Welcome to the longest defined coastal drive in the world, stretching from Malin Head in County Donegal to Kinsale in County Cork. On this spectacular drive you will witness the raw and rugged beauty of the West Coast of Ireland as you journey through regions such as Connemara, Galway Bay, Cliffs of Moher in Clare, Kerry and finishing in the coastal town of Kinsale.
The amazing Atlantic Ocean accompanies you from start to finish on this spectacular route interspersed with small villages and towns. There are a myriad of stop points along the way where you can learn more about the history and geography of the region while enjoying the warm welcome of the locals.
This map is designed to guide you on your personal adventure. Whether it takes you a day or a year, the trip will be a once in a lifetime experience. Enjoy !!!
Keem Strand
Hook Lighthouse Dolmen in the Burren Downpatrick Head
Slieve League Cliff Mullaghmore Head Cliffs of Moher Slea Head
North WestDonegal, Leitrim & Sligo
This Starting Route from Derry and ending in Ballina will cover 719km
Inishowen Peninsula, Derry to Letterkenny – Distance: 195km
Fanad Head, Letterkenny to Bunbeg – Distance: 160 km
The Slieve League Coast, Bunbeg to Donegal Town – Distance: 171km
Donegal Bays & Sligo, Donegal Town to Ballina – Distance: 193km
Start at Malin Head Ireland’s most northerly point where the wild Atlantic has carved deep crevices into the rugged
headland.
Watch them weave magic into Donegal tweed
Silver Strand beach is a spectacular hidden gem of a beach at Malin Beg
Call into Kitty Kelly’s and pick up an Irish Coffee making lesson
Try your hand at surfing in Bundoran the spiritual home of the Irish surf scene
See giant swells up to 100ft high off Mullaghmore head
Visit Spanish Armada shipwrecks at Streedagh Beach
Must do Must See in DonegalInishowen Maritime MuseumGrianan AileachDough Famine VillageGlenveagh National ParkArds Forest ParkTriona DesignGlencolmcille Folk VillageSlieve League Cultural CentreFisherman out of IrelandDonegal Craft VillageDaniel o Donnell Visitor CentreArdara Heritage CentreTullan Discovery PointWaterworld, Roughey Walk Donegal Castle Magees Donegal Town Donegal Town Craft Village Donegal County Museum Ballyshannon and District Museum Aranmore Island Car & Passenger FerryEdel Macbride Studio Outlet & Knitfield Yarn ShopInishowen Quad SafariMcAuliffes Craft ShopThe WorkhouseCurran Coaches & Slieve League Bus ToursSliabh League Boat TripsMuck n MuffinsEagles FlyingKilcullens Seaweed Baths
Must do Must See in Sligo Yeats Grave, Drumcliff Church and Round TowerCarrowmore Megalithic CemeteryBenbulben Pottery Voya seaweed BathsThe AbbeyThe Model Coney Island, Sligo BayRose of Innisfree Boat TripParkes CastleCastle DarganEagles FlyingKilcullens Seaweed BathsThe Rose of Innisfree
From Ballina and ending in Galway will cover 792km
ErrisBallina to Belmullet – Distance: 213km
Clew Bay & Achill IslandBelmullet to Westport – Distance: 238km
Killary HarbourWestport to Clifden – Distance: 165km
ConnemaraClifden to Galway City – Distance: 176km
Visit Clare Island Lighthouse at Clew Bay
Take a boat trip around the many islands of this scenic bay
Cross the road bridge to Ireland’s largest island – Achill Island – with its tall Seacliff’s, bare mountains and sweeping
sandy beaches
Trek across sands on a Connemara pony
Hire a bike in Connemara’s ‘capital’ Clifden, and strike out across the starkly strange blanket bog
Walk the promenade at Salthill overlooking Galway bay on the outskirts of Galway city
