Ireland’s West Coast

This trip features local accommodations chosen for their excellent location, service and comfort. All accommodations provide breakfast. Relax by the fire in comfortable, countryside hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses snuggled into some of Ireland’s most beautiful scenery surrounding the famous Connemara National Park, the craggy Burren National Park and the rugged Aran Islands.

We do not charge single person supplements to people booking on their own. However, you will be expected to share a room with another person of the same sex. If you specifically require a single room you will have to pay the single supplement charge which is subject to availability.

Breakfast is provided each morning, and all lunches and snacks are provided throughout the trip. Dinner is provided every night as stated in the itinerary.

All meals are included in the price of this trip. Local pubs and restaurants offer a wide choice of local dishes.

On this trip, we generally eat dinner as a group however if you would like to make alternative arrangements you are free to do so. Your guide will have an evening off during this trip where they do not eat with the group. They will recommend options for dinner that evening and will help you make any necessary reservations.

• 6 days of cycling with a lead guide plus assistant guide/support driver
• 6 nights accommodation in unique and cosy 3 star and 4 star guest houses and hotels
• All Meals as stated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• Pickup and transport during trip, starting and finishing in Galway
• Vehicle transport throughout including ride support
• Regular luggage transfers
• Entrance and admission fees as stated in the itinerary
• Ride snacks and drinks

Green Graded 1-3

Our green graded trips would usually include shorter days, with fewer ascents and more stops along the way.
The green graded trips have been designed to be accessible so that they appeal both to active people who enjoy road cycling but prefer flatter terrain and to people new to cycle touring but want a new way to experience the country.

On most days the itinerary is a relaxed combination of saddle time, scenic lunch stops and time to explore the natural and cultural history.

As with all of our road cycling trips, we have a guide riding with you on the road but also have a dedicated support vehicle, so if you need a break at any time, you can jump in the minivan and give your legs a rest.
Distances typically range from 25-35 miles each day with possibly one or two slightly longer days between key stages of the itinerary. The terrain is generally flat with one or two short climbs.

You will be met by your Wilderness Ireland guide at Galway Ceannt Train Station at 12.00 pm on Day 1 of your trip. We will drop you off at Galway Ceannt Train Station by 1.00 pm on the last day of the trip. For details on how to get to Galway, please see the travel section of our website.

Bike Hire

We have an excellent fleet of bikes available to hire – including road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and E-bikes.
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Bring Your Own Bike

You are also more than welcome to bring your own bike.

If you choose to do so, please ensure it’s in excellent working condition and has been recently serviced – either by you or by a reputable bike shop.

In addition, please bring the following:

• Multi-tool, including a chain tool
• Mini pump and/or CO2 canisters
• Two spare tubes and a puncture repair kit

Because we will need to load your bike onto one of our trailers, please ensure that:

• Your rear wheel is clear of any obstructions; including lights, mudguard or panniers
• Your tyres are no wider than 45mm

Due to the nature of our trips, we are unfortunately unable to carry bike boxes or bags with us, so please make prior arrangements if necessary.

If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our friendly and knowledgable sales team are always delighted to answer any queries you may have.