Ireland’s Dramatic West Coast
The total Ciclismo experience on the Emerald Isle
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Ireland is captivating with its stunning landscapes, friendly people, and ancient heritage. Explore the countryside and immerse yourself in this enchanting destination. The rolling green hills beautifully merge with the coast, creating an amazing combination of cliffs and rocky beaches. Spend a blissful week cycling on gently rolling, paved roads through emerald fields and along the coast to various pub-filled, traditional Irish towns.
The scenery is incredibly peaceful and cannot be found anywhere else. Whether cycling to the Cliffs of Moher or exploring the Aran Islands, the sights are breathtaking. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time as you wait for a farmer and their herd to cross the road.
Tour Essence
- The breathtaking coastline of Connemara and County Galway
- Seafood feasts and home-baked delicacies
- Ride a loop to the stunning Cliffs of Moher
- Spin through old dolmen and Neolithic monuments
- Aran Islands with their Gaelic language and culture
- Unique stay at Castles and Manor Houses
- Nightly foot-tapping pub culture
What to Expect
Terrain
Ondulated with some climbingStart Location
BlackheadEnd Location
GalwayMileage
Average Daily: 29 miles Total: 204 milesElevation
Average Daily: 1,600 ft Total: 11,250 ft
Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.
- Van support
- Expert, bilingual guides
- Guided walks of historical and naturalistic spots
- Daily cycling clinics and one-on-one coaching
- Visit to Gaelic sports museum and National Radio station
- Group shuttle at the beginning of the tour
What’s Included
- Use of our exclusive carbon road bike, La Classica Ribelle (or Equivalent Carbon Road Bike)
- Garmin Edge Explore GPS loaded with the GPX tracks of your rides
- Two water bottles
- Saddle bag with repair kit
- Optional: Map holder on handlebar
Pedal Options:
- Flat pedals
- Half-toe pedals (without straps)
What’s Not Included
- Helmet
- Optional: clipless/SPD pedals with shoes
- Optional: your own saddle
- All accommodations
- All breakfasts
- 2 lunches
- 6 dinners
- The breathtaking coastline of Connemara and County Galway
- Seafood feasts and home-baked delicacies
- Ride a loop to the stunning Cliffs of Moher
- Spin through old dolmen
- Aran Islands with their Gaelic language and culture
- Nightly foot-tapping pub culture
2025
Start Location
BlackheadFly Into
Dublin Airport (DUB)End Location
GalwayFly Out Of
Dublin Airport (DUB)Blackhead
Meals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
12 milesElevation Gain
600 ftRiding Terrain
Rolling hillsMeals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Gregans Castle Hotel
The Gregans Castle Hotel is a verdant haven amid the rugged, unspoiled beauty of the Burren. This relaxing 4-star country house hotel provides warm hospitality, friendly staff, good food, comfort, peace, and quiet! There are extensive borrowed landscape gardens and woodland paths to wander through with abundant birdlife.
Kilfenora Loop
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
41 milesElevation Gain
1,950 ftRiding Terrain
A few major climbs on the first part, then mostly flatMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Gregans Castle Hotel
The Gregans Castle Hotel is a verdant haven amid the rugged, unspoiled beauty of the Burren. This relaxing 4-star country house hotel provides warm hospitality, friendly staff, good food, comfort, peace, and quiet! There are extensive borrowed landscape gardens and woodland paths to wander through with abundant birdlife.
Aran Islands
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
22 milesElevation Gain
2,400 ftRiding Terrain
A few major climbsMeals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Aran Islands Hotel
The Aran Islands Hotel is a charming accommodation located in one of Europe’s most picturesque and unspoiled environments, Inis Mor. The 3-star hotel offers a comfortable and traditional setting, a place to relax and unwind after a day out exploring the island. Here, you can meet some great characters, from locals to the hotel’s own staff.
Aran Islands Loop
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
15 milesElevation Gain
900 ftRiding Terrain
Coastal roads, gently rollingMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Aran Islands Hotel
The Aran Islands Hotel is a charming accommodation located in one of Europe’s most picturesque and unspoiled environments, Inis Mor. The 3-star hotel offers a comfortable and traditional setting, a place to relax and unwind after a day out exploring the island. Here, you can meet some great characters, from locals to the hotel’s own staff.
Connemara
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
29 milesElevation Gain
1,200 ftRiding Terrain
Flat and rollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Ballynahinch Castle Hotel
The 4-star Ballynahinch Castle Hotel is one of Ireland’s finest luxury hotels. It stands proudly overlooking its famous salmon fishery, with a beautiful 12 Bens Mountain range backdrop. Relax in your beautifully appointed bedroom with stunning views, and wake up to the sound of the river meandering past your window.
Lennaun
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
41 milesElevation Gain
2,600 ftRiding Terrain
A few steep climbsMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Delphi Lodge
In the 1830s, the Marquis of Sligo built a sporting retreat at the foot of Connacht’s highest mountains. The 4-star Delphi Lodge is now a beautiful Georgian country house with a glorious lakeside setting, fine cuisine, and a great atmosphere.
Galway
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
31 milesElevation Gain
1,600 ftRiding Terrain
Gently rollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
The Park House Hotel
Experience the most stylish of Galway’s City Centre Hotels. This 4-star hotel is located one minute from Quay St, Galway’s Pub, Club & Restaurant center and 5 minutes from Eyre Square leading onto Galway City Centre Shopping.
