Vacation rentals in Fermanagh and Omagh

Join local Tour Guide Antony on a dramatic walking tour of the Causeway Cliffs. Antony will guide you on a stunning 2.2 mile walk by the Giant’s Causeway, telling tales of castles and caves, treasure and treachery, heroes and hermits and revealing a few secrets of his clan as he follows in the footsteps of his ancestors. After this 2.2 mile walk, the tour will then include a visit to the legendary stones of the Giant's Causeway with stories of the myths and legends that shaped this iconic landscape. Other things to note This will involve a 2.2 mile hike along an undulating path on an exposed coastline so sensible shoes and waterproof clothing are required.

We will meet up at the harbour and get you kited out with wetsuit, board and paddle. I will talk you through the basics of paddle boarding and do a little warm up to get you ready for the sea. Paddle boarding offers an exciting way to explore Ireland’s beautiful coastline. If the group would like to do some yoga you can enjoy a zen like experience being out in the sea. Improve your balance, core strength and fitness. Or if conditions are good we can go for a SUPsafari. Celebrate with a glass of Prosecco a wonderful combination and a great way to start the weekend. Other things to note I can also accommodate larger groups up to 10 people. Depending on weather conditions and numbers we may go to different locations along the north coast such as Portballintrae, Ballintoy etc. So if you have any preferences let me know.

On the Derry tour you will hear the history as it unfolds from the 6th century. You will explore the world famous city walls of Derry, one of the best preserved walled cities in Europe, as you hear the older history while walking on the walls. St. Colmchille, invasions, rebellions, Plantation of Ulster and the Great Hunger amongst other subjects. Stepping off the city walls the tour will take you in to Derry's Bogside, the crucible of the modern conflict. Here you will be told of the more modern history of Derry. Partition of Ireland, Civil Rights Period, Battle of the Bogside and of course Bloody Sunday. You will hear the history while exploring the area and viewing the world famous wall murals, telling the story of Irish history through street art. You will also see Free Derry Corner and finish the tour at the Bloody Sunday monument. This private walking tour will explain the history of Derry and Ireland while exploring the city of Derry and experiencing Irish culture and heritage. Other things to note This walking tour will last for approximately 2 hours.There are some steps and a bit of a hill on the city walls but moderate. The Bogside is even ground no hills or steps.

In my city walking tours, you will walk a complete circuit on and around the 400 year old historic walls of Derry/Londonderry, and if time permits we will have a short visit to the Guildhall, the city's town hall, as well as viewing the 2011 built modern peace bridge. The walls of the city were built between 1613-1619 and as we walk on and around the 1.5 km circumference in an approximate 1.5 hours, I will tell the history of the city from its origins and the monastery of St Columba in 542 AD, coming of the Vikings, the Normans, and Irish and Scottish chieftains and clans, the coming of the English and Scottish planters in the 1600's, the 3 sieges of the city and in particular the Great Siege of 1688-1689, part of a major European conflict, emigration to the USA after the penal laws and Irish potato famine, industralisation,bridge building, railways and shirt factories, and its role in 2 World Wars, Partition, the Cold War and the recent Troubles and Peace Process. As the Walls are 400 years old and built on a hill, a moderate level of fitness is required. Some locations are not accessible by wheelchair but if advised in advance, I can modify the route. If the dates or times you are interested in are not initially listed as available, please send me a message/question and I may be able to arrange a customised tour for you or your group.

You will be driven to Glenveagh National Park area in a private vehicle carrying a maximum of 5 people giving the trip an exclusive feel. Pickup can be arranged from one of the following pickup points on route. Castlederg, Ballybofey or Letterkenny. Private trips can be arranged for a equivilent of the cost three persons and will include pickups from Enniskillen or any reasonable area on the general route to the Park; including Omagh. All tours will include stories of local folk lore, explanations of the medicinal uses of some of Ireland’s plants. A look at the fauna and flora on route. The history of the local areas and explanations around the geology of these breathtaking areas. Other things to note Guests will need a reasonable level of fitness and be in good health. Any health concerns should be conveyed to the host prior to the hike.