The Wild Atlantic Way and Western Ireland : 6 cycle tours along Ireland's west coast

Experience the Wild Atlantic Way, the world's longest signed coastal route, stretching from Derry/Londonderry in the north to Cork in the south. This comprehensive Cicerone guidebook presents 6 self-contained cycle tours that can be completed individually in 7–10 days each, or linked together to create a single epic 44-stage, 2450km (1522-mile) journey. Each tour covers between 291 and 504km and is achievable by any reasonably fit cyclist. Explore Ireland's most spectacular landscapes as you pass dramatic sea cliffs, sweeping Atlantic beaches, remote islands, and ancient terrain. Unmissable highlights include Malin Head, the Slieve League Cliffs, Achill Island, Connemara, the Aran Islands, the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher, the Dingle Peninsula, and the Ring of Kerry. The tours cover Donegal, Connacht, the Aran Islands and the Burren, the southwest peninsulas, and the Fuchsia Coast. Plan with confidence using detailed maps, route cards for each stage, and downloadable GPX files for navigation. Comprehensive practical information covers accommodation, food and drink, transport, and key centres including Donegal, Sligo, Galway, Westport, Limerick, Tralee, Bantry, and Kinsale. Immerse yourself in the dramatic coastlines, island landscapes, and rich cultural heritage of western Ireland on one of the world's great long-distance cycle routes.