A Wild Island Immersion

The island of Tory (Toraigh in Irish means steep, rocky heights) sits 14km off the coast of the North West of Ireland and is a dramatic and mythic jewel in Irish history and heritage. Tory has a resident population who speak Irish, or Gaeilge, and who have a long and vibrant lineage stretching back to ancient times.

Walking the Edge- a Wild Island Immersion is a walking tour and rare opportunity to have the insider’s view of life in this unique place on the extreme edge of Europe. Stories of seafaring, legendary conflict and survival intertwine with the dramatic coastline and a wealth of marine life which resides peacefully there.

The tour is guided by Aodh or Hugh, a native Irish speaker working on the island and can be taken in the Irish or English language. It includes a discussion with a resident islander, and a walking tour laying bare the wild-life, history, mythology, and indigenous face of Ireland.

The tour can be taken as a day tour or as a day tour plus overnight. The day tour will comprise a 2-3 hour walk on the island, with the opportunity for a sea swim before you depart for home. The overnight tour will comprise two walks, a longer afternoon walk on arrival and a shorter walk the following morning, with an optional sea swim .

Overnight accommodation is in the Tory Island Hotel and evening meal and breakfast is included in the overnight tour price based on double or twin occupancy. Single occupancy upgrade is available on request.

Ferry cost (€10-25 depending on age) is NOT included and can be booked locally or on-line at www.toryferry.com in advance of arrival. Family and group tickets are available. Please note the ferry departs from Magheraroarty Pier promptly and responsibility for travel to/from the ferry port and for early arrival is entirely yours.

Bespoke packed lunches are available on this tour on request and can be quoted separately.

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Meet Our Instructors

Lorcan McBride

Director

I have been making the outdoors both my work and passion for over 10 years now- and every activity brings new people, new places, and new discoveries. What keeps me smiling is discovering the depth of Ireland’s natural heritage- and how people take to it so positively. I have been working with community leaders in Aotearoa/New Zealand for years to understand our own indigenous identity.

Robin Crouch

Director

Robin is a director of the company and experienced outdoor leader. Specialising in environmental education, Robin is a proud home-schooler and spends a lot of time exploring the outdoors on a daily basis with his young family. He loves climbing and canoeing, always including some foraged food en route!

Darren Thompson

Adventure Guide

Born in the city, Darren spent 12 years working in Scotland leading water and land based expeditions. Living in Inishowen since 2018, he is happiest when rock-climbing and kayaking around our beautiful coast-line

Michelle McLaughlin

Adventure Guide

Hiya I’m Michelle. I’ve been coaching Outdoor Education for over 30 years. As well as teaching I avidly do Outdoor Pursuits for my hobbies. It’s an amazing feeling empowering people to get out of their comfort zone and find a buzz that will stay with them for a long time