottages are environmentally friendly with solar panels, double glazing, wood stoves, etc...In the cottages and the centre we adhere to energy reduction, recycling and re-use of resources.
Informal briefing on the next day trip: looking at location, maps, outline of itinerary, what to wear, what to bring, etc...
Day 2
Saturday - Breakfast at your own leisure in your self-catering cottage.
10am: Meet your instructor for Day trip.
Allocation of biking and canoeing equipment.
LUNCH bring your packed lunch. Rucksacks/waterproof bags will be provided to transport lunches.
On the trip you will experience cycling along small roads, forest paths, a short walk through the forest to discover relics from 6000 BC. After lunch, you will explore Upper Lough Macnean with its islands, history, legends and its wildlife.
This is a zero carbon footprint package since you cycle away from the centre and canoe back home.
This package is ideally suited for adults who are relatively fit. It can be adapted to suit other groups of people (families, older people).
In the evening you have the option of shopping in the village to prepare your own meal or book in one of the many local restaurants. Local pubs provide regular music entertainment.
Day 3
Sunday - After breakfast, 10am, wash and return all equipment to store. Followed by debrief and evaluation of week-end.
Depart between 11am-12pm.
Cost: £145 per person
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Tel: +44 28 66 386 123
