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      Kevin Cronin

      Kevin Cronin

      Adventurous | Active | Ageless

      Mini Bio

      From my earliest memories, I have been drawn to exploring the remote, the wild and the isolated. Sharing these places with others on foot or bike brings me the greatest joy. The change of seasons, the abundance of nature, the sun, the wind and the rain are my oxygen. Hidden valleys, stone walls and ancient roads race in my blood. A quiet pint, fresh crab claws, a beautiful ballad or a story well told feed my soul.

      I have been fortunate to have walked, cycled and explored much of Europe’s most amazing backdrops but I am always drawn back to the wilds of Ireland. As a child and later as a parent its extraordinary landscape, history and culture have kept me nurtured.

      I am lucky to have been able to share these experiences with family and friends for many years. Mountain biking steep slopes, cycling remote roads, climbing a mountain or paddling an estuary, always so much to do.

      Favourite Place to Play

      Sheep’s Head and the Beara Peninsulas in West Cork are very, very special to me.

      Not a lot of People Know This

      In my bio photo, I am sitting in the upper jawbone of a whale!

      “I am drawn like a moth to a flame to the remote regions of Ireland. Its songs and stories, its backroads, beaches and bogs, its mountains and hills, its islands and crags. The change of seasons, the abundance of nature, the sun, the wind and the rain are my oxygen. Hidden valleys, stone walls and ancient roads race in my blood. A quiet pint, fresh crab claws, a beautiful ballad or a story well told feed my soul.”
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      Qualifications Read More
      • BSc – Forty years a Biology Teacher.
      • Wilderness First Aid Level 3.
      • Mountain Leader Award.
      • Trail Cycle Leader Award.
      Experience Read More

      As a seventeen-year-old, I set off on my motorbike and I hostelled, camped and explored the Ireland of that time.

      Then I cycled it.

      Then I climbed it.

      And eventually, I walked it.

      I love to share my lifelong love for these adventures with other people.

      Biggest Adventure Read More
      • Many Alpine summits, including Mt Blanc.
      • I have competed in over 50 Mountain Bike Enduro races and numerous Irish Sportive Cycles
      • I completed the gruelling TransSavoie Six-Day Alpine Mountain Bike Enduro Race in 2014 and the Six-Day EpicCymru MTB Race (in Wales) the following year.
      • In 2017, I crossed the line after nine days of racing in the TransAtlanticWayRace (2500km long, with 25,000m of ascent), a non-stop race along the Wild Atlantic Way anti-clockwise from Dublin to Blarney.
      • 2018 included Les Cinglé du Ventoux (three ascents of Mt Ventoux in a day) and Le Marmotte des Alpes (a one-day amateur Classic).
      • In 2019 I bike-packed through twenty-two of the highest Cols in the Pyrenees.

      What Fellow Travellers Say About Kevin

      As I mentioned previously, our Guides were outstanding. Both Kevin and Pearse were well-organized, skilled riders, and attentive to even the smallest details, but most of all, they were warm, caring, patient, kind, and dedicated to be sure ALL of our needs were met. They checked in with each rider multiple times a day, rode with us to chat, modified our bikes to fit our bodies, watched the weather, and so much more. They ate with us, listened to our stories, rode ahead to guide us to turns in the road or special stops and worked tirelessly to be sure we were all safe, well-hydrated and having a good time. They were both well versed in the cultural history of Ireland and that knowledge made the trip even more enjoyable.We learned so much! Pearse and Kevin also combined their passion (and skills) for hurling to organize our own little mini-hurling Olympic games on the beach. :-) Kevin's special end-of-the-ride poem about our trip was both funny and heart-warming!

      Linda Hilligoss
      E-bike - Ireland's West Coast
      Reviewed on 27/08/2024

      They were the best guides I have ever had! We really enjoyed learning about hurling on the beach.

      Katherine Towler
      E-bike - Ireland's West Coast
      Reviewed on 26/08/2024

      Kevin and Piers were very knowledgeable with a huge amount of patience

      Anne Stone
      E-bike - Ireland's West Coast
      Reviewed on 24/08/2024

      The guides are what makes the trip. We had three and while different to each other they were all great - knowledgeable, caring and professional. We were very lucky to travel across Ireland with people who were passionate about the outdoors and their country. Thanks Kevin, Fergus and David!

