Biking Western Ireland: Let Pedal & Sea Adventures guide you through Ireland on a magical bicycle tour. Ireland is a country of prehistoric graves, crumbling fortresses, and ruined monasteries that are nestled against a vibrant green backdrop that remains as it has for untold centuries — breathtakingly beautiful! You will bike through soft green fields, along awesome cliffs, and beside the beaches of Connemara. Yet the heart and the music of Ireland will never be more than a stone’s throw away.
The bike tour will take you to Doolin, where some of the world’s best pubs — brimming with live music — can be found. From there you will: cycle along a harsh and rocky stretch of the Burren; explore the Island of Inishmore, where the best glass of Guinness can be found; and spin along the quiet roads of Western Ireland nestled between the mountains and coastline — wonderful bicycle trails that will make your heart ache. The tour will end eight days later in the beautiful town of Louisburgh.
This is one of the world’s best bike rides, and a delightful addition to Pedal and Sea’s world bicycle tours. There’s no better way to enjoy Ireland.
Biking Ireland: Western Ireland Bike Tour: Day 1
The tour begins in Ennis just north of the Shannon Airport.
Most flights coming from North America arrive early in the
day so you will have plenty of time to relax and shake out
the cobwebs. We have a welcoming dinner awaiting your arrival,
so you can meet new friends, peruse your tour itinerary, and
have your trusty metal steed readied for the journey ahead.
Tonight we'll stay at The
Old Ground Hotel.
Day 2
We will depart from Ennis today as we make our way to Doolin,
the birthplace of modern Irish music. You will be spending
two nights here, so there will be plenty of time to kick up
your heels. Eight kilometers south of Doolin, you’ll find the towering Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s
most photographed natural attractions. Tonight and tomorrow night we're
at either The Aran View
House Hotel or The Atlantic View Inn.
Day 3
County Clare’s great attraction is the Burren, a rocky stretch of
country with many reminders of Ireland’s long and storied past. In
1649, Oliver Cromwell dispossessed many Irish as his armies rampaged through
the country, exiling them to this harsh and infertile land. We’ll
cycle Burren today, enjoying the region’s stunning scenery and spectacular
coastline.
Day 4
Today’s trip includes a short ferry ride to Inishmore, one of the
Aran Islands. The natural beauty will quicken your heart, and you’ll
be intrigued by the Irish passion for building stone walls to divide even
the most inconsequential plots of dirt. We’ll cycle from the ferry
up to the impressive stone fort of Dun Aengus — perched precariously
on a dramatic cliff. After touring the island, we’ll ferry back to
Rossaveel — a beautiful tract where Gaelic is still widely spoken — then
on to Screeb, Gortmore, and Cashel. It’s a great day, ending at a
lovely country inn sitting beside Bertraghboy Bay. Tonight's at Zetland
House.
Day 5
From Cashel we have a short day planned to Clifden, the main centre
in Connemara. Our bike route will be along the coast of Ballyconneely
Bay through Roundstone, Ballyconneely, and Ballinaboy. For the duffers
among you, a beautiful golf course in Doonloughan sits along today’s
route. Tonight we're staying at either The
Quay House or Dolphin
Beach House.
Day 6
We continue along the dramatic coast to Cleggan, Rinvyle Castle, and Kylemore
Abbey before settling in on the shores of Lough Inagh, which is nestled
between the Twelve Pins and Maumturk Mountains. Lough
Inagh Lodge will be our home for two nights.
Day 7
Take the day to either relax around the inn, explore the area by foot,
or cycle a loop around the Maumturk Mountains.
Day 8
Our last day-- but oh!-- we end with a bang! We will leave the comforts
of our inn and make our way to Leenane before heading north between the
Mweelrea Mountains and the Sheeffry Hills enroute to Louisburgh. It’s
such a gorgeous ride, and a fitting end to your Ireland adventure!
Our bicycle tours of Ireland
2008 Season
May 17-24 • June 28-July 5 • July 19-26 • August 16-23 • September 20-27 •
Custom Groups Anytime!
Pedal & Sea Adventures: our annual
sale
1) Is this your second tour with PSA? Let us know, so we can knock
$100 Cdn off the price, and send you a free PSA Jersey ($80 value).
2) If this is your third PSA tour, let us know so we can knock $100 Cdn
off the price, send a free jersey, and cover your bike rental!
For these great incentives, please let our staff know when you book!
Prices
$2695 Cdn
Our US prices are dependent upon exchange rates
20% single supplement
Bike: $199 Cdn
Inclusions
• 7 nights' accommodation
• 6 dinners, 1 lunch, 7 breakfasts
• van support, guides, snacks, refreshment
• all taxes
