02. 590 Ireland (2/2)
Cavan
02. 590 Ireland (2/2)
Medium
Difficulty285,4km
Distance+4556m
Positive Elevation-4592m
Negative ElevationMulti-day trek
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Colomban Way is the route followed by Saint Colomban at the age of twenty, around 560, from his birthplace to the great abbey of Bangor, which he left around 590 at the age of 50 to evangelise the European continent, of which he was one of the Founding Fathers according to Robert Schuman.
This route is currently being finalised
This route is currently being finalised
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Description
The Irish route has a different name depending on the language spoken: Colomban Way in English or Turas Columbanus in Gaelic.
The route is currently being finalised with the counties and provinces concerned. It will comprise fifteen or so stages, each averaging between 10 and 25km per day.
The route is currently being finalised with the counties and provinces concerned. It will comprise fifteen or so stages, each averaging between 10 and 25km per day.
- Departure : Belturbet
- Arrival : Bangor
- Towns crossed : Cavan, Fermanagh, Monaghan, Armagh, Banbridge, Newry and Mourne, Louth, Down, Ards, and North Down
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Access and parking
Close to the border with Northern Ireland, Belturbet is a small village accessible only by road, car or bus.
Within easy reach of Belfast, Bangor offers all public transport options (plane, train and bus as well as ferry).
Within easy reach of Belfast, Bangor offers all public transport options (plane, train and bus as well as ferry).
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