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Walking
Tours of Rathlin
Please
note the walking tours and bus tours are
ran by separate people, make sure you contact
the right person.
If
you are thinking of walking on your trip
to Rathlin or if the queue for the bus is
just a little too long, why not join an
experienced guide for a pleasant walk? No
rush, no fuss - just some friendly help
to understand the wildlife, the history
and the way of life on Northern Ireland’s
only inhabited island.
A
selection of walks is available, ranging
in duration and distance. The shortest option
is around the central area of the island.
Lasting about an hour, there is time to
hear about some of the buildings and sites
along the way. Or what about a visit to
the nature trails at Ballyconaghan? This
would involve one and a half to two hours,
including time on pasture/heathland tracks.
Another possibility is a walk to Rue Point
where, in season, breeding ducks and gulls
may be viewed together with the resident
seals. Other routes are also available:
just ask!
Depending
on your timetable, you will probably be
able to fit in a visit to the RSPB viewpoint
at the West Light or to the Boathouse Visitors’
Centre: both are highly-recommended!
Walks
are designed around the needs of groups
of 10-40 persons, although it may be possible
to cater for smaller numbers. Advance booking
is essential. Participants are responsible
for their own safety. CALMAC ferries can
probably offer concessionary group travel
rates. Travel on the ferry is free to holders
of Translink Senior Citizen Smartpass.
About
Your Guide
Paul Quinn has been a frequent visitor
to Rathlin for over 25 years. He has wide
experience in leading groups of visitors,
of varying backgrounds, on visits to the
island. Such visits range from a half-day
to a full weekend. Paul is keen on birdwatching
and plants and he has a good knowledge of
Rathlin, past and present.
"One
of those eclectically erudite chaps who
can keep you fascinated for hours"
(Geoff Hill, NEWSLETTER, 19 July 2006)
You can call Paul
on +44 (0)28 7032 7960 or +44 (0)774 5566
924: an answering service is available for
both numbers.
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