The Wild Atlantic Way and Western Ireland

Cycle the Wild Atlantic Way and experience the world's longest signed coastal route, a spectacular journey along Ireland's wild and rugged west coast from Derry/Londonderry in the north to Cork in the south. Passing dramatic sea cliffs, sweeping Atlantic beaches, remote islands, and ancient landscapes, this is one of the great long-distance cycle touring adventures in Europe. Each of the 6 cycle tours in this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook by author Tom Cooper covers between 291 and 504km (181–313 miles) and can be completed in 7–10 days by any reasonably fit cyclist. The tours can also be combined to create a single 44-stage, 2450km (1522-mile) journey from Derry/Londonderry to Cork. Explore Ireland's west coast through 6 self-contained cycle tours, covering Donegal, Connacht, the Aran Islands and the Burren, the southwest peninsulas, and the Fuchsia Coast, with each tour taking 7–10 days for a reasonably fit cyclistLink all 6 tours into a single 44-stage, 2450km (1522-mile) journey inspired by the Wild Atlantic Way driving route, from Derry/Londonderry to CorkUnmissable highlights along the route 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 KerryNavigate with confidence using maps and route cards provided for each stage, alongside downloadable GPX files to support your planning and navigation throughout the journeyComprehensive practical planning information covering accommodation, food and drink, transport, and key centres including Donegal, Sligo, Galway, Westport, Limerick, Tralee, Bantry, and Kinsale makes it easy to plan your trip Plan your Wild Atlantic Way cycling adventure with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. 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.