While it is true that August is at the height of summer and during the peak tourist season, if you know where to go, you’ll still be able to avoid the worst of the crowds for most of your trip. At Wilderness Ireland, our local expertise will help you best manage the crowds, guiding you off the beaten path to some of Ireland’s lesser-known (but no less amazing!) gems. If you’d still like to see some of Ireland’s popular places, see our list of alternative ways to visit top Irish sites here.

Taking a short break while biking along the Wild Atlantic Way in August!
Enjoy the Irish summer with the cheerful locals, as nothing makes us happier than spending a sunny day in the great outdoors! There are also plenty of festivals on anything from music to food to sporting events to help enrich yourself in Irish culture in between bike rides. Tourists and locals alike will hit the roads and the trails because getting on a bike in Ireland in August is a real treat!