Activities At The Outing Festival
Kicks/Walks with Lance Kerrigan from Wet & Wild Sports Group
Woodcock Hill is a 4.3 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Ardnacrusha, County Clare, Ireland that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until Septem
Dromore Wood Loop is a 6.4 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Ennis, County Clare, Ireland that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Other Activities You Will Find at Inn at Dromoland & Dromoland Castle, County Clare, Ireland
Fishing:
From bank or boat on Dromoland Lough. Trout, Perch and other course fish.
Archery:
On the grounds of Dromoland Castle. Includes 30 arrows. Activity time: 40-50 minutes. €38 per person, €62 2 people, €30 3+ people.
Falconry/Hawk Walks:
On the Dromoland Estate. Experience falcons, hawks and owls. Activity time: 1hr 15mins. €70 per person, €60 3-4 people, €50 5+ people or €25 spectator.
Horse Riding:
Through Dromoland Woodlands, 1hr trek, €100 -or- Mooghan Ring Fort, 2hr trek, €160.
Estate/Castle Garden Walks:
Dromoland Estate. 450 acres of beautiful scenery and walled gardens. Free of Charge.
Estate Cycles:
Dromoland Estate. Bikes available to hire for €35.
Explore by Golf Buggy:
Dromoland Estate. Golf buggies available to hire for €40 per hire.
Pony & Trap History Rides:
Dromoland Estate. 2 people for 30 minutes, €80. 2 People for 1 hour, €100. Additional person €40.
Clay Pigeon Shooting:
Dromoland Estate. 30 clays. Activity time: 40-50 minutes. €65 per person, €127 for two people, €50 per person for 3+ people.
Spa Treatments:
Dromoland Castle Luxury Spa. Many treatments and packages available.
Hiking:
Choose from many striking hiking trails and loop walks in the locality for all levels of ability. Free of charge.
Tennis:
Grounds of Dromoland. Two tennis courts. Racquets and balls available from the hotel leisure centres. Free of Charge.
Crazy Golf:
The Inn at Dromoland. Colourful outdoor crazy golf course. Free of charge.
Golf:
Dromoland Castle Golf Club. Games/packages start from €70 up to €120. Choose from 9 or 18 hole course.
Local Activities Close By:
Horse Riding:
Castlefergus Equestrian. Choose from lessons/treks lasting 1 hour, 1.5 hours or 2 hours. Prices begin from €65.
Book through Castlefergus Equestrian, +353656825914, [email protected]
Walking Tours:
Join Ollie’s Tours for one of their daily history walking tours of Ennis.1 hour and 15 minutes. €10.
Book through Ollie’s Tours, 0862023534.
Museum & Sights:
-Craggaunowen History Park/Museum. €9.90.
Book through Shannon Heritage, [email protected]
-Quin Abbey. Explore Free of Charge.
No booking necessary.
-The Clare Museum, Ennis. Free of Charge.
Contact (065) 682 3382.
Shopping & Local Amenities:
Ennis Town Centre – Only a short 10 minute drive.
Ennis Bus/Train Station – Only a short 10 minute drive.
Shannon Town Centre – Only a short 15 minute drive.
Shannon Airport – Only a short 15 minute drive.
The Shannon Estuary
The mouth of the Shannon – Ireland’s longest river – is home to many species of animals. For example dolphins live and procreate here on a permanent basis.
People also used to live in the middle of the Shannon Estuary on Scattery Island to be exact. Ferries run from Kilrush to the island. There are ruins of a monastery, a well preserved round tower, a garrison and an abandoned settlement to be found on the island.
There is also a ferry that crosses the Shannon Estuary and brings you on to the Wild Atlantic Way along the wonderful coast of North Kerry near Ballybunion – a popular holiday town with sheer cliffs and beautiful sandy beaches.
The Burren and West Clare
The first part of this stage of the Wild Atlantic Way has the effect of making you wonder if you have been beamed on to another planet. The reason being the landscape – this fascinating karst landscape. The rolling hills of the Burren are composed of limestone pavements. The translation of the Irish name „An Bhoireann“ means great rock and this hits the nail on the head in this unusual region.
The world renowned Cliffs of Moher are over eight km long and tower imposingly over the mighty ocean at the highest point with 214 metres. They are especially dramatic when seen from the water.
Not far from the impressive cliffs you will find Kilkee in the heart of West Clare. The Loop Head Drive takes you within metres of the cliffs along the rocky coast of Clare. The rock formations are up to 80 metres high and brace themselves against the turbulent Atlantic time after time. There are no souvenir shops to be found here not like at the other famous cliffs we mentioned a moment ago!
