A WALK ALONG IRELAND'S WILD ATLANTIC WAY - May 8 to 19, 2020 a program of the stanford alumni association
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S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y
A WA L K A L O NG IR E L A ND’S
W IL D AT L A N T I C WAY
M a y 8 to 19, 2020
a p ro g ra m of th e st a nfo rd
a lu m ni asso ciati o n
Remnants of Ireland’s ancient,
isolated Celtic past are sprinkled all along its craggy and
weather-beaten Atlantic coastline. Join us as we explore
the coves, caves, jutting peninsulas and bucolic villages
that populate the Emerald Isle’s wild western shores,
coming upon medieval castles, sprawling estates and
even Ireland’s oldest dated megalithic monument.
During our daily walks across verdant rolling hills and
rugged coastal ridges, we’ll visit such iconic locales as
the legendary Ring of Kerry, the sheer Cliffs of Moher
and Blarney Castle. Stanford professor of European
literature Charlie Junkerman and walking guide Peter
Watson will be on hand to add a dash of enlightenment
to our wanderings across these magical, mystical
landscapes. Come walk with us!
B R E T T S. T H O M P S O N , ’ 8 3, D I R E CTO R , S TA N F O R D T R AV E L / S T U DY
About our walks
One step ahead. Nothing puts you more in
touch with a place than walking its storied
streets and strolling along the paths and
trails that etch its landscapes. Starting out
on a Travel/Study walk, you’re guided by
walk experts who really know the lay of the
land. You also walk with our carefully cho-
sen faculty leader, a Stanford scholar who
offers valuable insights along the way.
Insights from locals. On this program
we have the added bonus of walking with
historian Tony Morris as well as hearing
from local academics along our journey.
We go the extra mile. Enjoy al fresco
lunches starring a region’s bounty and stay
in the best of delightful inns and historic
hotels, while our staff tends to every detail.
COVER: CLIFFS OF MOHER
Faculty Leader
C H A R L I E J U N K E R M A N has had a 35-year career at
Stanford, and stepped down this past September as Associate
Provost and Dean of Continuing Studies. He continues to teach
a range of courses on literature and cultural history, and many
of Charlie’s scholarly interests converge on the Emerald Isle.
He writes about ancient stone architecture for Stonexus
magazine, and has visited the major Irish archaeological sites
from Newgrange and Dun Aonghasa many times. For twenty
years he has taught courses on W.B. Yeats, John Millington
Synge, Brian Friel and Seamus Heaney, and has been involved
“Charlie is top-notch. in theatrical productions of Friel, Wilde and Beckett. In the
early 2000s he was active in a Stanford forgiveness project
He added a broad in Northern Ireland working with local activists for peace and
reconciliation after the decades of the Troubles. Charlie is also
perspective that an avid walker, and has rambled all over the British Isles and
complemented Ireland, where—when he was lucky—the road rose to meet him,
and the wind was at his back.
the local guides’ — Associate Provost and Dean of Continuing
Studies, 1998–2018
presentations. — Associate Director, Stanford Humanities
Equally important, Center, 1990–1995
— Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies,
he’s a serious 1986–1990
— Resident Fellow, Madera House, 1984–1992
bon vivant.” — President, Stanford Historical Society, 2010–2012
— Recipient, Cuthbertson Award for Contributions to
JAM ES VAN DER MADE , Stanford, 2009
EASTERN ENGLAND — BA, English, University of Wisconsin, 1970
WA LK , 2 016 — PhD, Comparative Literature, UC-Berkeley, 1985
S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y
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MUCKROSS HOUSE
Lough
Corrib
Dubl
Aran Islands Ballyvaughan
Cliffs of Poulnabrone
Moher Dolmen
IRELAND
Tarbert
Tralee
Blarney
Muckross Castle
KILLARNEY House
NATIONAL PARK
Kenmare Cork Atlantic
Eyeries Ocean
Itinerary M O N DAY, M AY 11
KENMARE
Today’s walk leads us onto
the lough to the stately home of
Muckross House, where Queen
Victoria was once hosted.
the southernmost of the three Enjoy a picnic lunch on the
F R I DAY & S AT U R DAY, famous peninsulas that jut into grounds before setting out for
M AY 8 & 9 the Atlantic Ocean. The Beara an afternoon walk around the
DEPART U.S. / is perhaps the least well-known edge of the lough. Drive to the
DUBLIN, IRELAND /
of these wonderful mountainous charming town of Tralee for two
CORK
ridges. Walk across low hills to nights at a historic hotel situated
Depart the U.S. on overnight
the coast and the picturesque on 30 acres of private gardens
flights to Dublin, arriving on
village of Eyeries, situated near and woodland. BALLYSEEDE CASTLE
Saturday. Transfer to the city
the mouth of the Kenmare estu- HOTEL (B,L,D)
of Cork, capital of the west of
ary. Return to our hotel by road.
