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This holiday looks at the amazing natural history of the mountains, lakes and coast of Counties Antrim, Londonderry and Donegal. Our ‘Road to Tory Island’ begins in Belfast, takes us via the nine glens of Antrim to Rathlin Island and the UNESCO World Heritage Giant’s Causeway before crossing into the rugged Gaeltacht region of north-west Donegal to our ultimate destination, Tory Island, 10 miles off the coast of Ireland.
We will travel through pristine habitats of sandy shores, blanket bogs, hanging oak woods, small estuaries, great sea loughs, shallow lagoons and towering headlands. These are the haunts of some of the Wild Atlantic Way’s most iconic birds such as Whooper Swan, Hen Harrier, Merlin, Red-throated Diver, Puffin and Black Guillemot. The remote Tory Island has been home to both pirates and saints. The sea crossing continues to ensure that the island's incomparable birdlife and Gaelic culture of the 140 islanders remains intact, while thankfully the modern ferry nowadays means it is a comfortable journey of no more than an hour or so. It is home to a thriving Corncrake population and thousands of breeding seabirds, Choughs and Peregrines.

Visit the spectacular Antrim coast and Giant’s Causeway
Visit the historic Rathlin and Tory Islands
Corncrakes, Choughs and Hen Harriers possible
Over 100 species of bird may be expected
Wetlands of Loughs Beg and Swilly with breeding Whooper Sawn
Flower-rich machair dune grasslands
Nesting Dunlins, Redshanks and Common Snipe
Expertly led by local ornithologist, Chris Murphy

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What’s special about Ireland?
The west coast of Ireland is justly famous for its wild and beautiful landscapes, as well as its exciting birds and fascinating botany.
The rugged Atlantic coastline offers a remarkable variety of coastal landscapes with its mix of cliffs, beaches, bays and estuaries. These attract a huge number and variety of waders, wildfowl and seabirds, together with migrants and rare summer visitors like the Corncrake.
The limestone pavement in the Burren is home to a rich variety of wild flowers and endemic plants.

Among its many charms, Ireland offers friendly people, a relaxed lifestyle, quiet roads, fine food, excellent music and the perfect pint of Guinness at the end of the day – all the ingredients for a first class holiday.
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This exciting and unusual new holiday focuses primarily on the natural history of the islands, mountains, lakes and coasts of Counties Antrim, Londonderry and Donegal in Ireland. Our ‘road to Tory Island’ begins in Belfast – a resurgent city bursting with national pride – and takes us via the nine glens of Antrim, onwards to Rathlin Island and the UNESCO World Heritage Giant’s Causeway. We next cross into the rugged Gaeltacht region of north-west Donegal and reach our ultimate destination, Tory Island, lying 10 miles off the Irish coast. Beyond the Tudor city walls of ‘Derry’ and the fabulous wetlands of Lough Swilly, lie miles of pristine sandy shores, winding roads over blanket bogs, hanging oak woods, small estuaries, great sea loughs, shallow lagoons and towering headlands. These are the haunts of some of the ‘Wild Atlantic Way’s’ most iconic birds: Whooper Swan, Red-throated Diver, Manx Shearwater, Corncrake, Hen Harrier, Merlin, Arctic Tern, Black Guillemot, Puffin, Rock Dove, Raven, Chough and the Irish race of Dipper. Mammals include Grey and Common Seals, whilst a range of interesting flora includes the rare Pyramidal Bugle (Ajuga pyramidalis). 
Most remote of the Irish islands, in centuries past Tory Island has been home to both pirates and saints! In the 1950s, pioneering students of bird migration established an observatory at the lighthouse, their discoveries quickly putting Tory on the ornithological map. Frequently cut off by strong winds and high seas, the bird observatory was last manned in 1964, however, and Tory soon became a forgotten isle once more. Today, the sea crossing continues to ensure that the island’s incomparable birdlife – and the Gaelic culture of the remaining 140 islanders – remains intact, although thankfully the modern ferry means that the journey from Magheroarty lasts no more than an hour or so. Our two nights on Tory Island will allow us to enjoy its thriving Corncrake population, plus thousands of breeding seabirds including Little and Arctic Terns, Storm Petrels and four species of auk, as well as Peregrines, Choughs and, despite an absence of trees, Tree Sparrows. A long list of migrants and vagrants have also been recorded here and there is always the chance of a late straggler, even in mid June.
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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!
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Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
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• Select your preferred style of accommodation
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Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!
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Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way - 'the road to Tory Island'

Tour Code: GBR64

A 7-day birdwatching and natural history holiday exploring the scenic coastlines of Counties Antrim and Donegal.

