The Wild Atlantic Way and Western Ireland by Tom Cooper

The Wild Atlantic Way and Western Ireland by Tom Cooper

Cycle the Wild Atlantic Way and experience the world's longest signed coastal route, a spectacular journey along Ireland's wild and rugged west coast from Derry/Londonderry in the north to Cork in the south. Passing dramatic sea cliffs, sweeping Atlantic beaches, remote islands, and ancient landscapes, this is one of the great long-distance cycle touring adventures in Europe. Each of the 6 cycle tours in this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook by author Tom Cooper covers between 291 and 504km (181–313 miles) and can be completed in 7–10 days by any reasonably fit cyclist. The tours can also be combined to create a single 44-stage, 2450km (1522-mile) journey from Derry/Londonderry to Cork. Explore Ireland's west coast through 6 self-contained cycle tours, covering Donegal, Connacht, the Aran Islands and the Burren, the southwest peninsulas, and the Fuchsia Coast, with each tour taking 7–10 days for a reasonably fit cyclist Link all 6 tours into a single 44-stage, 2450km (1522-mile) journey inspired by the Wild Atlantic Way driving route, from Derry/Londonderry to Cork Unmissable highlights along the route include Malin Head, the Slieve League Cliffs, Achill Island, Connemara, the Aran Islands, the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher, the Dingle Peninsula, and the Ring of Kerry Navigate with confidence using maps and route cards provided for each stage, alongside downloadable GPX files to support your planning and navigation throughout the journey Comprehensive practical planning information covering accommodation, food and drink, transport, and key centres including Donegal, Sligo, Galway, Westport, Limerick, Tralee, Bantry, and Kinsale makes it easy to plan your trip Plan your Wild Atlantic Way cycling adventure with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. Immerse yourself in the dramatic coastlines, island landscapes, and rich cultural heritage of western Ireland on one of the world's great long-distance cycle routes.

Tom Cooper is a writer and editor who fell in love with Ireland's Atlantic coast many years ago on a six-week ride from Belfast to County Cork. He enjoyed himself so much that he has returned many times and continues to enjoy exploring western Ireland on two wheels.

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ISBN 13	9781852849092
ISBN 10	1852849096
Title	The Wild Atlantic Way and Western Ireland
Author	Tom Cooper
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cicerone Press
Year published	2024-02-29
Number of pages	256
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