Connemara is perfect cycling country, where roads go around the hills rather than over them. The scenery changes from dramatic mountain ranges and fjords to sweeping open bogland and a rocky coastline. Tour Highlights: - Lough Mask - Westport - Croagh Patrick - Aran Islands Note: This tour is also available as an Individual or Self-led tour, starting any day except Saturday. DAY 1 (Saturday) Arrival Meeting in the centre of Galway with the tour guide and the rest of the group for briefing and get-together dinner. DAY 2 (Sunday) Lough Mask to Westport Following a coach transfer to the village of Cong, the roads are traffic free. The route skirts Lough Mask and continues to the busy market town of Westport. DAY 3 (Monday) Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay Cycle west between the pilgrimage mountain of Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay, before heading south through the dramatic Delphi valley tot he village of Leenane. DAY 4 (Tuesday) Connemara National Park Initially follow the coast road and then head inland across the open bogland of the Connemara National Park to the 2 day stop in the seaside village of Roundstone. DAY 5 (Wednesday) Rest Day - Roundstone Gurteen Beach, close to Roundstone, is the ideal location for this day of relaxation. DAY 6 (Thursday) Gaeltacht Continue cycling alongside fields of bog and stone to the Irish-speaking village of Carraroe, in the heart of the Gaeltacht. DAY 7 (Friday) Aran Islands and Galway Take the morning ferry to the Aran Islands to explore for the day, before returning by bus to Galway City for a night on the town. DAY 8 (Saturday) Departure The tour finishes with a final breakfast together.  What your Guided Cycle includes: • 7 nights accommodation based on 2 adults sharing in hotels and guesthouses with ensuite facilities • 7 Full Irish Breakfasts • TREK 721 hybrid bike, with 21-speed gears, carrier, mudguards and front pannier bag • Detailed maps, route directions and historical details • Experienced Guide in support van • Luggage Transfers
Category
Guided Cycle
Accommodation
Hotels and Guesthouses with ensuite facilities on twin-sharing basis.
Grade
Moderate Cycle. Average of 30 miles (50kms) per day. One rest day midweek.
Duration
7 days
Group Size
Maximum 20
Your Guide
Expert local Guides
Itinerary by Day
1 Arrival 2 Westport 3 Croagh Patrick 4 Connemara 5 Rest Day 6 Gaeltacht 7 Aran Islands 8 Departure
Guest Comments
"The feeling of accomplishment and the spark of excitement will stay with us forever." Ellen Schecter.
Tour Dates
May 10, 24 June 07, 21, 28 July 05, 12, 19, 26 Aug 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Sept 13, 27 Oct 11
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