The North West Passage is an interregional touring route which commences in the bustling and vibrant capital Dublin and flows through the plains of Royal Meath, Louth, the smallest county in Ireland and onwards across the rolling hills of Monaghan before crossing into Northern Ireland. Here it traverses the council areas of Armagh, Dungannon, Omagh and Strabane, through towns and small villages, lakelands, rivers and lush landscapes before crossing the frontier again into beautiful and rugged Donegal on the north west fringe of Europe.

Ireland's landscape still holds the memories of an ancient and beautiful civilisation. From the sixth century, Ireland's art, culture and learning shone like a beacon as the Dark Ages extinguished the bright lights of Celtic sophistication throughout the European continent.

A long and turbulent history that stretches from before Christ to the day before yesterday, is waiting to be discovered along the North West Passage.

Some of Europe’s finest Celtic Christian sites can be found on this corridor of history. The Book of Kells, the Passage Tombs of Knowth and Newgrange, Navan Fort in Co. Armagh and Glen Columcille are all awaiting you on your trip along the North West Passage, where wonders unfold.

The North West Passage is an interregional touring route which commences in the bustling and vibrant capital Dublin and flows through the plains of Royal Meath, Louth, the smallest county in Ireland and onwards across the rolling hills of Monaghan before crossing into Northern Ireland. Here it traverses the council areas of Armagh, Dungannon, Omagh and Strabane, through towns and small villages, lakelands, rivers and lush landscapes before crossing the frontier again into beautiful and rugged Donegal on the north west fringe of Europe.

From beautifully undulating parkland treasures, to what Nick Faldo called "the most natural golf links", spoiled for choice, is definitely not an exaggeration when describing what the golfer can experience along the North West Passage. An abundance of 18 and 9 hole courses, including genuine championship level courses to suit the abilities of every level of golfer, the North West Passage is truly blessed with quality and variety along the route.

With quality accommodation within short distances of all clubs, whether you are on a Corporate or private break the North West Passage's golf offerings, together with the warmth of the welcome in all regions along the route, means you will be able to enjoy in a competitive or more relaxed way, golf with every other aspect of your stay looked after by ever helpful and accommodating staff.

The North West Passage is an interregional touring route which commences in the bustling and vibrant capital Dublin and flows through the plains of Royal Meath, Louth, the smallest county in Ireland and onwards across the rolling hills of Monaghan before crossing into Northern Ireland. Here it traverses the council areas of Armagh, Dungannon, Omagh and Strabane, through towns and small villages, lakelands, rivers and lush landscapes before crossing the frontier again into beautiful and rugged Donegal on the north west fringe of Europe.

The North West Passage exemplifies Ireland’s keen literary traditions, incorporating regions and places which are synonymous with some of Irelands finest writers and yet able to lead you to the homes and working destinations of a wide range of writers, diverse enough in their styles to capture the preferences of all who travel along the route.

Welcome to the North West Passage, where literary wonders unfold:

The North West Passage is an interregional touring route which commences in the bustling and vibrant capital Dublin and flows through the plains of Royal Meath, Louth, the smallest county in Ireland and onwards across the rolling hills of Monaghan before crossing into Northern Ireland. Here it traverses the council areas of Armagh, Dungannon, Omagh and Strabane, through towns and small villages, lakelands, rivers and lush landscapes before crossing the frontier again into beautiful and rugged Donegal on the north west fringe of Europe.

A walking holiday through the countryside of the North West Passage, is an ideal way to discover the very atmosphere and history of Ireland.

Take your time, there is no rush. The many guides available in each area will accompany you on the organised walks and provide local knowledge as you amble your way through the North West Passage, where wonders unfold.

There is time to explore or just relax in luxury accommodation on the route. To compliment the tour we will visit a number of centres that explore the history of Ireland, from pre-Christian times.