Must do Must See in Mayo Jackie Clarke Collection Ceide FieldsDownpatrick HeadCarne Golf LinksBallycroy National ParkArtisan AdventureWestport House & Pirate Adventure Park O'Malley FerriesBellacragher Boat ClubIrelands School of FalconryGreenvaghJames GrealisQuiet Man MuseumAchill Caravan Holiday Ltd.Paddle & Pedal
Must do Must See in Galway
Killary Adventure Centre Connemara Golf LinksCeardlann Craft VillageGalway Craft Village Galway Cathedral Dunguiare Castle Connemara Wild EscapesCrinniu na mBad Festival Cashel House Seaweed Cookery Experience Experience Inis MeainConnemara Coastal Walk & Walking West Arigna Mining ExperienceCeltic CrystalDerroura Bike HireRoundstone Sea AnglingLetterfrach Waterways Connemara Shooting SchoolGalway Bay Fishing
WESTMayo & Galway
From Galway and ending in Tralee will cover 380km
West Clare & The BurrenGalway to Kilkee – Distance:164km
The Shannon EstuaryKilkee to Tralee – Distance: 216km
Must do Must See in Clare
Aillwee Cave &
Birds of Prey Centre
Doolin Cave
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre
Liscannor Rock Shop
Loophead Lighthouse
West Clare Railway
Vandaleur Walled Garden
Clare Island Ferries
Hazel Mountain Chocolates
Linnalla Ice Cream
The Roadside Tavern
The Rock Shop
Irish Suring Ass. / Bens Surf
Burren SmokeHouse
The Burren Centre
Doolin Ferry
Must do Must See in Limerick
Foynes Flying Boat Museum
The Treaty Stone
King Johns Castle
Limerick City Museum
Hunt Museum
Take in the sights of the Burren; a vast limestone landscape stretching across
northern Clare and southern Galway
Stroll along the Doolin Cliff Walk of County Clare, the sea cliffs leading to the Cliffs of Moher
A boat trip will allow you experience the mighty Cliffs of Moher from sea level
At the western tip of County Clare, peaceful roads and deserted beaches stretch out along the Loop Head Drive
See and hear the Shannon Dolphins where the river Shannon meets the Atlantic
MID WEST Clare & Limerick
From Tralee and ending in Kinsale will cover 742km
The Dingle PeninsulaTralee to Castlemaine – Distance: 150km
Ring of KerryCastlemaine to Kenmare – Distance: 175km
Beara to Sheep’s HeadKenmare to Durrus – Distance: 210km
West CorkDurrus to Kinsale – Distance: 207km
Must do Must See in Kerry
Louis Mulcahy Pottery
Dingle Cookery School
Dingle Brewery
Goekaun Mountain
Skellig Boat Trips
The Skellig Experience
Visitor Centre
Skelligs Chocolate Factory
Visitor Centre
Dursey Island Cable Car
/Dursey Island
The Ewe Sculpture Garden
West Cork Model Railway
Tralee Bay Wetlands
Must do Must See in Cork
Blue Pool Ferry
Mizen Head Experience
Beara Peninsula
Kinsale
Sherkin Island
Bantry House
Garinish Island
Skibbereen Heritage Centre
Stroll among the ruined cottages of Great Blasket island
Visit Dingle, Ireland’s largest Gaeltacht town
Gallop on horseback along the 7 miles of Rossbeigh beach
Experience many aspects of the offshore Skellig islands at The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre
Hop on to Ireland’s only cable car to explore Dursey Island
Take a walk to the most southern tip of Ireland with views of Fastnet lighthouse at Mizen Head
SOUTH WEST Kerry and Cork
Should you wish to advertise in future editions of this map please contact
01 4603 615or email
Ordnance Survey Ireland Permit No. 8944© Ordnance Survey Ireland/Government of Ireland
Join us on
Guided Factory Tour | Opulent Retail Store |
Book your tour online today - www.waterfordvisitorcentre.comA magical journey through 200 years of crystal making history.
VISIT THEWATERFORD CRYSTAL FACTORY
E [email protected] | W www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com
Along the RouteHotels
Guest HouseCaravan Parks
PLACES OF INTEREST
