Co Kerry:Shake off the Christmas cobwebs If you fancy some serious walking in Co Kerry, GoIreland.com is organising three-night packages in Glenbeigh between Christmas and New Year.
You will have the opportunity to discover some of the most rugged areas in the southwest. There is a choice of two walks each day - A and B grades - and an opportunity to climb Carrauntoohil, Ireland's highest mountain, with professional guides. 066-9762094, www.govisitireland.com
If you don't fancy anything too strenuous, try one of the Walk Killarney treks, in south Co Kerry, starting on St Stephen's Day. The walks are led by trained guides. Walkers are advised to wear proper footwear and warm clothing. St Stephen's Day: Queen's Cottage to Muckross. December 27th: Derrycunnihy to Kate Kearney's. December 28th: Mangerton Woodlands Extended Trail. December 29th: Knockreer Demesne to Golden Gates. December 30th: Kate Kearney's to Struicin Mountain. New Year's Eve: no walk. New Year's Day: Torc Waterfall to Queen's Drive.064-37928, www.killarney.ie/ walkkillarney.
Co Mayo
Walks deals You could opt instead for one of a range of three-day guided-walks packages in Westport, Co Mayo, after Christmas, with Croagh Patrick Walking Tours. The festival package includes four nights' accommodation and a choice of two walks each day - moderate/easy or hard/strenuous - starting on Monday, December 29th. The walks will be on Achill Island, from Lough Inagh to Leenane Village, and Croagh Patrick Mountain. 098-26090, www. walkingireland.com.
* If you would like to submit information for this guide, please e-mail it, at least seven days before publication, to go@irishtimes.com