Pedal & Paddle Through 800 Years of History at Ireland's Ashford Castle

  • March 7, 2012
Pedal & Paddle Through 800 Years of History at Ireland's Ashford Castle
With Ashford Castle's new Pedal and Paddle package, available May 11-13, 2012, guests can cover even more ground in a shorter period of time, hiking and kayaking not only through the grounds' 300 acres of woodlands, lake, river and 800 years of history, but also to nearby off-property sites of interest.

The new Pedal and Paddle package includes two nights' accommodations with breakfast each morning, one meal in the George V dining room for two and the following full-day program on May 12th:

Half-day guided bike tour: 10am - 1pm
10am: Depart Ashford Castle on bikes, exploring the Guinness Tower, Chalet and the Obelisk, Pigeon Hole, Cong Abbey and the Monks Fishing House
11:15am: Coffee Break in the Village of Cong
11:30am: Explore the Village of Cong, Market Cross, Salmon Hatchery, Kelly's Cave, Stone Circles and return to Ashford Castle
Included: Bikes, guide, and map

Half-day guided boat tour: 2pm - 5pm
1:30pm: Meet at the Castle and walk to the lake shore; change into gear and listen to safety briefing and paddle lesson
2pm: Tour commences: paddle by Illaunree Island Archipelago, Lisloughrey Harbour & Estate Wood shoreline (exact route and launching area subject to weather conditions)
4:30pm: Return to launching spot; change out of gear and return back to the Castle
Included: Guide, kayaks, paddles, spray decks, life vests, splash-proof tops and bottoms or wetsuits

Based on two people sharing, the package is priced at €750 (approximately US$1,042). For more information, visit: www.ashford.ie