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Dawn Pilgrimage and Swim in West Cork

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While the short hike on the pilgrims path is designed for people of all faiths and none, many people describe this dawn hike on a 1,500 year old pilgrims path as almost a spiritual experience. Combined with the dip or swim afterwards and a hot breakfast, it is the perfect way to start your day in West Cork.

Highlights

1 hour and 30 minutes

Offered in English

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

1 hour and 30 minutes

Offered in English

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

What's Included

Swim-buoys provided.

Coffee and/or Tea

We provide a hot breakfast of porridge plus plenty of tea and coffee that is guaranteed to warm you back up.

Meeting Points

Departure

GR96+3F Farrandau West

We meet at Castlehaven Strand about 2km southwest of Castletownshend on the Wild Atlantic Way

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Itinerary

We start with a short dawn hike using a pilgrims path that dates back over 1,500 years to visit the secret holy well known as Tobar Bearcháin.
Local seafarers and swimmers traditionally travelled this path to ask St Bearcháin for protection from the sea.
We then return to the strand and after a brief safety chat, we will dip or swim on the beach using the swim buoy provided.
While this is an exceptionally sheltered bay and we stay close to the shore at all times, no swim buoy = no swim.
We will finish with a hot drink and a light breakfast back on the shore and listen to two amazing stories about the prince of Donegal, Aodh Ruadh Uí Dhomhnaill and the martyr known as Blessed D...

Important Information

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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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Service animals allowed

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.