Connemara is that wild hinterland on the west coast of Ireland, bounded on the north by Clew Bay, on the south by Galway Bay and on the east by Lough Corrib and Lough Mask. NEW YORK TIMES
Our Wild Connemara is truely an Atlantic Odyssey: secluded beaches, indigo seas, sheep dotted hills – a delightful journey that immerses you in the heart of the towns and villages, coastline, islands and vistas of the West of Ireland. Come join us on this delightful and memorable bike tour and celebrate our Wild Coast’s inherent beauty.
Day One : Connemara’s Captial
The bohemian capital, Galway City with its flavourful Latin Quarter and myriad of medieval streets is known as the ‘City of the Tribes. It is a romantic city and one in which your tour begins. From here you travel through landscapes and vistas of Wild Connemara. Arrive in Clifden, regarded as ‘the capital of Connemara’, a delightful market town set against the majestic backdrop of the Twelve Bens mountain range. This colourful town has a special magic of its own and lures visitors back time and time again!
Day Two: Wild Bog and Lobster Pots
Weave your way through Derrimiglagh Bog ~ where sheep will be your only company. The road is undulating and your sorrounds are wild and mysterious, a mosaic of tiny lakes and peat. Here, two remarkable events occurred in the 20th century. The first permanent transatlantic radio station was built by the Marconi Company over a century ago, and not far away is a monument to Alcock and Brown, who crash-landed (without injury) into the Bog in 1919, bringing an end to the world’s first nonstop flight across the Atlantic.
Arrive just in time for lunch, to Roundstone village, where local fishermen arrive with the day’s catch. Roundstone is a popular holiday resort renowned among artists and naturalists for the remarkable beauty of the surrounding mountains and seascapes. It has a traditional craft centre where you will find Connemara Pottery, Jewellery and Instrument making. The village itself boasts a good selection of Pubs and Seafood Restaurants crammed full of locally caught seafood. Strolling through the village you will discover some fantastic craft shops and cafés.
