Dawn Pilgrimage and Swim in West Cork

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About the Activity

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.

1 hour 30 minutes

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Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Use of equipment : Other.

Food and drink : Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea

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

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Begin your day with a peaceful walk to a 1,500-year-old holy well, steeped in legend. Take an invigorating sea swim at Castlehaven Strand—wetsuits and swim buoys included. Warm up with a hearty hot breakfast, and savour enthralling tales of local history and folklore. 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 buoys and optional wetsuits 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 Dominic Collins who are both associated with this tiny beach. Fun fact: this pilgrimage is 400 years older than the Camino. View Location

Activity Locations

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

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

End point

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

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Dublin time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by GormúCreated on 17 Jun 2022Created on 24 Nov 2024

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