Wild Atlantic Way.

Irelands famous tour.

The Wild Atlantic Way, the longest defined coastal route in Ireland, is the magical coastal journey. Travelling from County Donegal to County Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way connects the Emerald Isle’s most northern and southern points.

  • Miles: 1650
  • Start: County Donegal or County Cork
  • End: County Donegal or County Cork
  • Time: 7 to 14 days
  • Suitability: adventure or tourer, A2 or above

Covering ten counties and three provinces, Ireland’s most renowned route offers an intimate look into the island’s splendours, from the picturesque vistas of Irish nature to charming seaside towns and the awe-inspiring force of the Atlantic Ocean.

This is undoubtedly one of world’s most unforgettable journeys, which leave you breathless and invigorated.

Inishowen Peninsula: Muff to Letterkenny (122 miles/197 km)

Fanad Head: Letterkenny to Bunbeg (101 miles/163 km)

Slieve League Coast: Bunbeg to Donegal Town (106 miles/170 km)

Donegal Bay and Sligo: Donegal Town to Ballina (119/192 km)

Erris: Ballina to Belmullet (132 miles/213 km)

Achill Island and Clew Bay: Belmullet to Westport (148 miles/238 km)

Killary Harbour: Westport to Clifden (103 miles/165 km)

Connemara: Clifden to Galway (109 miles/176 km)

The Burren and West Clare: Galway to Kilkee (102 miles/164 km)

The Shannon Estuary: Kilkee to Tralee (134 miles/216 km)

Dingle Peninsula: Tralee to Castlemaine (93 miles/150 km)

Ring of Kerry: Castlemaine to Kenmare (109 miles/175 km)

Beara and Sheep’s Head: Kenmare to Durrus (130 miles/210 km)

West Cork: Durrus to Kinsale (129 miles/207 km)

Day 1: Inishowen Peninsula & Fanad Head (Co. Donegal) – Malin Head, Trawbreaga Bay, Fanad Head, Horn Head & more.

Day 2: Slieve League Coast & Donegal Bay (Co. Donegal & Sligo) – Killybegs, Slieve Cliffs, Mullaghmore Head, The Fairy Glen & more.

Day 3: Erris & Achill Island (Co. Mayo) – Céide Fields, Downpatrick Head, Achill Head, Kildavnet Castle & more.

Day 4: Killary Harbour & Connemara (Co. Galway) – Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey, Clifden, Roundstone & more.

Day 5: West Clare & the Shannon Estuary (Co. Clare & Kerry) – Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Bromore Cliffs, Shannon Estuary & more.

Day 6: The Dingle Peninsula & The Ring of Kerry (Co. Kerry) – Dingle Town, Dunquin Pier, Kenmare, Skellig Michael & more.

Day 7: The Sheep’s Head Way & West Cork (Co. Kerry & Cork) – Lauragh Forest, Sheep’s Head, Mizen Head, Old Head of Kinsale & more.