SHP Bike Tours
Teens, Adults, and Families
UNITED STATES, CANADA, EUROPE
Celebrating 43 Years!

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Ireland and England

Magical, mystical, and lush - with a hint of Shakespeare
MODERATE BIKING      30 DAYS
Trip #IRE

In Ireland, we bike through some of the world’s prettiest scenery (are there really 40 shades of green in Ireland?), along quiet lanes, past white cottages with colorful doors. Signs are in Gaelic and English, so you’ll see this musical language, then hear it in the shops while you choose that night's supper or a great souvenir.


Cycle through busy fishing villages, picnic on a seaside cliff, stay on an island, explore ancient ruins, enjoy magical Irish harp music, kiss the Blarney Stone and then discover exciting Dublin. The ferry to England is a chance to relax and write those postcards that your families are expecting! Busses and trains let you rest your cycling muscles and still see a lot. There is no cycling in England. The group will use public transportation to get from place to place.




We explore Stratford on foot, ending the day at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Then it's on to Oxford to visit that great medieval university town. Windsor Castle is the favorite home of England's royal family, so watch for famous faces while you tour there. This trip finishes in exciting London, to see the Tower, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Piccadilly Circus, ride a double–decker bus, watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and try to fit in all the wonders of this cosmopolitan city. Just be sure to look right when crossing the street and “Mind the Gap!”

  2012 Dates Finishing Grades
Section From To Boys Girls
IRE-1 July 1 July 30 8, 9 8, 9
IRE-2 July 1 July 30 10 - 12 10 - 12

2012 Trip Basic Cost Airfare Rental Equip New Equip Cont Fund Total
Ireland and England $5495 not included - $350 - $5845



Logistics
When to Apply
To guarantee a place on a trip, we suggest that you reserve a place as soon as possible, by mail, phone (toll free 800-343-6132), or fax (215-891-9917). Please see applying for more information.

Trip Begins
SHP van transportation to our headquarters in Conway, MA is available from pickup points in Boston, Rye NY, Morristown NJ, Langhorne PA, and Hartford, CT. You can also drive to Conway.

Trip Ends
Logan Airport, Boston, MA. SHP van transportation is available to Framingham MA, Rye NY, Hartford CT, Morristown NJ, and Conway, MA.

Cycling
Moderate.

Bike Type
Mountain, hybrid, or road touring bike. A rental bike is available for $170.

Overnights
Camping and hostels in Ireland; all hostels in England.

Facilities
Hot showers and flush toilets at all places.

Air Travel
Reserved seats on scheduled flights.

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