fbpx
Close
Articles by Year

<<     >>

Articles by Category
Close
+353 (0) 91 457 898

Activities

Selected Trips

    Collections

    Locations

    Selected Trips

      FAQs

      Private Departures

      Biking & Yoga Escape

      Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

      From €3,250

      Travel Planning & Advice

      Book With Confidence

      Trip created by Darragh Devaney
      View Darragh's Profile

      Region: North West – Donegal & Sligo
      Trip Type: Private Departures
      Accommodation: Classic
      Deposit From: €812.50 €812.50

      Grading: Your Own Pace

      Carbon Footprint: 144kg ? What does this mean?
      Click here to find out about our carbon labelling project and what we're doing to be more sustainable.

      All you need to know about your trip, this essential document is a must for all adventures.

      Download Itinerary

      This biking and yoga escape in northwest Ireland winds through some of the quietest back-roads and most laid-back parts of Ireland – a perfect duo to immerse mind and body. From our start in the coastal surfing village of Strandhill to the beautiful valley of Glenade, your biking and yoga journey will lead you through a hidden Ireland full of culture, tradition and majestic scenery.

      We have found yoga to be the perfect partner for a day in the saddle, and a great way to get your body and mind in the mood for a cruise in the wilderness. So if you like to feel especially connected to the places we visit on this biking and yoga escape we would very much like to welcome you to some of the peaceful backroads of northwest Ireland.

      Note: This trip includes daily gentle yoga session designed for cyclists to help you get the most out of your journey, which can be tailored to fit you and your group’s ability levels.

      Trip Highlights

      • Experience a stress-free biking escape with daily yoga classes tailor-made for cyclists
      • Bike beautiful valleys and majestic coastlines romanticised by Irish poet WB Yeats
      • Far from the tourist track, discover a more relaxed pace of life in the northwest of Ireland

      Day by Day Itinerary

      Day 1 - Biking the Coolera Peninsula

      From Sligo, we set off to Strandhill, a surfing village with a chilled-out vibe, to stretch our muscles with our first yoga class that is custom designed to fit cyclists. Then it’s off to explore the magic of the Coolera Peninsula! Once the centre of an ancient civilisation sustained by the abundance of local shellfish, Sligo is littered with ancient megalithic sites from the enormous cairn on top of Knocknarea Mountain to the passage tombs at Carrowmore. Our gentle afternoon cycle weaves through the rolling hills and quiet coasts of the Coolera Peninsula – a perfect introduction to Sligo!

      Day 2 - Ox Mountains

      This morning, we head south into the rugged Ox Mountains. This remote mountain range offers some gentle climbs and fun descents. Our first stop is Coolaney, a charming village hugging the narrow shores of the Owenboy River, before heading down the meandering country lanes of Sligo, a quiet haven of country life. The day finishes up with a pint at a traditional pub overlooking the crashing waves of the Atlantic and a relaxing yoga session.

      Day 3 - Lough Gill Loop

      A favourite route with the local cycling community, our route follows the glittering, silent shores of Lough Gill. Made famous by Irish poet WB Yeats’ poem ‘The Lake Isle of Inisfree,’ Lough Gill is the picture of serene wilderness. Along the way, we’ll visit Parke’s Castle, a 15th century fortified manor house perched in an idyllic setting on the shores of the lake. The lush rolling countryside, wooded shores and tiny islands paired with the lovely lakeside panoramas seem to have fallen straight from the pages of a fairytale.

      Day 4 - Rosses Point

      Starting off at the picturesque Rosses Point, we’ll take our time discovering the rocky peninsula. We’ll bike past the historic Lissadell House, once home to a local revolutionary, as well as the little-known Streedagh Beach where we’ll listen to the soft pounding of the waves. Exploring nameless headlands and rocky outcrops of Yeats Country, you’ll even have the chance to visit bike past the famous poet’s final resting place under the shadow of the local icon, Ben Bulben mountain.

      Day 5 - Glencar & The Two Valleys

      Perhaps the most picturesque route of the trip, we turn the bikes inland to the glaciated valley of Glencar and the spectacular Glencar Waterfall. Formed in the last ice age, this valley contains some of the most beautiful and yet hidden scenery in Ireland. Biking along winding country roads, drink in the brilliant emeralds and romantic remoteness of this magical place. After emerging from the enchanted valley, we’ll pass under the shadow of the impressive mountain of Ben Bulben as we follow the rugged coast of Mullaghmore Head, crowned with Classiebawn Castle – a scene fit for a fairytale!

      Day 6 - Cycling the Dartry Mountains to Donegal

      A coastal bike ride with a spectacular finish! Leaving County Sligo behind, our bikes take us north into County Donegal. We pass through the busy market town of Ballyshannon before the road begins to rise towards the cliffs overlooking Donegal Bay. The final stretch of our route is a gentle downhill ride before views of the Atlantic steal the show once more. Afterwards, shake out your muscles with a final yoga class. With Rossnowlagh Beach stretching out into the distance, this is the perfect place to raise a toast before our final dinner togethers.

      Day 7 - Rossnowlagh Beach & Departure

      After a relaxed morning, we have time for a stroll on the lovely Blue Flag Rossnowlagh Beach to enjoy our final views before it’s time to say goodbye to the northwest and transfer back to Sligo Train Station for you to make your onward journey. 

      Download Itinerary

      X
      Private Departures
      Biking & Yoga Escape

      To download a PDF copy of our Trip Itinerary, containing full details about this holiday, please complete the form below:

      Fields marked with * are mandatory

      The phone number field is not required but if you would like us to give you a call to help find the trip for you, then enter your telephone number including the country code.

      Book Now

      Price from: €3,250
      Duration: 7 Days 6 Nights

      Trip Details

      Expand All
      Accommodation Read More

      This private cycling and yoga trip features classic-graded accommodations chosen for their excellent location, service and comfort. Expect small, comfortable and characterful lodgings. You will have the choice between cosy B&Bs or 3-star family-run hotels or guesthouses, with options in towns or rural communities. Accommodation rooming is a choice of double or twin rooms, which are en-suite with a shower.

      Inclusions Read More

      This trip includes the following:

      • 6 nights accommodation in a hand-picked, family-run guesthouses, B&Bs & boutique hotels
      • Meals as indicated incl. all Breakfasts and Lunches (Meals included indicated as B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
      • The services of an experienced and knowledgeable guide / driver throughout
      • All transport throughout the trip starting and finishing at a single point of your choice
      • Activities stated in itinerary, including:
        • Daily yoga classes designed for cyclists and tailored to you
      Trip Grading Read More

      At Your Own Pace

      Self guided trips can be taken at your own pace, meaning that you can travel whenever and at whatever pace you feel comfortable, leaving time for optional extra activities, explorations or relaxing.

      On this self guided cycling adventure, each day, you will have detailed route notes to follow. On most days, you will also have the option to extend your cycling routes with optimal extensions ranging from 5 to 25 miles.

      Upgrade and Customise Your Trip Read More

      Not only will your daily yoga classes be designed to especially suit cyclists, but they can also be tailored to meet your level.

      Photo Gallery

      Speak to an Expert

      View Profile
      Darragh Devaney

      One of our team members, Darragh is Wilderness Ireland’s Operations Manager. As the team’s resident bike expert, Darragh has helped research, design and even guide nearly all of Wilderness Ireland’s bike trips. When not in the office, Darragh can usually be found exploring a little-known corner of Ireland on two wheels or camping in the countryside with his family.

      Ask Darragh a Question

      Difficulty Grades Explained

      Want more Wilderness in your life?

      Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to hear about trip news, blogs and offers.