Causeway Coast, Guided Walking with Sightseeing in Northern Ireland

In the hopefully rare event of any cause for complaints regarding accommodation, you should notify your leader who can then attempt to rectify the problem.

Your stay is full-board. This includes daily breakfasts, packed lunch options, and evening meals. Vegetarian choices and dietary requirements can be catered for (please give advance notice when booking).

Packed lunches

Our packed lunches will be too much food for some and not enough for others; if you feel you might need more food during the walk, please bring a supply of snacks to supplement this – it won’t always be possible to buy these on the route. Your packed lunches will include: a bread sandwich or roll with a choice of filling; some fresh fruit; fruit cake/flapjack or similar, crisps and/or biscuits. For those of you tackling a level 4 or above holiday, we would highly recommend bringing some trail mix or something similar to ensure you've some fuel in reserve should you need it.

Dietary requirements

Our partner hotels can cater for most dietary requirements, but it is important you advise us of any allergies and dietary restrictions you have at the time of booking.

Luggage transfers

When you change from one hotel to another, we will arrange for your luggage to be transferred for you. This is included in the cost of your holiday. Please remember that other people will need to move your suitcase so please pack thoughtfully. Your flight baggage allowance will be detailed on your holiday despatch documents, received 4-6 weeks prior to the start date, and if you can limit your luggage to one bag, rucksack or suitcase that would be very helpful. Make sure your bags are clearly labelled with your name and “HF Holidays”.

This holiday begins in Belfast. For those who have booked our “with flight” option, you will fly from London to Belfast City airport, from where you will be transferred to the Clayton Hotel.

Your holiday ends in Belfast. If you have booked our “with flight” option, we will take you back to Belfast city airport. If you have booked without-flight, you’re welcome to either leave the holiday in Ballycastle, or to join the group transfer back to Belfast on the departure day, and we will make a stop at the airport and at Great Victoria Street railway station on request (times to coincide with group flights).

It's best to be prepared for all weather conditions. To make it easier, here is a list of items you should consider packing.   

Essentials  

• Walking boots 

• Waterproof jacket 

• Waterproof trousers 

• Insulated jacket/top 

• Walking clothing  

• Walking socks (plus spares)  

• Sunhat 

• Gloves/mitts and warm hat

• Water bottle (minimum 2 litre capacity)  

• Headtorch

• High-factor sunscreen (minimum SPF 30)  

• Swimcap (compulsory in Itialian resorts)

• Sunglasses with a dark lens 

• Rucksack (15-30 litres)  

• Mobile phone 

• Personal first aid kit (containing your medication, blister plasters, etc.) 

• Passport 

• Visa (if applicable) 

• Copy of your travel insurance policy 

• UK Global Health Insurance Card (formerly known as EHIC) 

Recommended

• Collapsible walking poles 

• Swimwear and travel towel

• Snacks

• Dry bags

• Rubbish bags

• Insect repellent

Optional extras

• Camera 

• Sit mat

• Flask for hot drinks 

• Durable lunch box

• Gaiters 

• GPS device (excluding Bhutan, Georgia and India)

Walks may be changed for safety reasons and are subject to a maximum and minimum number of guests.

Leaders always consider the safety of the group as a whole, and may need to alter or curtail the walk if the conditions dictate. Your leader may refuse to accept a guest where clothing, equipment or behaviour is unsuitable. In the event of a problem all leaders carry a mobile phone, first aid kit, group shelter, spare maps and a compass.

Please note: If you choose to leave the group your leader is no longer responsible for you.

If you have a particular health condition or disability please put this on your guest registration form. This information will be confidential to your leaders and the house manager, but leaders do need to take account of any issues when planning walks. Please carry a copy of these trip notes with you, or note down the contact phone number for your accommodation (details in the travel section) should you need them in case of emergency.

Ticks

Ticks are tiny creatures that live in vegetation and can attach themselves to passing animals or walkers and may carry a risk of Lyme Disease. Please refer to NHS advice and guidelines for information prior to your holiday.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance and any other personal insurance relevant to you and the holiday. It is particularly important with the possibility of flight changes and cancellations due to the challenging weather conditions that can occur on the islands and might impact your onward travel arrangements.