Spring ind i et West Cork eBike Adventure
Beskrivelse
Tag på en spændende udforskning af de fortryllende landskaber i West Cork med vores eBike Adventure. Denne splinternye tur er en unik, kuperet tur, der næsten alt er på bóithríní, de smalle landeveje, der er typiske for det landlige Irland. Den sofistikerede affjedring af vores avancerede eBikes gør at tackle disse skråninger til en leg, hvilket åbner det kuperede terræn, så vi kan udforske som aldrig før. Starter og slutter i den maleriske fiskerlandsby Union Hall, og dette spændende kredsløb væver sig gennem hjertet af West Cork og rækker ud til de fængslende hjørner af Myross, Leap, Rosscarbery og Glandore. Med en afstand på cirka 40 kilometer er vores e-cykeltur en dejlig kombination af naturlig skønhed, rig historie og kulturarv. Denne tur lover en fest for dine sanser.
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Rejseplan
Vi stopper ved An Droichidín på vej til Leap. Dette er en fantastisk stenskåret bue/bro på vej ind i Myross Wood House Tiden inkluderer c. 15 minutters cykling til dette stop
Vi gør et kort stop ved den meget atmosfæriske Kilmacabea Old Graveyard og diskuterer nogle historier fra lokal folklore. Tiden inkluderer c. 20 minutters cykling til dette stop
Vi besøger William Thompson-mindesmærket og diskuterer kort denne fantastiske reformatorlivshistorie. Tiden inkluderer c. 15 minutters cykling til dette stop
Efter en spændende nedtur ned ad en stejl dal stopper vi ved indgangen til dette meget interessante slot, som har en fantastisk historie. Vi diskuterer også Quaker-kirkegården, der ligger ved siden af indgangen. Tiden inkluderer c. 15 min cykling til. dette stop
Vi stopper for et kaffestop i den pulserende og farverige West Cork-landsby Rosscarbery. Tiden inkluderer c. 15 min cykling til dette stop
Vi besøger den smukke Mill Cove og diskuterer William Coppingers planer for denne havn. Tiden inkluderer c. 20 min cykling til dette stop
Coppingers Court er et af de fineste eksempler på et Elizabethansk hus i Co. Cork, og det var også sæde for en berygtet tyrann Tiden inkluderer c. 15 minutters cykling til dette stop
Denne bronzealdercirkel er et af højdepunkterne ved et besøg i West Cork. Tiden inkluderer c. 15 minutters cykling til dette stop
Vi vender tilbage via den smukke kystby Glandore Tiden inkluderer c. 15 minutters cykling til dette stop
Til sidst vender vi tilbage til fiskerbyen Union Hall Tiden inkluderer c. 15 minutters cykling til dette stop
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Hvad er inkluderet
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med rygskader
- Anbefales ikke til gravide rejsende
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med fare for hjerte-kar-sygdomme
- Rejsende skal mindst være i moderat fysisk form
- Du skal være på c. 150 cm høj (4 fod 11') for at køre på vores mindste e-cykler, men benlængder osv. kan variere, så dette er kun et skøn.
Anmeldelser(42)
My boyfriend and I went with another (middle-aged and queer) couple on this and had an amazing time. Conor was warm, easygoing, friendly, and a very engaging teacher with excellent storytelling chops. The ride was gorgeous, ranging over farmlands, down little lanes we never would have discovered ourselves, went up and down rolling hills and along the coast, and the bikes made it all easy (and two of us were e-bike first-timers and one of us is not a regular cyclist at all). We learned a lot about Irish history, got a nice workout, saw some lovely countryside (and as a bonus had some delicious treats at the cafe) but most of all just really appreciated Conor's knowledge and generosity of spirit. Highly recommend.
What an adventure we had with Celine! This was an excellent way to see the nooks and crannies of beautiful Leap, Ireland. Celine was an amazing host, filling us in on stories from the past as we rode through trails and hills for four hours. Our teenage sons loved their first e-bike tour and had no problem getting used to the bikes. You do need to have a good level of fitness as the hills can be a bit strenuous at times, even with the e-bike. I highly recommend this experience. It was absolutely amazing, and we are still talking about it!
Our family ended up having our own eBike adventure with the lovely Conor. He was a wonderful story teller, very knowledgeable about the rich Irish history, and even managed to get me a jacket from a local coffee shop to borrow as it was cold! This is truly a beautiful way to see and feel the culture. Can’t get it in a car. Would do again and again! Thank you Conor!!
Connor was extremely knowledgeable and personable, we had a wonderful experience! I would for sure recommend this tour to anyone coming to Ireland!
A MUST DO if you're travelling around County Cork - worth stopping into Union Hall just for this. We did the 40km eBike tour and were blown away by the beauty of the local area and Conor's incredible knowledge of local history and folklore, all told with a big dose of Irish charm. The ebikes are top notch - making even the steepest hills manageable. You can adjust the boost to give yourself a bit of a workout or effortlessly glide along as you fancy. This was a real highlight of our week sailing around County Cork - don't miss out. For the best experience, make sure to add on the Bioluminescence swim tour. It's the BEST way to experience this magical phenomenon - sparkles galore, warm wetsuits and a gorgeous smoke fire fire to warm your body while the Irish stories warm your soul. Thank you Conor & Celine - you made our trip ❤️
A wonderful adventure I’ve been coming to rosscarbery for 34 years I’ve seen places with this tour I had never seen before Conor is a fountain of knowledge and a great tour leader 100/ per cent recommend this activity if u have a few days to spare
Conor was a fantastic host for our eBike adventure through West Cork. Conor is a wonderful storyteller that brought every site to life with the lore from the area. The eBikes were high quality and kept in excellent condition and we felt safe throughout. My husband and I completely enjoyed our adventure and meeting the other guests as well.
Amazing unique experience with Conor. Lots of detailed stories about the local area and a great bike ride thrown in. Recommend to all!
Celine was wonderful! This was a must do in cork county! The best way to see the countryside and the small fishing village.
Our guide Conor took great care of our safety and comfort as we cycled between each site on this impeccably curated tour. We hadn't anticipated the extent of the enjoyment, value & learning. Added to which was good humour, informed commentary and a much appreciated complimentary coffee (tea is an option!) at the halfway stage. We intend to return for a Gormú night swim admiring the bioluminescence later in the summer! Thank you! Miranda & Alan
