Connemara and Ireland by bike in 5 days

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 voted "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 in Ireland

Arrive in Clifden, the 'capital of Connemara', to begin your stay. Discover the city, its culture, its traditional music, its picturesque streets, its pubs and its 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.

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 and offers you breathtaking views of the rocky Atlantic coast. You then pass through Connemara National Park, in the village of Letterfrack, where you can put down your bike and stroll along the hiking trails. Arriving on the Renvyle Peninsula, you will be enchanted by this rugged landscape that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean and is home to a community of fishermen and farmers.

Day 3 - From Renvyle to Leenane - 25 km

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, appears alongside you after a bend. You will spend the night in the small village of Leenane, nestled under the mountains of Maumturk.

Day 4 - From Leenane to Westport - 55 km

You follow the shores of Killary Fjord, then you pass County Galway to County Mayo and before joining the Delphi Valley. Once densely populated, today only a few houses remain. This void showcases its rugged beauty and spectacular views. You then cruise 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.

Day 5 - End of stay in Ireland

End of the tour after breakfast.

General informations :

• 5 days and 4 nights
• Accommodation comfort level: 3 * (local standards)
• Child rates: contact us.

The dates :

• Departures possible every day, from April to October 2024
• High season from June to August. 
• Departure possible outside these months (additional €100)

Included :

• Luggage transport between accommodation
• Assistance in case of breakdown (except puncture)
• Before your arrival, we will send you a link to download a mobile application, on which you will find all the information necessary for the smooth running of your stay (routes, accommodation, activities to do, restaurants).

Not included :

• Transport to the place of departure
• Personal expenses.

The options :

• Your hybrid bike, your helmet, your front handlebar bag, your puncture repair kit and your lock.
• Additional night (s) at the start or end of the tour
• Theft insurance for the rented bike
• Cancellation insurance.

Levels :
1 2 3 4 5 6

Ground :
Hilly according to the stages. Circuit on roads and paths.

Weather :
Temperatures between 18 ° and 25 ° C

Technicality :

• Cycling: 25 to 55 km per day or 2 to 4 hours of cycling.
• Circuit for those used to hiking or doing a little sport regularly.
• Little signposted route, map reading desirable.

Accommodation :
3* hotels or guest rooms / lodges.

Additional nights :
An additional night is offered to you at the start and end of the tour.

Food :

• Breakfasts: hearty Irish
• Lunch: not included
• Dinner: not included.

Roadbook :

You receive a link before your arrival to download the travel diary on a mobile application. All the information for the smooth running of the bike trip is there.

Optional: reception + paper travel notebook.

The bike :

• Rental bike : VTC or mountain bike with 21 speeds. If you rent a bicycle, it will be given to you upon arrival. A security deposit will be requested. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave this bike at the last hotel and notify reception. Our correspondent will take care of his return.
• Personal bike: We do not recommend bikes with small tires. Hybrid bikes and mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before setting off. At the end of the tour, you will need to take care of your own bicycle.

Assistance:
Assistance in the event of a breakdown (except punctures for which there is no intervention).

Luggage :
They stay at the accommodation.

Transport :

• By plane: Shannon Airport, Dublin. Train connection to Clifden.
• Ferry: Brittany Ferries and Irish Ferries.

Your vehicle :
Possibility of parking at the hotel.

Cancellation insurance :
In order to guarantee the reimbursement of costs in the event of cancellation of your stay, you can take out cancellation insurance. To learn more about insurance, click here.