Ireland. Gather this evening at T H U R S DAY, M AY 14
Dinner is on your own tonight,
our hotel for a welcome recep- DINGLE PENINSULA
perhaps in a typical Kerry pub
tion and dinner. HAYFIELD MANOR Concentrate on the Dingle Pen-
HOTEL (5/9: D)
with local Irish music. PARK HOTEL
KENMARE (B,L) insula today as we walk around
Sleagh Head with breathtaking
S U N DAY, M AY 10
T U ES DAY, M AY 12 views across the water to the
CORK / KENMARE
RING OF KERRY Blasket Islands, once the most
Explore the sights of Cork on a
Head north to the legendary westerly inhabited islands in
walking tour this morning. Visit
Ring of Kerry, known for its Europe. On our way, examine
Blarney Castle, built in 1446 by
spectacular scenery replete with beehive huts composed of lo-
Dermot McCarthy, King of Mun-
mountains, loughs and medieval cal stone, some of the ancient
ster. Those who wish can kiss
ruins. Our route takes us along vernacular architecture of
the famous Blarney Stone. After
an ancient hill path that crosses western Ireland. After lunch on
our walk around the extensive
the peninsula to Killarney Na- the beach, continue further on
grounds, drive to the beauti-
tional Park. After a picnic lunch foot before driving to the town
ful seaside town of Kenmare,
in the heart of the mountains, of Dingle and then back to our
known in Irish as Neidin (“the
descend to a scenic waterfall country house hotel. BALLYSEEDE
little nest”) due to its location,
before returning to Kenmare by CASTLE HOTEL (B,L,D)
nestled among the surrounding
road. PARK HOTEL KENMARE (B,L,D)
mountains. Spend the next three F R I DAY, M AY 15
nights in our luxurious hotel, a W E D N ES DAY, M AY 13 TRALEE / CLIFFS
Relais et Chateaux property KENMARE / TRALEE OF MOHER /
dating back to 1897. PARK HOTEL Begin our day with a short walk BALLY VAUGHAN
KENMARE (B,L,D)
to an isolated hunting lodge in Leave the southwest corner
the Ring of Kerry. From here, of Ireland and drive north to
take a delightful boat ride across Tarbert for a ferry ride across
lin
EYERIES
the mouth of Ireland’s great-
est river, the Shannon. From
Bronze and Iron Ages. Return
by boat to Doolin this evening. Walk Details
here, we make for the wild west GREGANS CASTLE HOTEL (B,L,D)
On this remarkable adven-
coast at the famous Cliffs of ture through Western Ireland,
Moher to walk along the dra- M O N DAY, M AY 18
BALLY VAUGHAN / we spend an average of 3.5
matic coastline. After our picnic,
continue our walk before driving GALWAY / DUBLIN hours on the trail each day
on to our beautiful hotel in Head north to County Gal- (no more than 5 hours) and
Ballyvaughan where we spend way for a walk that meanders cover as many as 8 miles.
among woods and the myriad
the next three nights. GREGANS The landscape includes
CASTLE HOTEL (B,L,D) local ponds and loughs. After
elevation gains and losses up
a final picnic lunch, drive to
the great city of Dublin. Stay to 1,300 feet. Trails are mostly
S AT U R DAY, M AY 16
THE BURREN the night in a beautiful country in good condition; however,
Our day begins with a short house with a Ryder Cup golf there may be uneven, rocky
drive onto the Burren, a vast course and enjoy a celebratory or muddy terrain. Moderate
and extensive bed of limestone farewell dinner. THE K CLUB (B,L,D) agility is required to negotiate
that lies across much of County stiles and fences.
Clare. Hike around a headland T U ES DAY, M AY 19
and down to the coast. After DUBLIN / U.S.
our picnic lunch we continue After breakfast, transfer to
through this wild and rocky the Dublin airport for
landscape, stopping to visit return flights to the U.S.
Poulnabrone Dolmen, the old-
est dated megalithic monument
in Ireland. Return to our hotel by
road. GREGANS CASTLE HOTEL (B,L,D)
S U N DAY, M AY 17
ARAN ISLANDS
Today drive to Doolin for a ferry
ride to the Aran Islands, the
inspiration for countless stories
and folk tales. Our walk today
leads us to the much photo-
graphed cliff-edge fort of Dun
Aonghasa, whose structures
are believed to date from the
POULNABRONE DOLMEN
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fees Immunization costs Meals and
DATES beverages other than those specified
May 8 to 19, 2020 (12 days) as included Independent and private
transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption
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and baggage insurance Excess-baggage
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and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for
COST* nongroup services
$9,595 per person, double occupancy
AIR ARRANGEMENTS
$11,400 per person, single occupancy
You are responsible for booking and purchasing
*Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person
airfare to the start location and from the end
INCLUDED location of the program. These air purchases
10 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations are NOT included in the program cost. To assist
11 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners you in making these independent arrangements,
Welcome and farewell receptions Gratuities we will send you details with your confirmation
to guides, hotel staff, porters and drivers for materials on when to arrive and depart.
all group activities All tours as described in
WH AT TO E XPECT
the itinerary Group transfer and baggage
We consider this walking program to be mod-
handling on program arrival and departure
erately strenuous and physically demanding.
days Minimal medical, accident and
Participants must be physically fit, active and in
evacuation insurance Educational program
good health. Sturdy, well-fitting and broken-in
with lecture series and pre-departure materials,
hiking shoes with ankle support are essential.
including recommended reading list, a selected
You will need to bring a light daypack with
book, map and travel information Services
raingear, camera, sunscreen and water bottle.
of our professional tour manager to assist you
We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older
throughout the program
on this program.
RING OF KERRY
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