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Historical Walking Tours in Valentia and the Skellig Region

5.0(2)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy A Sense of Place
Historical Walking Tours in Valentia and the Skellig Region

About this activity

You will walk from the Car Park to the top and Bray Head and discover the history of this part of Valentia from the neolithic period to modern time. All with amazing view of the Skelligs, the Atlantic, Portmagee, and the entrance to Valentia Harbour. The walk starts in the carpark, looking onto Foilhomurrun Bay. This is where the first transatlantic cable came ashore and is also the site of a Cromwellian fort. After this you will follow the track up Bray head. Along the way you will see standing stones, ancient field enclosures, the unique ruins of Crompeol village, monastic huts with stone carvings, and finally the signal tower from the Napoleonic period. A walk through thousands of years of history in some of the most beautiful landscape in Ireland. The tour will be given by a local historian experienced in historical walks around Valentia and South Kerry, making it a unique tour.

What's included

  • ✓Guide

Meeting and pickup

  • We will meet you at the Bray Head Car Park 15 minutes before the start time. The guide will have a sign saying A Sense of Place. The tour will start in the car park and will last approximately 3 hours.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Some steep walking necessary
  • Bring rain gear and good shoes or boots

Cancellation policy

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

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