Walk St Patrick’s Camino from Trassey to Newcastle including Lunch with Martina Purdy

£32 pp

• Brunch at the Harbour House Inn.
• Coach to Trassey Car Park
• Water, High Vis ‘Patrick’s Way Pilgrim’ Vest included.

• Saturdays at 11.00 am
• Walking 8 Miles
• Moderate fitness, rainproof gear, sunscreen and walking footwear recommended.

Arrive for brunch at the Harbour House Inn in Newcastle and meet Adoration Sister and pilgrim guide Martina Purdy. The former-BBC political correspondent will talk about Saint Patrick’s story, the history of the local landscape and her own journey of faith. Coach to Trassey Car Park in the shadow of Meelmore Mountain and walk Saint Patrick’s Camino through Tollymore Forest Park. Cross the Shimna River and onward to Newcastle for a well- deserved seaweed bath in the afternoon.

Martina Purdy spent five years in the convent as an Adoration Sister before they having to leave when her congregation grew too small to continue her one-year formation. She is on her own spiritual journey and looks forward to you joining her.

Itinerary

11.00 Arrive at Harbour House Inn for Brunch

12.00 Depart for Saint Patrick’s Camino.

12.20 Walk St Patrick’s Camino through Tollymore Forest

4.30 Return to Newcastle.

• Upgrade – Add a Seaweed Spa (Max 8 people)

After your walk goes to Soak Seaweed Baths in Newcastle for a well- deserved seaweed bath. (£28pp)

The Seaweed baths are single units with one double treatment room available.

• The tour is completely guided, follows paths and country roads and observes social distancing principles.

• Coaching observes Social Distancing Guidelines