Westport, Connemara & Inishbofin

Starting in the vibrant town of Westport, this self-guided tour showcases the Wild Atlantic Way, from Clew Bay to the rugged beauty of Connemara National Park. Each day stops in rural towns and villages known for friendly people, traditional food and music. After a briefing and bike fitting, riders spend a day on the traffic-free Great Western Greenway, with turnaround options at Newport, Mulranny or Achill Sound.

The route then follows Clew Bay past the National Famine Memorial at Croagh Patrick and through the Doolough valley to Leenane on Killary Fjord. After lunch at Kylemore Abbey, riders catch a ferry from Cleggan to Inishbofin for two nights of island loops, birdlife and old-world charm.

Back on the mainland, the Cleggan peninsula and Sky Road lead to Clifden. A final day takes in the Errislannon Peninsula, Derrigimlagh, Roundstone and Dog's Bay.

Highlights:

• Westport, Clew Bay and the Great Western Greenway
• The National Famine Memorial and the Doolough valley
• Killary Fjord and Kylemore Abbey
• Two nights on Inishbofin, with Cromwell's Barracks and island birdlife
• The Sky Road, Derrigimlagh and Dog's Bay
• Welcoming pubs and traditional music

Surface and terrain:
Quiet sealed rural and coastal roads, the traffic-free Great Western Greenway on a former railway line (gentle gradients), and narrow island lanes. Gradient is rated easy to moderate.

Weather:
The tour runs April to October, so riders should expect changeable Atlantic conditions and pack wet-weather gear.

Suitable for:
Recreational riders comfortable with 30–60 km days who want a relaxed, culturally rich tour with island time. E-bikes make it accessible to less confident riders.