This trip is a real favourite - it takes in the amazing south coast of the Emerald Isle with its stunning landscapes and near-empty roads. We will take you down ‘roads less travelled’, across mountain passes, round the wonderful coastline, famed for its beauty and a myriad of magnificent, wild Irish places. You will enjoy dramatic views, lighthouses, harbours and quaint seaside villages, full of heritage and history. 

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The south coast of Ireland is one of the most beautiful and inspiring parts of the British Isles and this adventure will bring you the best of it!

The trip starts at the port in Fishguard where we will meet you prior to boarding the ferry. Our first night stop is in the pretty town of Dungarvan. After breakfast the next morning, we will ride to Cork where we will visit the castle and of course you can take the opportunity to “kiss the Blarney Stone” in the traditional way…upside down! We spend the next night in the charming old fishing village of Kinslale with its delightful pubs and restaurants clustered around the harbour, where you will dine in one of Ireland’s most famous fish restaurants…

You will spend the next few days riding through some stunning country, over mountain passes (including the famous Healy Pass) and along gorgeous coastlines, including the beautiful Ring of Kerry and the Dingle peninsula where you will ride the wonderful Conor Pass.  You will stay in some great little places, steeped in Irish mystery and enjoy some of the legendary Irish hospitality along the way.

The route will take you up the west coast via delightful villages like Doolin (where you will have the chance to jump on a boat to view the spectacular Cliffs of Moher) and on to Galway, before heading back to Dublin to catch the ferry to Holyhead and into Snowdonia for the final night.  

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We leave in the morning at 9.00am and aim to be at our destination by 6.00pm in the evening.  This equates to around 6 hours in the saddle - we typically ride for an hour and a half before a 20 minute break for coffee with a 1 hour stop for lunch and another break in the afternoon. We are definitely happy to stop to admire the view and for photo opportunities along the way.