West Coast of Ireland Self Guided Motorcycle Tour
7 Days (6 Nights)The
County Down
County Down is the home county of Irish Motorcycle Adventures so it's the one we love best! The Mourne Mountains, made famous by the song 'Where the Mountains of Mourne Sweep Down To The Sea', are on the route. You will travel along the shores of Strangford Lough, a tidal sea lough with 365 islands and an abundance of wildlife. County Down is another lush, green county with rich agricultural land. With small fields bounded by hedges, it's a beautiful place to meander along the back roads taking in the scenery
County Fermanagh
The Fermanagh lakelands are a must see. Your route will take you close to the shores of Lough Erne with its 154 Islands and pre-Christian settlements. Fermanagh is a lush, green county with some great roads and lots to see.County Mayo
County Mayo is our first stop in the West of Ireland, with its majestic mountains and rugged coastline. Mayo was one of the counties hardest hit by the Irish Famine and it suffered mass depopulation. On the coast you will visit Achill Island,
County Galway - Connemara
As you pass the rugged Twelve Bens mountain range in the north, go through lake-rich Roundstone Bog and admire the golden beaches reaching out into the Atlantic Ocean, you'll know you're in Connemara by the light that constantly changes the mood and tone of the landscape. Connemara has long been regarded as the 'real' emerald of Ireland. Highlights like 'The Famine Village', a restored village deserted at the time of the Irish famine, the world famous Kylemore Abbey and Connemara National Park all add to the haunting landscape.
County Clare
To the north of the county, the rugged Atlantic coast rises nearly 700 feet above the sea at the Cliffs of Moher. A couple of miles away, you'll find an amazing karst limestone region called the Burren, which features caves, underground streams and rare alpine flora. The area also has plenty of fascinating archaeological sites, including the 5000-year-old Poulnabrone Dolmen.
County Kerry
What to say about County Kerry or the 'Kingdom of Kerry', as it is known?! It is by far the most dramatic landscape you will see in Ireland and certainly the most beautiful. The main features are its three peninsulas, Dingle, Iveargh and Beara, which have distinct characteristics. From soaring mountains to golden beaches, to alpine landscapes and sub tropical flora due to the gulf stream, they have it all. Not to mention McGillicuddy's Reeks, the mountain range which dominates the county. You will explore all three peninsulas, visiting the famous Ring of Kerry and places like the Tim Healey Pass. This county will blow you away!The Heartland of Ireland
As you start to travel home, you will be cutting diagonally across the very centre of Ireland. This is an area rarely travelled by the tourist buses of the west coast. It will give you a glimpse into the life of everyday Ireland. From the bogs to the plains, no visit would be complete without seeing the 'Heart of Ireland' .
Rental Motorcycle and Tour - Rider and passenger (sharing) £1660
Lowered Bikes Available
(Prices shown include rental of motorcycle, GPS routes, B&B or 3 star hotel accommodation. Not included are fuel, food (except breakfast), drinks, ferries, parking, entrance to tourist sites, fines, tickets or any personal other costs you may incur during your trip).