| Tour Status |
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This is an
Escorted Tour
which means that although the guide will be with you, you are responsible for
doing your own navigation.
With this in mind, you will find that your
Tour Pack includes the relevant maps, route directions and information
for you to find your destination.
This system suits many people, as it allows
them to ride at their own pace and style, either alone, in small groups,
or if you are new to touring, with the guide.
NW 200 and Donegal
Wed 12th May - Mon 17th May 2010 (dates
now confirmed)
| Duration |
5 Nights / 6 Days |
| Tour Area |
Antrim Coast, County Donegal & NW 200 Road Races |
| Status |
Escorted Tour (E) |
| Accommodation |
3 Star Hotels - both with swimming pool and leisure facilities |
| Mileage |
150 - 200 miles per day |
| Approx Tour Mileage |
750 miles |
| Roads |
Combination of Motorway, A, B and Unfenced Roads |
| Skills |
Suitable for intermediate rider, perhaps first-time tourer |
A great tour to the North West of Ireland, with the opportunity
to watch the world-famous Northwest 200 Motorcycle Races
This tour has now become a yearly event for us and gives
you not only the opportunity to watch one of the biggest sporting events
in Northern Ireland, but also to ride the scenic Antrim Coast. From
our base close to the border with Southern Ireland,
County Donegal - with its barren mountains, desolate moors and rugged coastline
- is within easy riding distance.
Tour Format
Day
1: Wednesday 12th May The tour will meet-up at a 3 star
hotel set in its own grounds, overlooking the Solway Firth, arriving in time
for a traditional evening meal and a get-to-know-you session with your fellow
riders and Guide for the tour.
Day 2: Thursday 13th May After a leisurely
breakfast, we get to enjoy some of the scenic roads of Galloway and Dumfries
as we make our way to Stranraer, to catch a ferry to Belfast. On
arrival, we travel to the outskirts of the historic walled city of Derry,
where a 3 star hotel complete with swimming pool is our base for the duration
of the tour. For Race fans, we usually
arrive in time for the evening practice session.
Day 3: Friday 14th May Today is our first
opportunity to explore this beautiful part of Ireland. You can ride
around the Circuit perhaps, before taking to the famous Antrim coastal road,
where you will get to see the World Heritage ‘Giants Causeway’,
walk the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, or even sample the wares of the Bushmills
Distillery. There are also plenty of activities around the Grandstand,
with vintage bike displays, mini motos, or just a walk around the pits.
Day
4: Saturday
15th May Saturday is Race Day, and the closing of the roads
signifies an exciting day of racing. This event, like the IOM TT races,
is run on normal roads and lets you witness at close hand the sheer speed of
motorcycle road racing. The circuit is 11 miles long and triangular
in shape, following the A2 from Coleraine to Portstewart, down the coast road
to Portrush, and back on the A29 to Coleraine.
Day 5: Sunday 16th May After the excitement
of Race Day, what better than a scenic guided tour of the area? For
this tour, we have secured the services of a locac guide, Uel Irwin,
whose knowledge of this part of the world ensures we will have a great day
out.
Day 6: Monday 17th May To avoid the crush of
thousands of racing fans making their way home, we wait until Monday to depart. An
early afternoon ferry gets us back to the mainland for mid-afternoon, from
where we take our leave.
Accommodation
For those having to travel
some distance, we have arranged Wednesday night’s accommodation at a
one of our favourite hotels in Galloway and Dumfries. From
here, it is an easy ride to the ferry port. An evening meal is included
in your stay.
Your
accommodation in Ireland is a 3 star hotel on the outskirts of Derry. You
should be aware that this is some distance from the NW 200 circuit, so if
you want to be in the centre of the action, this may not suit you. However,
we have been using this hotel for many years and our customers tell us they
prefer it, with it being ideally situated for not only getting to the NW
200 Road Races, but also touring the Northwest of Ireland. You may
want to bring your swimming gear, as the hotel has a large swimming pool
and leisure facilities, both of which are included in your stay. All
rooms are en-suite with ‘phone, TV and drinks-making facilities.
VALUE TOUR - This tour is especially good value, as all evening meals
are included - leaving you only to budget for lunch, petrol and drinks
| Tour prices are inclusive of the following |
| * Return ferry to Northern Ireland |
| * 5 Nights' en-suite accommodation at 3 star hotels
with swimming pools and leisure facilities |
| * 5 Evening
meals (vegetarian option available) |
| * 5 Full regional breakfasts |
| * Full use of the hotel's
leisure facilities |
| * Live evening entertainment |
| * Sunday Guided tour |
| * Maps and route notes as appropiate |
| * Services of experienced Tour Guides |
| Tour Cost |
|
| Two persons, one bike, shared room |
£395 each |
| One person, one bike, shared room |
£435 each |
| One person, one bike, single room |
£515 |
| Deposit £95 per
person |
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