Price
€180
Duration
1 hr 30 mins
Choose
your walk time.
Group Size
Up to 30 People
Meeting point
At the Entrance to the Carpark, Bertra Beach, Bertra
Road, Thornhill, Westport, County Mayo. F23NT98
Activity Details
Join Aidan and Maggie Mae with their purebred Irish Wolfhounds, Spéir and Máirtín, for a 90 minutes walk along Bertra Beach at the foot of Croagh Patrick. Irish wolfhounds are an ancient Irish breed of dog, indigenous to Ireland, and one of the largest breeds of dogs in the world. With Westport Wolfhounds, you will meet Aidan or Maggie Mae at Bertra Beach, outside Westport. where you will be introduced to Spéir and Máirtín. You can greet and cuddle the dogs. You will learn how they like to be petted and scratched. You can also watch them run and play. Aidan will tell you stories from Irish mythology and explain why lords and kings liked to have wolfhounds around them. Aidan can answer any questions about their care, eating habits, personalities, or any aspects of the dogs.
What's included
Meet Aidan & Maggie Mae and go through Health & Safety practices.
Introduction to Máirtín & Spéir and get to know each other..
Walk along Bertra Beach while you are regailed with the old stories of Ireland, how the Irish Wolfhound impacted our Celtic Mythology, or of Grainne Uaile (Grace O'Malley), the Pirate Queen, who had a castle where Westport House now stands,
Ask any questions on the personalities, preferences, care and eating habits of the Wolfhounds,
Enjoy your surroundings in one of the most beautiful places in Ireland.
Photo taking with the Wolfhounds
At the end of the experience you can take photos of the dogs or Aidan will take photos while you hold the dogs by yourselves. When you leave you will have made two wolfhound friends.
Itinerary
This walk is for two people. It gives you the time to walk the dogs for 90 minutes while soaking up the magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean.
In the individual walk it can cater for a large amount of people, which means that if there is a large number of people they may only get 10 minutes to walk the dogs.
This walk lets two people experience the Irish Wolfhounds in their full glory, and you can take photos/videos anytime.
popular legend of Ireland lies the story of Finn McCool.
You will definitely find a thing or two about them that is guaranteed to catch your interest. So, grab a coat and get ready for an amazing walk on Bertra Beach, in Westport with the Irish Wolfhounds Spèir and Maìrtìn 🍀
Highlights
A walk with Irish Wolfhounds Spèir and Maìrtìn.
Amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean and Croagh Patrick.
Listen to the stories and legends of giants, Irish Wolfhounds, and the famous Pirate Queen Grace O' Malley.
additional information
Meet me outside the carpark at Bertra Beach - you'll know us when you see us!
Additional information
What to bring
- Rain Coat
- Footwear for walking
on the beach, and dress to keep warm and stay dry. (Hats & scarves
and jackets on a cold/wet day). It can be wild weather in the winter
months, and the Wolfhounds love it!.
Restrictions
The Beach is difficult to maneuver with buggies and wheelchairs - The 'Meet and Greet' option may suit better.
Also contact Aidan if you have any problem with getting to the destination
Cancellations
Up to one week before
is full refund, Within one week and before 48 hours of walk 50% refund. No
refund within 48 hours of the experience.
