Tours in the UK and Ireland

These pages contain guides for the tours we have done in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. First, some preliminary information:

Useful information for travelling in the UK and Ireland:

In the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), road distances and speed limits are in miles; in the Republic of Ireland they are in kilometres. In all countries, driving is on the left. The Isle of Man is part of the UK.
Road signs in most of Ireland are in both Irish and English; in some Gaeltacht areas, such as Connemara, the signs are in Irish only. Some satnavs may only recognise the Irish names. Road maps giving town names in both Irish and English can be purchased from larger petrol stations.
Some of the roads in more remote areas are not always in the best condition, often containing potholes or subsiding at the edges. Take extra care on these roads.
The currency in the UK is pound sterling; in the Republic of Ireland it is the euro.
Particularly in western Scotland and Ireland, the weather can change very suddenly - it can go from rain, cloud and zero visibility to bright sunshine and clear skies in a matter of just a few minutes (and, of course, vice versa). If the weather conditions when you wake up in the morning are terrible, don't worry. If the conditions are glorious, count your blessings but prepare for the worst.

Accommodation while travelling in the UK and Ireland
In order to keep the costs of our tours down, we camp as often as possible, only using hostels (and very occasionally guesthouses) in poor weather and when we wish to stay in the centre of a city. In Ireland, many farmhouse buildings have been converted into B&Bs (Bed & Breakfast guesthouses) or into hostels and camping grounds. The campsites, hostels and B&Bs listed in the Accommodation sections of this website are all ones I have personally stayed in and would recommend.

Eating and drinking in the UK and Ireland
Since we buy most of our food in supermarkets and only occasionally eat in restaurants, this website does not contain a food guide to the destinations we have visited, although on some pages I have mentioned local specialities.

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