Connemara Special - Ireland

Day 1 | Arrival Day

Arrival in Westport. Trains from Dublin and bus from Galway possible. Stay the night in central guesthouse (The Boulevard), dinner at your own choosing in one of the many restaurants. Plan on your personal introduction either this evening or in the morning of day 2. Possibility to upgrade to 3 star or 4 star hotel. This town is one of the largest you will visit on the tour and here you can find shopping, restaurants, and more. Dinner is on your own, but your charming guesthouse is centrally located to everything. You can easily find a pub playing traditional Irish folk music to take in the culture.

Boulevard Guesthouse

Westport, Ireland

The Boulevard Guesthouse is located on the South Mall, a quiet residential street very close to the ...

Day 2 | Ride Day 46-54 km

Today you cycle along Clew Bay to the small town of Louisburgh and then through the scenic Delphi Valley to the shores of Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord, and the village of Leenane (29miles), or alternatively Kylemore (35miles). Stay the night in hotel. Possibility to upgrade to 4* manor house hotel. Dinner on your own, we will provide suggestions. (B)

Leenane Hotel

Leenane Co. Galway Ireland

Located in the village of Leenane in Co Galway, Ireland. Overlooking Killary Harbour, Ireland's only...

Day 3 | Ride to Tourmakeady 33-53km (22-33 miles)

Leave Leenane to continue your ride along the Atlantic seashore around the Renvyle Peninsula, passing Kylemore Abbey and then to the beautiful Lough Inagh Valley and across a beautiful section of bog road to Clifden - the metropole of Connemara. You will stay 2 nights at a very charming and welcoming guest house. Dinner on your own. (B)

Seamist Guest House

Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway

Bedrooms are spacious with high ceilings typical of a house of its era, all are en suite with tea an...

Day 4 | Ride Day 9 to 22 miles or more

A loop ride day, you can ride as little, or not at all, to as much as you wish. We suggest a ride along Sky Road and continue further on to explore Aughrusbeg and Cleggan. Return to Clifden and maybe a pub for some local blarney. Dinner out on your own. (B)

Seamist Guest House

Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway

Bedrooms are spacious with high ceilings typical of a house of its era, all are en suite with tea an...

Day 5 | Ride Day 48- 70km (30-44 miles)

You will take off after your filling breakfast for a nice ride around Roundstone, a scenic fishing village that is famous from the work of many well known painters who have been attracted by the picturesque harbor. Continue more riding along the Kilkieran Peninsula dotted with sandy beaches, coastal scenery and picturesque fishing villages. Arrive at the hamlet of Screebe/Glencoh. You will stay the night in an Edwardian fishing lodge with a home made dinner included. (B,D)

Dun Manus

Galway, Republic of Ireland

Overlooking the Atlantic. Mountains at back of house, nice walks. Tea, coffee on arrival. Home bakin...

Day 6 | Ride Day 38 km / 24 miles

Turn inland today and cycle via Maam Cross into Joyce's Country with its beautiful ranges of hills and valleys. Cycle along Lough Corrib to a small village of Cong, the location for the film "The Quiet Man", and also home to Ashford Castle, one of Ireland's finest hotels. Stay the night in a very comfortable guest house nearby, or upgrade to this luxury hotel. (B)

Day 7 | Ride to Leenane 53 km / 33 miles

Leave Cong to go along the lakes of Lough Corrib and Lough Mask back to Westport. More avid cyclists can also have an option to go across the Partry hills for more miles. You arrive in Westport for a last night, and you can use some time to walk to Croagh Patrick before having a dinner out on your own. 4 star hotel upgrade possible.(B)

Boulevard Guesthouse

Westport, Ireland

The Boulevard Guesthouse is located on the South Mall, a quiet residential street very close to the ...

Day 8 | Departure Day

After breakfast you are free to depart at your leisure. Trains will get you back to Dublin.