Ireland and Connemara by bike
Discover Connemara by bike on the west coast of Ireland through spectacular and sparsely populated valleys. Travel the coastal roads along the Atlantic Ocean and visit small traditional towns and villages. You end your cycling holiday in Ireland in the city elected "Best Place to Live in Ireland", and take the opportunity to enjoy traditional music, lively pubs and restaurants.
Highlights of the stay:
- Spectacular and sparsely populated valleys
- Clifden and Westport
- Traditional towns and villages
- Kylemore Abbey
- The Renvyle peninsula
- Connemara National Park
Day 1 - Arrival in Clifden
Arrive in Clifden, the 'capital of Connemara', to begin your stay. Discover the city bursting with culture, traditional music, picturesque streets, pubs and restaurants. Your bikes and equipment await you at your accommodation. Enjoy an evening in this friendly, lively and warm city where everyone knows each other.
Overnight in Clifden
Day 2 - From Clifden to Renvyle - 45 km
Begin your cycle route on the Sky Road from Clifden to the Renvyle Peninsula. The Sky Road takes you to the edge of Connemara with breathtaking views over the rocky Atlantic coast. You then pass through the Connemara National Park, in the village of Letterfrack, where you can put down your bike and stroll on hiking trails. Arriving on the Renvyle Peninsula, you will be enchanted by this rugged landscape jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean and is home to a community of fishermen.
Overnight in Renvyle
Day 3 - From Renvyle to Leenane - 26km
From the Renvyle Peninsula you visit the pretty village of Tullycross with its traditional thatched cottages. Then you continue to Kylemore Abbey. This Gothic-style castle was built in 1867 and has one of the most beautiful gardens in Ireland. As you leave Kylemore, you will experience the majestic Twelve Bens mountain range as you pass beneath its impressive peaks. Killary Harbor, Ireland's only fjord, can be seen as you round a bend. You will spend the night in the small village of Leenane, nestled under the mountains of Maumturk.
Overnoght in Leenane
Day 4 - From Leenane to Westport - 55 km
You follow the shores of Killary Fjord, pass from County Galway to County Mayo before reaching the Delphi Valley. Once heavily populated, today only a few houses remain. This void showcases its rugged beauty and spectacular views. You then cycle along Doolough Lake to the coastal town of Louisburgh. In Louisburgh, take a break to take in the gentle pace of life in a small farming town in the west of Ireland. Following the coastal road once more, along the shores of Clew Bay, you reach Westport. The sacred mountain of Croagh Patrick offers an impressive panorama, spend an evening exploring this vibrant city on the last day of your trip to Ireland.
Overnight in Westport
Day 5 - End of stay in Ireland
End of the tour after breakfast.
