The Giants Causeway and Slieve Donard the highest mountain in Northern Ireland
Schedule
Fri, 26 May, 2023 at 12:55 pm
Location
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK | Belfast, NI
Trip HighlightsClimb NI highest Mountain, Slieve Donard 850M
A superb coastal walk ending at the Giant's Causeway
Shorter hike to Cavehill for great views of Belfast
Free time on day 1 to do your own sightseeing.
Visit filming locations from Game of Thrones
Stay in a hotel on the outskirts of Belfast with time in the evening to try local restaurants and pubs and enjoy a pint and some live music.
A small group limited to just 10 hikers
Itinerary
Day 1
pickup up from Belfast airport to our hotel with free time to explore Belfast.
Day 2
Slieve Donard Distance 11Km Ascent 920m time 4-5 Hours grade Tough Mountain. After the hike we will stop of for a short walk at Tollymore forest before we return to the hotel for showers and a pub dinner.
Day 3
Giants Causeway Distance 19Km ascent 280m time 5-6 hours grade Intermediate.
Today we will start at Ballintoy walking along beaches and cliff tops finishing at the Giant's Causeway. We will then look for a suitable restaurant for dinner.
Day 4
Distance 6Km Ascent 280m time 2-2.5 hours level Beginner
After our final breakfast we will travel to Belfast castle for a shorter hike to the viewpoint at Cave hill with panoramic views of the city and bay and far reaching views as far as Scotland and the Mourne Mountains
*Note Day 2 and day 3 may be swapped depending on weather conditions and tides.
Cost and Payment
The trip is £449 per person. To join select going on Facebook and message me at [email protected] you will then be sent details of LEED Adventures T&Cs and where to pay the £100 deposit by bank transfer. The remaining £349 is due by bank transfer no later than the 26th April. You will be sent a reminder 1 week before the deadline. Sadly any spaces not paid for in full by this date will be lost and the deposit and all trip payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Once full payment has been received for the trip and the trip is sold out (full), then you may try to sell your space to a member of the same sex.
Terms and Conditions
By signing up to this event you are entering into a contract with LEED Adventures T&Cs will be sent to you via email
What’s Included
Pick up From Belfast airport for the recommended flight only.
Travel to our hotel in Belfast
3 nights stay in a hotel with twin on-suite rooms.
Irish breakfast on Saturday Sunday and Monday
Guided hikes on Saturday Sunday and Monday.
Return travel to Belfast airport
Transport to and from the day hikes.
What’s not included
Flights
Travel Insurance
All meals on the day of arrival and evening meals on Saturday and Sunday.
Any snacks or Drinks and personal expenses
Entry to the causeway visitors centre (The causeway itself is free)
Carrick a Rede rope bridge
Any other Airport pickup/drop
Flights
Please note there are 2 airports in Belfast we will pick up from BFS Belfast International Airport for the flights listed below.
London Gatwick to Belfast Intl
Flight numberEZY825
Departure
10:25 Fri 26th May
Arrival
11:55
Belfast Intl to London Gatwick
Flight numberEZY826
Departure
14:00 Mon 29th May
Arrival
15:30
If you wish to fly to Belfast City airport (George Best) You can get a train to the hotel for a reasonable price.
Insurance
If you have UK national insurance you will be covered for medical emergencies whilst in NI. You may not be covered for any other losses due to unforeseen circumstances, we advise you take out appropriate travel insurance.
What to bring
We will have limited space in the vehicle
Back pack 30-40L
Hiking boots
Waterproof Jacket and Trousers
Insulating layer such as fleece
Base layers
Sunglasses
Sun cream
Insect repellent
Change of clothes for when not hiking
Shoes trainers for wearing around the hotel
Toiletries
Any Personal medication
Swimming clothes and Travel towel
spending money