Cycling the Wild Atlantic Way and Western Ireland
6 cycle tours along Ireland's west coast
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6 cycle tours along Ireland's west coast
Boasting deserted beaches, towering sea-cliffs and tiny harbours – not to mention rich cultural and historical interest – the west of Ireland has much to entice the visitor, and with many miles of quiet roads, it's a cyclist's paradise. The Wild Atlantic Way is a driving route along Ireland's Atlantic seaboard, covering over 2,350km of coastline and showcasing the region's breathtaking landscapes. This guide adapts the route for cyclists – and throws in a couple of other highlights (such as the Aran Islands and Killarney) for good measure.
Since relatively few people are likely to have seven weeks to spare for a full Wild Atlantic Way tour, the book presents six self-contained cycle tours, each offering 7–10 days of riding. For the full Wild Atlantic Way experience, these distinct routes can be linked together into a 44-stage trip from Derry/Londonderry to Cork. Each route includes detailed advice on accommodation and facilities, plus optional detours and shortcuts and points of interest. The routes themselves are presented as 'route cards': ideal for use with a cycle computer, these pages provide 'at a glance' information for when you're on the road, covering navigation, facilities and local highlights.
The guide covers all the practicalities – including transport, equipment and general tips on cycling in Ireland – and also offers background information on geology, plants and wildlife, history and culture to enhance your journey. The result is an ideal companion to discovering western Ireland, where magnificent scenery, a vibrant music scene and a warm Irish welcome await the turn of your pedals.
- ISBN: 9781852849092
- Second Edition
- Pages/Seitenzahl: 256
- Size/Maße: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.6cm
- Weight/Gewicht: 310g
A guidebook to 6 cycle-touring routes along Ireland’s west coast. Based on the Wild Atlantic Way, the world’s longest signed coastal route, each tour can be completed in 7-10 days by any reasonably fit cyclist.
- Presented in 6 tours between 291 and 504km (181-313 miles) in length, with optional variants given
- Average daily stages of 55km (34 miles) that take 4-5 hours of riding
- Tours can be linked together to form a 44 stage, 2450km (1522 mile) trip between Derry/Londonderry and Cork
- Key centres include Donegal, Sligo, Achill Island, Galway, Westport, the Aran Islands, Limerick, Tralee, Bantry, Kinsale
- Maps and route cards provided for each stage
- Best ridden May through September
- GPX files available to download
- Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and transport along the route
Weight:
310 g
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Product Type:
Books
Language:
English
EAN:
9781852849092
Pages:
256
hoehe_mm:
172
breite_mm:
116
Year of publication:
2018
Categories: Cycling Guides, Cycling Guides
