From Wild Atlantic clifftop trails to the quiet coast roads of the Ring of Kerry, follow routes we've walked and ridden ourselves, at your own pace, on your own dates.
Walking & cycling
Couples & friends
5 to 7 days
Easy to moderate
May to September
Ireland’s west coast doesn’t do things by half measures. The Wild Atlantic Way traces cliffs that drop straight into the ocean, stone-walled fields that end abruptly at the edge of the land, and small harbour towns where the pub really is the centre of things. The Ring of Kerry offers a gentler version of the same coastline, quiet roads winding past lakes, mountains and the sea in equal measure.
Walking the Wild Atlantic Way means clifftop paths with the ocean rarely out of view, stone-walled fields, and harbour towns that make a natural end to most days. The terrain is genuinely varied, exposed cliff sections one hour, sheltered boreens the next. Most routes are graded moderate.
The Ring of Kerry follows quiet coast roads past lakes, mountains and harbour towns on one of Ireland’s classic cycling routes. Graded easy to moderate with some hills along the coast road, it’s a strong choice for a first self-guided cycling trip.
Follow clifftop trails above the Atlantic, through stone-walled fields and small harbour towns with a pub for every occasion.
Ride quiet coast roads past lakes, mountains and harbour towns on one of Ireland's classic cycling routes.
Walk across the lunar limestone landscape of the Burren to the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland's most iconic coastlines.
Fly into Shannon or Kerry Airport for the Wild Atlantic Way and Ring of Kerry. Dublin connects to most regions by train.
Bus Éireann and regional buses connect most start and end points. A taxi transfer is arranged where public transport doesn't align neatly.
Accommodation, luggage transfers, route notes and a local contact, on every trip, as standard.
Travel insurance is required. Route notes are in English throughout. A good waterproof is essential kit, whatever the forecast says.
Independent travel, without the planning burden.
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