Practical Considerations
on a Horsedrawn
Caravan Holiday

Arrival

Caravans are generally occupied between 4pm and 6pm on the day of arrival. At this point it is advisable to visit the local shops and stock up with at least two day's food and provisions.

You are required to spend the first and the last night of your horse drawn caravan tour at our base in Belcarra.

Wardrobe space in the caravan is limited so you are advised to dress practically. Boots, sneakers, casual gear and light rainwear are indicated. Bring a book to read and games for the children! And remember there are no Banks or ATM's on your route

Departure

On the day of departure, caravans must be vacated at about 10am. The interval before the arrival of new guests is needed to replenish gas bottles, and to check and re-equip the caravan.

Special Requirements

Please notify us at time of booking if your party has special requirements. We extend a special invitation to extended families and special interest groups forming their very own 'wagon train' and we do our best to cater for the needs of such groups.

Arriving by Air - We're Nearer Than You Think! From the UK why not fly lowfare direct to Ireland West Airport Knock (www.knockairport.com) which is just 35 minutes away by car. There are convenient flights to Knock Airport from London Stansted, East Midlands, Liverpool, Bristol, London Luton, (www.ryanair.com), Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow, (www.bmibaby.com), London Gatwick (www.xl.com). Aer Lingus (www.aerlingus.com) serves the Heathrow/Shannon routes. We arrange transfers from airport if required. For rates visit our Tariffs page. For Self-drive cars from circa euro140 (low season) contact www.argus-rentacar.com or www.budget.ie

There are scheduled daily flights into Dublin from all major capitals with connections to Knock, Galway and Shannon.

Arriving by Road

Travel to Castlebar in County Mayo. (From Dublin by road on the N4 or by train from Heuston Station, Dublin). Leave Castlebar on the N84 towards Ballinrobe. On the outskirts of Castlebar you will cross a railway bridge. Continue for 100 metres and then turn left for Belcarra (8km).

For bus and train timetables check out http://www.buseireann.ie or http://www.irishrail.ie

For more information on County Mayo visit Mayo Ireland - Naturally!

 

 

 

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