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You will walk from the Car Park to the top and Bray Head and discover the history of this part of Valentia from the neolithic period to modern time. All with amazing view of the Skelligs, the Atlantic, Portmagee, and the entrance to Valentia Harbour. The walk starts in the carpark, looking onto Foilhomurrun Bay. This is where the first transatlantic cable came ashore and is also the site of a Cromwellian fort. After this you will follow the track up Bray head. Along the way you will see standing stones, ancient field enclosures, the unique ruins of Crompeol village, monastic huts with stone carvings, and finally the signal tower from the Napoleonic period. A walk through thousands of years of history in some of the most beautiful landscape in Ireland. The tour will be given by a local historian experienced in historical walks around Valentia and South Kerry, making it a unique tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet you at the Bray Head Car Park 15 minutes before the start time. The guide will have a sign saying A Sense of Place. The tour will start in the car park and will last approximately 3 hours.
Itinerary
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1Bray Head
We will travel back in time as we walk up Bray Head and see standing stones, visit the ruined Gaelic village of Crompeol, visit the monastic huts, and look for the elaborate carvings. All while looking towards the Skelligs and over the beautiful landscape of this part of Kerry. We will also see Foilhommerum bay where the transatlantic cable first reached Valentia and Cromwell Fort, built in the 1650s.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Some steep walking necessary
- Bring rain gear and good shoes or boots
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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