About this trip
Sharpen your senses and get ready for an exciting night-time walk under the Ring of Kerry's award winning dark skies. Wrap up warm, tighten our bootlaces, switch on our headtorches, adjust our walking poles and begin our walk at sunset (most weather maps detail the sunset time).
We'll follow a trail into the countryside near the village of Sneem to experience the thrill of walking at night. You'll be amazed how different everything appears at night.
Of course the bonus of doing a night-time walk in the Sneem area is its dark skies. On a clear night you can see more stars than you might have ever thought possible. With this area's minimal light pollution you can see a vast amount of stars; planets, satellites, the space station and perhaps the Milky Way. You may even get to wish upon a shooting star.
Booking Terms & Conditions
Scheduled walking experiences will proceed once two people have booked.
Private experiences are subject to minimum number of 3 or the equivalent in charges.
Full payment required at booking: This secures your spot and helps with planning.
Cancellations:
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By you (guest):
- Full refund: Up to 7 days before the walk.
- Partial refund: 3 days before the walk.
- No refund: Within 2 days of the walk.
By Fergal Harrington, Álaind Walking (organizer):
- Full refund: In case of cancellation due to inclement weather (e.g., heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms). You'll have the option to reschedule for another date.
What’s included
- Walking PolesWalking poles are important for walking at nighttime, particulary when on uneven ground.
- Head TorchA good quality head torch will allow you to see where you are going.
- Star ChartWe'll bring a star chart with us to help us pick out the constellations as their position continuously change throughout the year.
- BinocularsWhen you want to focus more closely on a particular area of the sky, the right set of binoculars will help you see much more.
What’s not included
- Walking BootsA pair of waterproof walking boots with good soles is a must for this experience. As we may be in wild areas at night, boots are essential to participate in this experience.
- Outdoor ClothingWarm and waterproof layers are required for ths experience. Temperatures can be cold at night and the weather changeable. Please come prepared
Available Packages
This is an approximately 2.5 hour experience. We will meet at sunset atour designated meeting point in Sneem. You can expect to walk approximately 2.5 - 3km and on a clear night you'll enjoy wonderful views of the stars in the dark skies.