Saint Patrick’s Camino Downpatrick

Half Day, 6 miles including Guide, Lunch & Transfer

Average Fitness Recommended

• Visit the World’s only St Patrick Exhibition
• Ramble the Quoile River and see Inch Abbey where the legend of the snakes was written.
• Visit Patrick’s first Church in Ireland – a famous thin place
• Saturdays at 9.00 am
• Leave from Saint Patrick Centre
• Fully Guided Small Group (15 max)
• Pilgrim’s Passport, High Vis ‘Patrick’s Way Pilgrim’ Vest and lunch included.

We suggest moderate fitness level. Rainproof gear sunscreen, small backpacks recommended. Stout footwear essential.

St Patrick’s Pilgrim Walk Downpatrick is an epic adventure. Discover the amazing story of Saint Patrick at the Saint Patrick Centre and walk in his footsteps on our Pilgrim’s Way around the Medieval Town of Downpatrick. Explore the stunning countryside and visit important sites in Patrick’s story with our experienced guides who will bring Saint Patrick’s story to life and discuss spiritual aspects of his journey. Have a Pilgrim’s Lunch at The Barn in Saul (included).

The Pilgrim’s Walk an is completely guided, follows paths and country roads and observes social distancing principles. It can be complete in a day doing the entire trail or as two half-day trips. The tour always starts from the Saint Patrick Centre.

Schedule

 Visit the Saint Patrick Centre Exhibition, see the Mound of Down where the Battle of Downpatrick took place and explore Inch Abbey where the legend of the snakes was written. Walk the beautiful banks of the River Quoile and discover Patrick’s first church in Ireland at Saul. Lunch at the Barn at Saul. Return by mini-coach to Downpatrick.

Group Tour Discounts (10 or more) – Call for Details.