Day One (relaxing)

The tour begins in Ennis, just north of the Shannon Airport. Most flights coming from North America arrive early in the day so you will have plenty of time to relax and adjust to the time difference. We have a welcome dinner awaiting your arrival, so you can meet new friends, peruse your tour itinerary and have your trusty metal steed readied for the journey ahead.

Day Two — 56 km (easy to moderate) 

You will depart from Ennis today and make your way to Doolin, the birthplace of modern Irish music. You will be spending two nights here, so there will be plenty of time to kick up your heels. Eight kilometers south of Doolin, you’ll find the towering Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most photographed natural attractions.

Day Three — 56-80 km (moderate) 

Today’s trip includes a short ferry ride to Inishmore, one of the Aran Islands. The natural beauty will quicken your heart, and you’ll discover the Irish passion for building stone walls to divide even the most inconsequential plots of dirt. You’ll cycle from the ferry up to the impressive stone fort of Dun Aengus, which is perched precariously on a dramatic cliff. After touring the island, you’ll ferry back to Rossaveal — a beautiful tract where Gaelic is still widely spoken — then on to Screeb, Gortmore and Cashel. It’s a great day, ending at a lovely country inn sitting beside Bertraghboy Bay.

Day Four: Cashel-Kylemore Abbey and back - 60 kms

Todays ride takes you through one of Ireland’s most scenic valleys-Lough Inagh Valley. Our destination is Kylemore Abbey nestled in the heart of Connemara and home to the Benedictine order of nuns. It’s history dates back to the late 1800s when a wealthy businessman, Mitchell Henry, first envisioned the castle inspired by his love for his wife Margaret. After our visit we once again cycle through the Lough Inagh Vally back to Cashel but not before visiting one of Ireland’s best Craftshops featuring works by Mark Joyce and special addition blankets from the weavers of Donegal.

Day Five — 37 km (easy) 

From Cashel we have a short day planned to Clifden, the main centre in Connemara. Our bike route will be along the coast of Ballyconneely Bay through Roundstone, Ballyconneely and Ballinaboy. For the duffers among you, a beautiful golf course in Doonloughan sits along today’s route.

Day six: Loop ride to Roundstone and back to Clifden - 58 kms plus options

We leave Clifden this morning on a loop ride to Roundstone and back to Clifden. Soon after leaving The Quay we will visit the sites of The Marconi Station, Site of the world’s first transatlantic wireless service, and the site where Alcock and Brown crash landed back in 1919 after making the first nonstop transatlantic flight. Afterwards it is off to Roundstone one of the oldest fishing villages on the west coast of Ireland and  well known for its culture and arts.

Day seven: Clifden to Leenane and the end of the tour - 40.7 kms

 Our last day — but we end with a bang! You will make your way to Leenane but not before cycling through Cleggen, Letterfrank, and Tully Cross, nestled between the Twelve Pins and Maumturk Mountains. It’s a gorgeous ride, and a fitting end to your Ireland adventure!