Accommodation

6 nights’ lodging.

Others

WiFi (where available). Free transfer at one time on Day 1 from Galway and on the last day to either Westport train station or Galway train station. We also provide detailed maps and itineraries. Full van support, bicycle and helmet.

Guide

Experienced Guide.

Meals

6 breakfasts, 5 dinners (no drinks).

Not included:

Optional

Options & Supplements i.e., Electric Bike Upgrades 1 x optional guided hike, admission to Kylemore Abbey

Flights

International flights are not included.

Others

Accommodation before or after the trip. Some meals. Alcohol. Face masks and hand sanitizer.

Transport

Buses or Taxis (transport other than cycling) are not included.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included; Travel Insurance is compulsory.

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Day 1 Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #1 - Galway, Ireland
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #1 - Galway, Ireland

Day 1 is approximately 78.7km and will take approximately 5 hours with w/496m elevation.

Safety briefings travel planning, bike fitting the evening before we head out bright and early to Clifden; staying at the charming Quay House bed and breakfast, run by gracious innkeepers Julia and Paddy Foyle:

Built for the Harbour Master nearly 200 years ago, The Quay House has been sensitively restored and now offers guest accommodation in fourteen bedrooms (all different) with full bathrooms – all but three overlook the Harbour. Family portraits, period furniture, cosy fires and a warm Irish welcome make for a unique atmosphere of comfort and fun.

For those that have the energy, we will head out on an introductory ride around the beautiful Errislannon Peninsula early afternoon and/or rest and explore Clifden, a great shopping town with a lively music scene, before dinner at a local restaurant or Irish Pub.

Distance: 78.71km

Elevation Gain: 496m

Estimated Moving Time: 3h 47min
Day 2 Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #2 - Galway, Ireland - Bike Touring
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #2 - Galway, Ireland - Bike Touring

Clifden - Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

Day 2 is approximately 54km and will take approximately 4 hours.

After breakfast, you again cycle south, but much farther this time, catching amazing views of white horses in fields with the wild north Atlantic Ocean in the distance. You pass gorgeous secluded beaches and view fishing weirs as you come into Roundstone, a village known for its unique craftsmen. Besides having a truly wonderful ceramics and pottery store, Roundstone is home to the Bodhran drum workshop of legendary musician, Malachy Kearns. You enjoy a beautiful ride along the Ballynahinch River to visit the esteemed castle there, and then return along our favorite “bog road” with stunning views of the surrounding mountains before returning to Clifden. Dinner is on your own in Clifden with another chance to check out traditional music sessions at the local pubs.

Distance: 78.17km

Elevation Gain: 538m

Estimated Moving Time: 3h 34min
Day 3 Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #3 - Galway, Ireland - Bike Touring
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #3 - Galway, Ireland - Bike Touring

Day 3 is approximately 47km and will take approximately 4 hours.

Departing the Quay House, you ride along the famous Sky Road, past Clifden Castle and circumnavigate another peninsula, toward the fishing town of Cleggan as you make your way toward Letterfrack and on to Tully Cross. Your destination is the welcoming Renvyle House Hotel & Resort, where you can relax and enjoy the amenities at this historic, 4-star destination.

Distance: 23.34km

Elevation Gain: 185m

Estimated Moving Time: 1h 09min
Day 4 Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #4 - Galway, Ireland
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #4 - Galway, Ireland

Renvyle to Killary Harbor and Kylemore Abbey

Day 4 is approximately 35km and will take approximately 3 hours.

You ride along Killary Harbor catching great views in the valleys of the Maamturk Mountains. After a stop at the beach made famous in John Ford’s 1951 epic movie “The Quiet Man,” continue along a breathtaking valley offering views of Lough Fee, a long freshwater lake surrounded by mountains and peat bogs. Not to be missed is a visit to beautiful Kylemore Abbey, a Benedictine monastery founded on the 1,000-acre grounds of an old castle. A highlight of the visit is a stroll through the Abbey’s 6-acre walled Victorian garden. Lunch is available in the abbey’s visitor center or in the charming tea house by the walled garden. Afterward, return to the hotel and have a group dinner.

Distance: 11.89km

Elevation Gain: 79m

Estimated Moving Time: 0h 35min
Day 5 Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #5 - Galway, Ireland
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #5 - Galway, Ireland

Day 5 is approximately 33km and will take approximately 3 hours (cycle) or 5 hours Croagh Patrick (trek)

Depending on weather and conditions on the mountain, today’s choice is either cycling or hiking. For biking, we transit to our ride’s start near Leenaun to cycle along a breathtaking valley nestled at the foot of towering mountains as we make our way to Louisburgh and then on into Westport. Optional Hike: Walking up Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s “Holy Mountain,” is a hiker’s delight. We will take the 4.3 mile “pilgrim’s path” starting at the foot of the mountain in the town of Murrisk, and allow 4 to 5 hours for the roundtrip journey (8.6 miles total), with some time at the top to savor the accomplishment of reaching this most famous peak. The hike on the “Pilgrim’s Path” is not considered difficult though it features a 2,400-foot elevation gain. This is a hardy hike and utterly rewarding! **This hike requires sturdy hiking shoes. Our lodging for the night will be at the lovely Plaza Hotel in beautiful Westport. The hotel is downtown, within walking distance to all of Westport’s famous music locations. After dinner, don’t miss sipping a Guinness at Matt Molloy’s Pub which has live traditional music nightly. Keep an eye out for Molloy, a member of the Chieftains since 1979, as he occasionally drops into his Bridge Street pub to play the flute.

Distance: 39.24km

Elevation Gain: 218m

Estimated Moving Time: 1h 57min
Day 6 Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #6 - Galway, Ireland
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #6 - Galway, Ireland

Westport, Great Western Greenway, Newport

Day 6 is approximately 67km and will take approximately 5 hours.

After a brief transit to our day’s starting point, we head out on the recently created “Great Western Greenway,” a pristine cycle and walking path. Providing views around Achill Sound, the bike path links us to a portion of the Wild Atlantic Way — a series of small, lesser travelled roads that circle around the sound, returning us to Mullaranny where we rejoin the bike path and end our standard ride in lively Newport, with an option to enjoy more of the new bike path straight back to Westport. Enjoy a final night in this town full of epic musical venues. Dinner will be at a local pub.

Distance: 52.38km

Elevation Gain: 245m

Estimated Moving Time: 2h 28min
Day 7 Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #7 - Galway, Ireland
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #7 - Galway, Ireland

Day 7, Departure.

After a final breakfast, we offer a transfer to Westport or Galway stations for train connections.

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Itinerary of your trip Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland Guided *Cycle* Tour/Packing

Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #1 - Galway, Ireland

Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #2 - Galway, Ireland - Bike Touring

Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #3 - Galway, Ireland - Bike Touring

Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #4 - Galway, Ireland

Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #5 - Galway, Ireland

Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #6 - Galway, Ireland

Wild Atlantic Way - Stage #7 - Galway, Ireland

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