Cycling the Wild Atlantic Way and Western Ireland

6 cycle tours along Ireland’s west coast

Boasting deserted beaches, towering sea-cliffs and tiny harbours – not to mention rich cultural and historical interest – the west of Ireland has much to entice the visitor, and with many miles of quiet roads, it’s a cyclist’s paradise. The Wild Atlantic Way is a driving route along Ireland’s Atlantic seaboard, covering over 2,350km of coastline and showcasing the region’s breathtaking landscapes. This guide adapts the route for cyclists – and throws in a couple of other highlights (such as the Aran Islands and Killarney) for good measure.

Since relatively few people are likely to have seven weeks to spare for a full Wild Atlantic Way tour, the book presents six self-contained cycle tours, each offering 7–10 days of riding. For the full Wild Atlantic Way experience, these distinct routes can be linked together into a 44-stage trip from Derry/Londonderry to Cork. Each route includes detailed advice on accommodation and facilities, plus optional detours and shortcuts and points of interest. The routes themselves are presented as ‚route cards‘: ideal for use with a cycle computer, these pages provide ‚at a glance‘ information for when you’re on the road, covering navigation, facilities and local highlights.

The guide covers all the practicalities – including transport, equipment and general tips on cycling in Ireland – and also offers background information on geology, plants and wildlife, history and culture to enhance your journey. The result is an ideal companion to discovering western Ireland, where magnificent scenery, a vibrant music scene and a warm Irish welcome await the turn of your pedals.

• ISBN: 9781852849092
• Second Edition
• Pages/Seitenzahl: 256
• Size/Maße: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.6cm
• Weight/Gewicht: 310g

A guidebook to 6 cycle-touring routes along Ireland’s west coast. Based on the Wild Atlantic Way, the world’s longest signed coastal route, each tour can be completed in 7-10 days by any reasonably fit cyclist.

• Presented in 6 tours between 291 and 504km (181-313 miles) in length, with optional variants given
• Average daily stages of 55km (34 miles) that take 4-5 hours of riding
• Tours can be linked together to form a 44 stage, 2450km (1522 mile) trip between Derry/Londonderry and Cork
• Key centres include Donegal, Sligo, Achill Island, Galway, Westport, the Aran Islands, Limerick, Tralee, Bantry, Kinsale
• Maps and route cards provided for each stage
• Best ridden May through September
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and transport along the route