Arrival to Shannon. Taxi transfer (15km) north to the town of Quin (not included), where you spend your first night. Quin is a lovely village to explore with a 13^th century Gothic church and 15^th century Fransiscan friary.

Quin to O'Callaghan's Mills - Through an area rich in megalithic remains, woodland trails, Cullaunyheedy Bird Sanctuary and a short detour to visit Craggaunowen Bronze Age Settlement. Overnight Broadford (transfer included).

O'Callaghan's Mills to Broadford - Minor country roads, pass Teerovannan 17^th century castle, a climb to 250m for superb views of the Slieve Bernagh mountains and through forestry paths to descend to Broadford. Overnight Broadford

Broadford to Killaloe - Walking along Sarsfield's Ride where 600 Irish soldiers rode in 1690 to ambush guns being delivered to King William in Limerick. Follow The Glen, an ancient cattle route. Excellent views of Moylussa, the highest mountain in Co. Clare.  Overnight Killaloe

Free Day in Killaloe or Feenlea Mountain Circuit - Enjoy this lovely town, a lake cruise to Holy island with a 7^th century round tower. 

Feenlea Circuit climbs to 300m on forest tracks and old bog roads descending through Crag Wood for a lakeside walk to Killaloe. Overnight Killaloe

Killaloe to Garrykennedy - Over the Arra Mountains to the highest point on the route at 462m, pristine blanket bog and superb views descending to a lakeside walk to Garrykennedy, famous for traditional music. Overnight Garrykennedy.

Garrykennedy to Dromineer  - Minor roads, Youghal woods, an easy low-level walk to the lakeside village of Dromineer.

Depart - Public bus transfer to Limerick and to Shannon. (not included).