The Wild Atlantic Way and Western Ireland

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.