      Sally Gallimore
      Bike Tour - The Wild Atlantic Way
      Reviewed on 25/06/2024

      Best guides we have ever met!

      Richard Gallimore
      Bike Tour - The Wild Atlantic Way
      Reviewed on 25/06/2024

      As mentioned, all 3 guides were the best. They were friendly, informative, flexible with anything that came up or was asked of them. One of my favorite trips.

      Peggy O'Neil
      Bike Tour - The Wild Atlantic Way
      Reviewed on 21/06/2024

      Kevin did a excellent job of try to meet everyone's expectations.

      Barry Smith
      Hiking & Island Hopping - Ireland's West Coast
      Reviewed on 13/09/2023

      Kevin was excellent, perhaps the best guide my wife and I have had on any of our hiking trips. He eas knowledgable about the relevant history and geography of each area. He communicated clearly and responded well to questions. Equally important, he made the eight of us feel we were part of a vibrant group.

      Robert Larner
      Hiking & Island Hopping - Ireland's West Coast
      Reviewed on 03/09/2023

      Excellent - we all enjoyed Kevin’s company and he organised and entertained us professionally and with care.

      Rose Somerset
      Hiking & Island Hopping - Ireland's West Coast
      Reviewed on 28/08/2023

      Kevin was one of the best guides we've ever had. Well versed in history of the areas - and birds, flowers, animals, land, geology, etc. Really worked well with a motley crew of interesting folks who signed on for the trip. Always aware of safety, of comfort for the individuals and of trying to meet special interests of individuals. Supported but did not coddle - had a great sense of humor and seemed to never tire.

      Anne Larner
      Hiking & Island Hopping - Ireland's West Coast
      Reviewed on 28/08/2023

      Fergus and Kevin were caring and great guides.

      Lois Larsen
      Deluxe E-Bike Tour - The Kerry Peninsulas
      Reviewed on 19/07/2023

      Both Kevin and Fyrgas were so encouraging on some challenging rides. They ensured all riders were safe, doing well. Kevin was a source of vast knowledge on history of Ireland which I loved to hear about. They both were so personable and kind

      Patricia Yodis
      Deluxe E-Bike Tour - The Kerry Peninsulas
      Reviewed on 03/07/2023

      Fergus and Kevin were so much fun and so knowledgeable about cycling and also the Irish landscape and history. They are clearly passionate about their heritage. We also enjoyed our “guest” photographer Connor.

      Diane McCahill
      Deluxe E-Bike Tour - The Kerry Peninsulas
      Reviewed on 03/07/2023

      AMAZING... extremely knowledgeable and interesting. Both Kevin and Fergus love Ireland and passed that love on to us. Great lads! Well done!

      Terrence McCahill
      Deluxe E-Bike Tour - The Kerry Peninsulas
      Reviewed on 03/07/2023

      Kevin is an exceptional guide. He went to a lot of effort to understand our interests and to adapt our itinerary accordingly. He has vast knowledge of and passion for Ireland, the history, and the wild places we visited. We very much enjoyed his company for the week and loved the music he shared with us in the van.

      Carrie Knapp
      Private Hiking the Causeway Coastal Route and Donegal
      Reviewed on 23/05/2023

      Kevin Cronin was excellent. To add to previous comments, he was very personable, helpful, a good driver, and always willing to go out of his way to make our trip a meaningful, memorable experience.

      Barbara Nishi
      Private Hiking the Causeway Coastal Route and Donegal
      Reviewed on 22/05/2023

      Kevin Cronin is a kind, skilled, knowledgable driver and guide. He went out of his way to deal with daily unplanned events that prevented us from completing all of the planned events and visits. We covered many miles in our VW van which was clean,spacious, comfortable and enjoyable. We collaborated constantly to find locations and events that met our goals of experiencing prehistoric northern ireland, seeing birds and other unique wildlife and experiencing natural beauty.

      Stephen Larson
      2022 Ireland Tailor Made Trip
      Reviewed on 17/07/2022

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