A Biking Guide to Connemara & the Aran Islands Published

October 21, 2009

The 16 page Connemara biking guide has been published and is available as a free download.

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Biking the Burren

Connemara, the Burren region and the Aran Islands are all worthwhile stops to include on a  trip to western Ireland. The bike tour includes a loop which begins in the city of Galway  and then heads north to reach the scenic and rocky Burren region. A short but brutal ferry ride (when the waves are big) takes you over to the Aran Islands which are absolutely lovely for cycling and for exploring on foot.

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Cliffs of Moher

Next head back on a less bouncy ferry and continue up the coast through Clifden and Westport. The trip ends in Cong and it is a short one hour shuttle back to Galway from there.

Highlights of the Connemara, Burren and Aran islands are:

  • beautiful views from the Cliffs of Moher
  • Doolin pubs and music
  • gorgeous, rock strewn, quiet roads to cycle on the Aran Islands
  • rocky hills of the Burren region
  • biking Sky Road near Clifden
  • the climb of Croagh Patrick, near Westport
  • the wind when it’s at your back
  • the Village of Cong and Ashford Castle
  • charming B&B’s and Irish hospitality
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Sky Road near Clifden - amazing views on a CLEAR day

In the guide you will find tips on getting to Galway, renting bikes, route descriptions,  accommodation and restaurant ideas where appropriate and a full packing list and links to useful information.

This is a trip for the months between May and September. And yes, the weather can be rainy but not for long. Come and enjoy the Irish countryside and their unique brand of hospitality.

Leigh McAdam

www.hikebiketravel.com

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One Response to “A Biking Guide to Connemara & the Aran Islands Published”

  1. Richard Tulloch on February 8th, 2010 6:25 pm

    Nice blog and nice post on cycling Ireland, Leigh.

    Had a great ride round Connemara myself last year. Would have liked to get over to Aran Islands too. It’s on the ‘to do’ list!

    http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/cycling-and-craic-5-star-bike-tour-of-connemara-ireland/

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