Hostel:

Sleepzone Hostel:Sleepzone Connemara is delighted to offer a very special overnight rate to walkers during the Leenane Walking Festival.

€15 per person/night in ensuite dorms, and  €25/person/night in ensuite twin or double rooms (based on 2 people sharing).See www.sleepzone.ie for more information and to make a booking.

Sleepzone Connemara is spectacularly situated overlooking The Killary - Ireland’s only fjord, which runs 16km from the village of Leenane to where it opens onto the Atlantic Ocean. Built in the late 1800's the former hunting lodge has now been converted into one of the most comfortable hostels anywhere in Europe. It has over 100 beds in 21 en suite rooms - both private and dormitory. Sleepzone Connemara has some fantastic facilities; residents' lounge, free internet and wifi access, TV room, self-catering kitchen, outdoor terrace and its own tennis court.

Sleepzone Hostels – three of the Top Ten Hostels in Ireland (Hostelworld.com Awards 2010)"

Hotels:

Leenane Hotel: An old coaching inn situated in the village, so no taxis required, this is a charming three star hotel overlooking the majestic Killary Harbour, Mweelrea and Ben Gorm mountains. The Hotel has 64 bedrooms including 20 brand new superior rooms, and boasts new sea weed baths. The hotel is just a short stroll from the Western Way.

€189 for 3 nights bed and breakfast, dinner on two evenings with bbq buffet and céilí on the Sunday or  €79 per night DBB.                                                                                         Rates are per person sharing. Upgrade to superior room €10 per person per night. Unwind after your days walking - Sea weed baths €20 per person for bath, steam room and sauna – bring your togs! For more info check out www.leenanehotel.com or email info@leenanehotel.com

Leenane Hotel

Aasleagh Lodge:Aasleagh Lodge a large Victorian country house is one of the most beautifully situated lodges in Ireland.  Built beside the famous Aasleagh Falls on the Erriff River and half encircled by a magnificent plantation of Scots pine. The Lodge has sensational views over Hillary Harbour and the mountains of Connemara.  Exceptional sea food, home-baking, good wines and packed lunches. Ideal base for cycling, walking, golfing, painting and fishing.   Special Walking Festival Offer of 45 euro pps.  For more information sheck out www.aasleaghlodge.ie

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Aasleagh Lodge

B&B's

• Doirenaghcleigh Lodge

€40 per person per night. Email doirenacleigh@eircom.net or call 095 42928 or 087 9577364 for more details.

• Glen Valley House

€40 per person per night. Check out www.glenvalleyhouse.com or call 095 42269/ 087 2808366

View 2010 Walking Festival programme here!

 What to bring with you for a walking weekend

Leenane Mountain Walking Festival is organised by a group of locals who want to help make this amazing part of the country accessible to everyone, give people a chance to see what the West of Ireland has to offer and also help bring busy to the local community. Any profits made are used to help develop the festival even more in the following years event and help keep prices down.