The Kealkill to Gougane Barra way-marked trail follows a scenic route over the mountains, through lakes and down into historic Gougane Barra.  We recently walked the most picturesque part of this trail starting at Coomacroombeg (north of Kealkill). After crossing the bridge, follow the track up the mountain past the Scottish Highland cattle.  From here, [...]

Join Wanderlust Glengarriff for a one-day guided walk into a remote corner of the spectacular Crossterry area of the Caha Mountains.   Pass by scenic waterfalls as you follow the river up the valley into the heights of the Caha Mountains.  Look out over the upper lakes of Glenlough Mountain down into beautiful Bantry Bay [...]

Wanderlust Glengarriff will guide a 3-day tour of the beautiful Glengarriff area from September 2-4.  Day one will include walking the woods of the Glengarriff Nature Reserve.  Day two we will explore the scenic Coomhola Valley.  Day three will conclude with climbing the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain.  Nordic Walking Classes are optional and price-included. Cost: € 159 for 3 walks [...]

Wanderlust will lead a nordic walking tour in Glengarriff, August 19-21.  Nordic walking is a fun, total body workout that benefits both body and mind.  Learn the technique to benefit best from healthy pole walking.  The courses are suitable for beginners. The tour will begin Friday afternoon with a 1-2 hour walk.  This will include [...]

Join us for a 3-day weekend walk in the scenic Glengarriff area, July 15-17.  We will walk the woods of the Glengarriff Nature Reserve, climb the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain and explore the scenic Coomhola Valley.  Nordic Walking Classes are optional and price-included. Cost: € 159 for 3 walks & 2 nights in Glengarriff. Costs include: – 2.5 [...]

Join us for a weekend walk in beautiful West Cork, June 11-13.  We will explore the woods of the Glengarriff Nature Reserve, climb the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain and ramble in the scenic Coomhola Valley. Nordic Walking Classes are optional and price-included. The full walk package includes full board in first class country lodge by the sea [...]

Welcome to the new website and to our Walking, Nordic Walking, and Garden Tour schedule for 2011. Wanderlust is welcoming new partner and tour guide Derek Pack in the team.  Together with Markus Bäuchle Derek will regularly guide Wanderlust walkers and hill walkers around Glengarriff, Bantry Bay and West Cork. Eliane Zimmermann offers her knowledge [...]

Explore the variety and diversity of West Cork!  Discover the old oak forests of Glengarriff.  View the awe-inspiring sea cliffs of the Atlantic coast. See Bantry Bay for miles around from the top of Sugarloaf mountain. Weekend Walking Breaks  in Glengarriff. 2011 Walking Breaks Schedule April 30-May 2   Book Now June 4-6   Book Now July 1-3   Book Now [...]

From May through October we will explore a different destination the first Wednesday of every month. 2011 Weekday Walking Schedule and Itinerary May 4: Mealagh Valley (Meet at the statue of St. Brendan in Bantry Square at 9am.) Book now June 1: Drimoleague (Meet at the statue of St. Brendan in Bantry Square at 9am.) Book now July 6: [...]

  “The Sweatlodge – The Quick Guide to an Amazing Experience” is now online for you. Get your own free pdf copy; ask info@wanderlust.ie for your password to download. Sweatlodge leader Uwe Backhaus explains the A-Z of a sweatlodge ceremony. Sweatlodge are being regularly held in Glengarriff, West Cork. Details . . .   Download [...]