We hope to run this tour in the future, but have not yet finalised dates and prices. To be added to a waiting list and be informed when details are confirmed, please click on the register interest button, or phone 1-844-433-9473.

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Highlights

• Visit the spectacular Antrim coast and Giant’s Causeway
• Visit the historic Rathlin and Tory Islands
• Corncrakes, Choughs and Hen Harriers possible
• Over 100 species of bird may be expected
• Wetlands of Loughs Beg and Swilly with breeding Whooper Sawn
• Flower-rich machair dune grasslands
• Nesting Dunlins, Redshanks and Common Snipe
• Expertly led by local ornithologist, Chris Murphy

Summary

This exciting and unusual new holiday focuses primarily on the natural history of the islands, mountains, lakes and coasts of Counties Antrim, Londonderry and Donegal in Ireland. Our ‘road to Tory Island’ begins in Belfast – a resurgent city bursting with national pride – and takes us via the nine glens of Antrim, onwards to Rathlin Island and the UNESCO World Heritage Giant’s Causeway. We next cross into the rugged Gaeltacht region of north-west Donegal and reach our ultimate destination, Tory Island, lying 10 miles off the Irish coast. Beyond the Tudor city walls of ‘Derry’ and the fabulous wetlands of Lough Swilly, lie miles of pristine sandy shores, winding roads over blanket bogs, hanging oak woods, small estuaries, great sea loughs, shallow lagoons and towering headlands. These are the haunts of some of the ‘Wild Atlantic Way’s’ most iconic birds: Whooper Swan, Red-throated Diver, Manx Shearwater, Corncrake, Hen Harrier, Merlin, Arctic Tern, Black Guillemot, Puffin, Rock Dove, Raven, Chough and the Irish race of Dipper. Mammals include Grey and Common Seals, whilst a range of interesting flora includes the rare Pyramidal Bugle (Ajuga pyramidalis).

Most remote of the Irish islands, in centuries past Tory Island has been home to both pirates and saints! In the 1950s, pioneering students of bird migration established an observatory at the lighthouse, their discoveries quickly putting Tory on the ornithological map. Frequently cut off by strong winds and high seas, the bird observatory was last manned in 1964, however, and Tory soon became a forgotten isle once more. Today, the sea crossing continues to ensure that the island’s incomparable birdlife – and the Gaelic culture of the remaining 140 islanders – remains intact, although thankfully the modern ferry means that the journey from Magheroarty lasts no more than an hour or so. Our two nights on Tory Island will allow us to enjoy its thriving Corncrake population, plus thousands of breeding seabirds including Little and Arctic Terns, Storm Petrels and four species of auk, as well as Peregrines, Choughs and, despite an absence of trees, Tree Sparrows. A long list of migrants and vagrants have also been recorded here and there is always the chance of a late straggler, even in mid June.

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Outline Itinerary

Day

1

Fly to Belfast and transfer to Antrim coast

Day

2

Giant's Causeway & Rathlin Island

Day

3

Londonderry coast and Inch Island

Days

4 - 5

Tory Island

Day

6

Glenveagh National Park

Day

7

Lough Beg & fly to London

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What's Included?

Food

Breakfast and Dinner are included int the tour cost. Lunches are not included but we will stop at suitable/cafes/pubs along the way.

Accommodation

We will be staying in a range of comfortable hotels/guest houses with all rooms having private facilities. For our two nights on Tory Island we will stay at  the island's only hotel, The Harbour View.

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