Cycle touring routes in Ireland - Cycling in Ireland

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Ireland is a cyclist’s paradise – quiet roads winding along spectacular coastline, through tiny villages, over mountain passes and past countless historic sites. The routes described here cover Ireland and Northern Ireland from the Causeway Coast in the north to Mizen Head in the south and from Dublin in the east to Connemara in the west. They seek out the quiet, the quirky and the spectacular parts of this beautiful island in tours that can mostly be fitted into a single week’s riding.

The mountains, valleys and lakes are waiting, as are the hostels, camp sites and traditional Irish pubs – and this guide tells you all you need to know, whether you’re a cycle touring novice or an old hand. What are you waiting for?

• 12 routes in Ireland and Northern Ireland, ranging from 250km to 500km, and suggestions for five grand tours
• detailed route cards to follow junction by junction, listing facilities and sights along the way