Cycle the Best of the Wild Atlantic Way

Cycle the Best of the Wild Atlantic Way is a seven-day self-guided tour through the rugged landscapes, Atlantic coastline and traditional pubs of Galway, Connemara and Mayo. After arriving in Galway you transfer to Clifden, the capital of Connemara, for two nights.

From Clifden you ride to Cleggan and take the ferry to Inishbofin for a loop of the island, then head north via Claddaghduff and Lough Ballynakill to Leenane on Killary Harbour, with an optional detour to Kylemore Abbey. Next comes a remote ride past Doo Lough and through the Glenamurra valley to Westport, beneath Croagh Patrick.

The final stage crosses Mayo's farmland and hills via Lough Carra to Cong on the shores of Lough Corrib, before a transfer back to Galway for a last night of live music and Guinness. Nights are spent in a mix of B&Bs and hotels, with your luggage moved each day.

Highlights:

• Cycling the Atlantic coastline of Galway, Connemara and Mayo
• Day trip by ferry to the island of Inishbofin
• Freshly steamed Killary Harbour mussels
• Doo Lough and the remote Glenamurra valley
• The shores of Lough Corrib and the village of Cong
• Traditional Irish music and Guinness in Galway's pubs

Surface and terrain:
Small sealed country lanes and coastal roads. Wild Atlantic Way sections can be busier near towns, with some narrow roads and faster traffic. Rolling to hilly, with around 230 - 410 m of ascent a day. Glenamurra is remote with little phone signal.

Likely weather:
Mild, changeable Atlantic conditions from April to September, typically 10 - 19°C, warmest July and August with long daylight hours. Wet and windy weather is possible at any time, so a rain jacket is essential.

Suitable for:
Relatively fit, regular cyclists comfortable with back-to-back days of 35 - 57 km on public roads. Rated Moderate by the operator. Minimum age 15 (16 on an e-bike).

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