Private tour in Londonderry Paul Q

Roaming Round Rathlin

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Paul Q.

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Hi I'm Paul . I live on the North Coast of Northern Ireland and that suits me fine. I am an outdoors person. I am part of a loving family. I enjoy walking, whatever the weather. I am a keen birder; certainly not an expert but a well-worn amateur. I also like to see what flowers I can identify in the countryside. I have an interest in local history, and reading tastes tend towards biography. I have been guiding for many years. I concentrate in the area where I live, I don't cover all of Ireland. I enjoy meeting new folk: I have seldom encountered unfriendly or hard-to-please guests. So it's great when folk share a bit about themselves and I can share a bit of me in return. Guiding gets me out in the areas I love. And if there's a walk in it, that's a bonus. When you tour with me, it will be in Counties Derry and Antrim, in Northern Ireland. There are sandy beaches, rugged coastlines, rolling green pastures and some hills. We don't go in for towering mountains much. Derry is the second city of Northern Ireland, a few miles from the border with the Republic. Our people are friendly and welcoming to tourists. We have a good reputation for our food and drink and there are lots of excellent accommodation options. I have just a few tours on offer, but please get in touch if you want something different. . . I've done others in the past and I am happy to make your vacation the best ever. Looking forward to hearing from you. -OCN Level 2 Tour Guiding. -BA Hons English and MA Modern Literature, both from Ulster University. -Full driving license . None

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Overview of your Londonderry tour

Paul has been offering guided walks on Rathlin for many years. Join him for a unique day out. Learn about life on an island, how the locals live in the present day and how life was in the past. Find out about battles, landlords and Robert the Bruce , the 14th Century Scottish King. Your guide's interests include birds and wild flowers. The main season for birds runs from late April to mid July and a visit to the RSPB Seabird Centre is recommended during this period. The walking is relaxed rather than energetic and the itinerary is customised to suit each group. Your guide will arrange your ferry travel and optional on-island bus, if required. Paul believes that no other TBL guide offers this fun and interesting day trip.

Your Londonderry tour itinerary

Meet Paul at the Ferry office in Ballycastle to arrive 15 minutes before ferry departure. The journey to Rathlin lasts 40 minutes maximum. On initial contact with the guide a plan for your day will be agreed ie how long do you want on-island, how much walking. What do you want to do or would you prefer Paul to give a suggested itinerary. After, return to Ballycastle by ferry. Optionals at extra cost can be included in the cost you pay eg ferry tickets, on island bus and RSPB Seabird Centre admission. If bad weather causes ferry cancellation a full refund will be given.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Guests travel by their own private car from Derry to Ballycastle. On Rathlin it is walking on quiet roads and trails. If requested transport on the local tourist bus can be arranged. This is a public bus and is basic.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Ferry tickets, island bus and RSPB Seabird Centre costs can be added to the basic cost if desired. Alternatively, guests can pay these themselves but this needs to be done with Paul's approval to fit the itinerary. Cash works best on Rathlin! The quoted cost of £1100 is for a group size of three adults. Smaller group is possible at reduced rate and a larger group will cost more. In such cases cost will be agreed at time of booking.
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Meeting location

Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Ballycastle Ferry terminal.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Tour categories
Boat
History
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Tour reference number
995390
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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Who is this private tour in Londonderry best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for those who want to explore Northern Ireland's only inhabited offshore island, Rathlin, with a knowledgeable local guide. It's ideal for travellers interested in history, nature, and birdwatching, as well as those who prefer a relaxed walking experience. Families with children will find it suitable due to its kid-friendly nature.

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