Deluxe Connemara

Deluxe Connemara is a six-day self-guided luxury tour of the best of Connemara, with stays in country house and castle hotels far from the noise of the city. Riders set their own pace, meals feature regional produce, and luggage moves between hotels each day, so only daytime essentials need to be carried.

After a private airport transfer and a night in a five-star Galway hotel, the route heads west through bog, moorland, lakes and forest to Screebe House, a restored Victorian country house. Next comes Ballynahinch Castle Hotel for two nights, set on a 700-acre estate, with a loop to the fishing village of Roundstone and Dogs Bay beach.

The final ride follows the Sky Road into Clifden, a colourful town known for traditional music, for a night at Abbeyglen Castle Hotel, before a private transfer back to the airport.

Highlights:

• Nights at Screebe House, Ballynahinch Castle and Abbeyglen Castle
• The Sky Road with Atlantic views
• Roundstone and Dogs Bay beach
• The Twelve Bens and Connemara National Park
• Derrygimlagh, the Alcock and Brown landing site
• Traditional music in Galway and Clifden

Surface and terrain:
Quiet sealed back roads through bog, moorland, lakes and forest, then coastal and mountain roads around the Twelve Bens and the Sky Road. Daily ascent is 190 - 450 m. The gravel bike option suits occasional gravel paths.

Likely weather:
Mild, changeable Atlantic conditions, typically 10 - 19°C from April to October, warmest July and August. Showers are possible on any day, with strong coastal winds at times.

Suitable for:
Riders wanting a relaxed luxury break, comfortable with 30 - 55 km days on quiet public roads. Rated Medium by the operator; the included e-bike option makes the hills easier.