Our Ireland cycling holidays
Our cycling holidays in Ireland mean you can explore the Wild Atlantic Way car-free and carefree, enjoy the peace and quiet of the ancient walled routes that pass along the Aran Islands, the converted railway lines that are now convenient cycle routes, and the pretty country lanes that thread across the country. At all turns, our cycling holidays are designed to bring you in close quarters with Irish culture and nature, whilst minimising your impact. You’ll be staying in cosy, locally owned accommodation, and stopping in on family-run restaurants and farm shops, enjoying locally sourced lunches and all important en-route snacks. In the evenings, swap the saddle for a barstool, enjoy traditional Irish music in the pub, and meet the people who make this country so very special.
Wild Atlantic Way cycling holiday in Ireland
Cycle the Westport Greenway & warm Irish culture
From
€1300 to €1400
6 days
ex flights
Connemara Express cycling tour in Ireland
Spectacular cycling along the wild Atlantic coast
From
€1400 to €1500
7 days
ex flights
Burren Way cycling tour in West Ireland
The Burren, Cliffs of Moher & Aran Islands
From
€1350 to €1400
7 days
ex flights
UK and Ireland cycling tour
Cycle through the 5 countries of Great Britain and Ireland
From
£5665 to £5759
13 days
ex flights
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What does cycling in Ireland involve?
How fit do I need to be?
You’ll benefit from being reasonably fit on our Ireland cycling holidays – this means being comfortable cycling multiple days in a row. But you don’t have to be worried; since most of our cycling holidays in Ireland are tailor made, you can go at your own pace. It’s more important that you’re comfortable spending time in the saddle and you may wish to complete a couple of day rides before your trip.
The routes have been designed to have gentle to moderate gradients. The average cycling distance is around 40km a day, but there are options to extend your rides each day up to 60km to 80km. Your trip will usually start with a shorter introductory cycle to ensure that you’ve got the right set up, and that you feel safe and happy.
More important than being fit is being weather-proof. A headwind, perhaps a bit of rain; the most predictable thing about the weather here is that it can be unpredictable.
The routes have been designed to have gentle to moderate gradients. The average cycling distance is around 40km a day, but there are options to extend your rides each day up to 60km to 80km. Your trip will usually start with a shorter introductory cycle to ensure that you’ve got the right set up, and that you feel safe and happy.
More important than being fit is being weather-proof. A headwind, perhaps a bit of rain; the most predictable thing about the weather here is that it can be unpredictable.
Tailor made or small group tours?
The majority of our Ireland cycling holidays are tailor made tours where you can go at your own pace. Seen a nice café, or want to stop to take a photo at a viewpoint? It’s easy to go at your own pace and discover Ireland as you cycle – either taking your time or putting in big rides.
If you do a tailor made tour you’ll be provided with a trekking tour bike, luggage transfers, all the navigational aids you’ll need, accommodation and transfers at the beginning and end of your route. There’ll be phone support available, and if needed you can avail yourself of the network of great local cycle shops in the area.
Group cycling tours, with up to 25 cyclists per group, come with a local guide, and vehicle support on hand should you need to rest, or take care of any mechanical issues. Small group tours are also great if you’re looking to cycle in the wider UK, too, as you can travel together with your guide between Ireland, Northern Ireland, and on to Scotland.
If you do a tailor made tour you’ll be provided with a trekking tour bike, luggage transfers, all the navigational aids you’ll need, accommodation and transfers at the beginning and end of your route. There’ll be phone support available, and if needed you can avail yourself of the network of great local cycle shops in the area.
Group cycling tours, with up to 25 cyclists per group, come with a local guide, and vehicle support on hand should you need to rest, or take care of any mechanical issues. Small group tours are also great if you’re looking to cycle in the wider UK, too, as you can travel together with your guide between Ireland, Northern Ireland, and on to Scotland.
Point to point riding or centre based?
Our cycling in Ireland is point to point cycling, meaning that you can explore more of famous routes like the Wild Atlantic Way, and enjoy the changing scenery. It means, for instance, that you can hop on the ferry over to the Aran Islands for a day of cycling in spectacularly quiet surrounds, and then the next day be spending time enjoying the unique landscape that you find along the Burren Way.
What’s the terrain like?
Expect a mix of terrains. Some of our holidays make the most of Ireland’s Greenways, a network of resurfaced railway tracks which are completely car-free. Others stick spend time on quiet country roads and little lanes – known as boreens – some of which will not be paved. There may also be forestry tracks on some routes. Throughout, you can generally expect gentle gradients. You’re best off using a touring bike, and bike hire is included – though you will need to bring your own helmet.
Are electric bikes available?
Not only available, but encouraged, e bikes are usually available for a supplement on our cycling holidays in Ireland, and they’re great if you want to relax and enjoy a more leisurely approach to exercise, or if you want to travel further. They can give you the peace of mind that you will be able to enjoy the routes if you’re feeling at all wobbly about your fitness and ability.
