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Bog Safari Hike: A 3-4 Hour Journey Across Wet, Boggy Terrain with Essential Hiking Gear
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Ballyannon
Embark on a thrilling 3-4 hour Bog Safari Hike across wet and boggy terrain. Prepare with essential hiking gear and experience the challenge of slippery tracks and mixed terrain.
Embark on a thrilling 3-4 hour Bog Safari Hike across wet and boggy terrain. Prepare with essential hiking gear and experience the challenge of slippery tracks and mixed terrain.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Wild Atlantic Way - This authentic hiking experience will provide a fascinating insight into this unique and primeval landscape of an Irish bog or peatland. As we journey through time, we will explore how the bog (or peatland) was formed, its myths and legends, an ancient monastic site and traditional turf cutting. We will also look at the unique…
- Wild Atlantic Way - This authentic hiking experience will provide a fascinating insight into this unique and primeval landscape of an Irish bog or peatland. As we journey through time, we will explore how the bog (or peatland) was formed, its myths and legends, an ancient monastic site and traditional turf cutting. We will also look at the unique biodiversity of the bog and its role in the fight against climate change. In addition we will also see green energy in action as we ramble through this dramatic landscape. Enjoy panoramic views of the Wild Atlantic Way of Inishowen and West Donegal.
What's Included
- Guided hike
- Guided hike
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
For this hiking journey that lasts between 3 to 4 hours, you should bring a waterproof jacket and pants, a hat, gloves, hiking boots, food for lunch, 2L of water, warm garments, a face mask, hand disinfectant, and a backpack to hold all these items. The path we’ll take includes both marked trails and varied terrains that can sometimes be damp, marshy,…
For this hiking journey that lasts between 3 to 4 hours, you should bring a waterproof jacket and pants, a hat, gloves, hiking boots, food for lunch, 2L of water, warm garments, a face mask, hand disinfectant, and a backpack to hold all these items. The path we’ll take includes both marked trails and varied terrains that can sometimes be damp, marshy, and slick in some areas.
- For private groups and exclusive bookings this hike can be amended to suitable individual requirements. Please contact us directly to discuss further.
- Any medical conditions that may impair your participation in moderate to challenging exercise.
Location
5GV4+H8 Ballyannon
All required details will be emailed to you after booking, and you can visit our website https://solasireland.com/a-walk-through-time/ to read more about this guided walking tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Gillm733
Sep 30, 2024
Bog walks are amazing!!! - I had no idea that bogs could be so fascinating! Sharon shared so many interesting facts and has so much knowledge - I wouldn't hesitate to repeat the experience!
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Diane527
Sep 29, 2024
Highly Recommended Bog Walk - This was a fabulous experience. Sharon is very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the formation, development, importance, and ecology of bogs. Learned so much and also enjoyed stunning views of the mountains and Lough Swilly. Highly recommended.
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Robertcq8203kh
Sep 22, 2024
A Wilderness Education - Sharon was the perfect guide. She shared her expertise in botany, ecology and history, helping us learn about the magic of sphagnum moss and other plants that we saw on the way. It was her deep personal connection to the bogland and her anecdotes about her own family that made the hike so special. We were very fortunate to have spectacular weather during the hike, and she gave us ample time to take our holiday snaps. The route is a pleasant mountain walk through miles of bog wilderness, which you often have entirely to yourselves. Thank you for an unforgettable afternoon, Sharon. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys hill walking.
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Stacy_q
Aug 18, 2024
Extraordinary unique experience - I highly recommend taking the Bog Tour. Sharon shares wisdom, information and lore in a chatty and approachable manner. Plus you get to hike in a BOG! I was lucky to have Sharon to myself and relatively good weather. We met up with one of her neighbors out working in the big so got to see how the bog places a role in the daily lives of people still. It is a unique experience that I thoroughly enjoyed!
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Maps45317250055
Jun 12, 2024
Donegal Bog Safari Hike - My husband and I recently did the Bog Safari hike with Sharon. It was a great mix of walking (in a part of Donegal we didn't know, so that was a novelty) and conversation. Sharon is really knowledgeable about the bog, giving us information about the landscape, turf, plants growing up in the area and still living nearby. We thoroughly enjoyed the hike; aided by a warm May afternoon, it was a lovely experience.
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J5963sbandreas
Oct 24, 2023
Extraordinary Hike - Sharon was a fantastic guide making this an extraordinary hike . I learned so much. The landscape is beautiful wild and empty, a stunning remoteness in every direction.
Learning about the different mosses , sponges and lichen of the bog was amazing. In the strangest way looking and learning about the Micro -topography reminded me of diving the Great Barrier Reef ! To learn of the bogs role in sustainability and carbon sequestering was truly fascinating. We studied ancient pieces of bog oak up to 8000 years old. I can highly recommend the Bog Safari, for adults & children alike. So informative and extremely interesting. A must do on any trip to Inishowen. Thank you Sharon for a truly rewarding adventure.
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F7461yzmelaniem
Oct 23, 2023
Brilliant - The bog safari was the perfect blend of walk and talk. Sharon Porter has a deep knowledge and deep passion for this landscape. Her desire to care for and respect Ireland's bogs is inspiring. She is such a delight to be around and she cares about teaching others how precious this landscape is. I would highly recommend Sharon and her bog safari!
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Helenhr7916ad
Sep 14, 2023
Memorable hikes spectacular scenery fascinating history and interesting information about the area - I spent 2 wonderful days exploring the stunning landscape of two areas in the hills of Donegal.
Sharon provided an incredible personal service with well planned routes and her extensive knowledge of the terrain landscape and history of the areas.
The Living Landscape hike was challenging at the start but lead to stunning scenery and wonderful displays of purple heather.
The holy well of St. Eigne and the Grotto are not to be missed as also the "magic road"
The Wild Atlantic Way Mountain Lake hike started at the beautiful Lenan strand and we walked a mix of mainly heather covered tracks to discover the amazing hidden lakes.
The stunning Atlantic ocean views along the way were absolutely incredible
A truly memorable couple of days with Sharon to whom I express my admiration and gratitude
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Rene227
Jul 19, 2023
Bog Safari - We had the most wonderful hike through the peat bogs! Sharon was informative about the area and she shared the environmental impact of the bogs. The scenery was spectacular around Buncrana. Highly recommend!
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Laup-lynne
Nov 28, 2022
Hiking with Sharon - Malin Head - My wife and I spend an amazing day with Sharon, Solas Ireland Walks and Hikes, exploring the northern most point of Ireland, Malin Head. Sharon has a deep knowledge of this area and its history. We had lovely weather (not always the case) and the views of the sky, the sea, and the landscape were breathtaking. I would highly recommend spending time with Sharon walking through the Irish landscape - bogs, coast, mountains - can't think of a better way to spend the day! It was brilliant!
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