Guided Group Cycling Tour
A Guided Group Cycling Tour

Highlights
- Spectacular scenery of Connemara and the Burren
- An expert local guide
- Traditional Irish villages and pubs
- The Wild Atlantic Way
- Ancient pre-historic sites
- The Cliffs of Moher
- The Aran Islands
- Cong Abbey and Ashford Castle
- Killary Fjord and Kylemore Abbey
- The famous Skye road cycle
- The native Irish speaking Gaeltacht regions
This tour starts and finishes in Galway city, on the west coast of Ireland and takes in some of the most spectacular coastal and scenic cycling in Ireland.
Cycling distance:
The average daily cycling distance is 40km with extra options up to 80 km most days
Gradient:
The gradient is easy to moderate
Departure dates:
(First night of tour in Galway)
• Tour 1: Sunday 7th July 2024
• Tour 2: Sunday 28th July 2024
Day 1. Arrive in Galway city
Accommodation: B&B Galway city

Day 2. The Heart Of Connemara Where The Cycling Begins
Cycling distance up to 35 / 60 / 80 km + Accommodation: B&B Cong

Day 3. Cycle through Joyce Country to the coastal village of Leenane
Cycling distance up to 35 / 60 / 80 km + Accommodation: Leenane

Day 4. Cycle From Leenane Along The Atlantic Coast To Clifden
Cycling distance up to 35 / 60 / 80 km + Accommodation: B&B Clifden

Day 5. Cycle Along The Famous Bog Road To Carna
Cycling distance: 40 / 60 km + Accommodation: B&B Carna

Day 6. Ferry To The Aran Islands
Cycling distance: 35 / 70 km + Accommodation: B&B Aran Islands

Day 7. Catch The Morning Ferry To Doolin
Cycling distance: 20 / 35 / 65 km + Accommodation: B&B Doolin

Day 8. Ballyvaughan to The Heart Of The Burren
Cycling distance: 35/ 50 / 70 km + Accommodation: B&B Ballyvaughan

Day 9. Ballyvaughan to Galway
Cycling distance: 35 km + Accommodation: B&B Galway


Option 1:
Trek FX2 Hybrid Touring Bike – Included in tour price
The FX2 is strong, stable, fun and perfectly suited for Irish roads. Customised for West Ireland Cycling with puncture resistant tyres, mudguards and rear rack. Also available with ladies specific frame. Bike lock, helmet, repair kit, pump and spare tube is also included.

Upgrade Option 1:
Upgrade Option: Trek 520 Adventure Touring Bike + €200
The 520 is the classic steel touring bike. One of the longest-running touring bikes in the world. If you are a committed touring cyclist looking for the best in comfort and durability, this is the bike for you.

Upgrade Option 2:
Upgrade option: Trek Electric Bikes + €250
We use the best quality E-bikes on the market. These bikes are pedal assist meaning they travel a lot further when you push the pedal compared to a regular bike. Comfortable, strong and stable bikes combined with a quiet, powerful Bosch motor and a fully integrated high-capacity battery ensure many miles of care-free cycling. On a full charge they are good for 100km+.
Stay comfortably in our carefully hand-picked accommodations
The accommodation included on the tour are B&Bs or small guesthouses. They are clean, comfortable, family run businesses and come very highly rated on Trip Advisor and Booking.com and are well set-up to cater for cycling holiday guests.
The hosts are very knowledgeable about the local area and will be happy to assist you in any way needed.
We have been using the same venues for many years and our previous guests are very happy with them. Each room with have its own private bathroom and shower too. Breakfast is included in the package. All of the venues are located in the centre, or very close to the centre of a small village or town with local bars, cafes and restaurants all within easy walking distance.
Can’t make the dates or prefer to do this tour in your own group?
No Problem. We understand this set itinerary may not suit everyone.
If you would like to do this tour as a private group, please just email tours@westirelandcycling.com and we will design a custom tour to suit your schedule.
Fantastic Cycling Holiday
West Ireland Cycling provided the bikes (excellent), panniers, custom guidebook, transfers at the start and end of the trip, and comfortable accommodations each night. Our guide book included cycling routes and maps along with optional extensions, points of interest, and dining recommendations. We especially loved the alternative, car-free routes in and out of Cong, as well as the incredible bog road.
We highly recommend experiencing Ireland by bike and letting West Ireland Cycling plan your trip. Gorgeous country, excellent roads (many nearly car-free), patient drivers and lovely people made our trip better than we’d imagined. Thanks, John and everyone at West Ireland Cycling!
Anne, USA, July 2022.
Can’t wait to go back
We were looking for a self-guided trip in Ireland and came across West Ireland Cycling. From beginning to end, John did an amazing job at putting together a 6 night trip. I couldn’t decide between the Conamarra or Burren trip, so he put a trip together that included both! The Trek touring bikes were in great shape. The roads we cycled on were spectacular- along the water, bogs and mountains- full of green, sheep, cows and limestone. The seafood was superb- fresh as can be. I will dream of the oysters when I get home. It was great not to carry luggage and to stay in a warm B and B each night. I would highly recommend this company.
Steven, Switzerland, Sept 2022.
Experience of a life-time
My mom and I spent 7 days cycling with West Ireland Cycling in May. It was absolutely amazing. It was obvious that John and his team had put a ton of effort into the tour to make everything run extremely smoothly.
John provided us with high quality bicycles and maps with very detailed instructions. It’d be impossible to get lost or turned around. The instructions included great cafes, restaurants, lunch spots, and notable sites. There was flexibility within the routes and being able to go at our own pace was great. Every evening we’d arrive at another adorable, clean b&b with our luggage and a comfy bed waiting.
I can’t recommend this particular tour highly enough. John and team went above and beyond several times throughout the trip to make this one of our most memorable vacations. The price is well worth it considering the quality of care, bicycles, and accomodations you get in return. Do it!
Kathy, Canada, June 2019.
Prices
From €3,299 per person based on 2 people sharing
€400 single supplement
- B&B/guesthouse accommodation
- Trek hybrid bike with helmet, repair kit, spare tube and lock (Bike upgrade to electric or adventure available on request)
- Expert local guide
- Daily luggage transfers between B&Bs
- Assistance with any mechanic issues encountered along the way
- Transfer to and from Galway City to cycle start and finish
- Ferry tickets to and from the Aran Islands
- Road maps and local countryside info booklet including information on the best places to visit, eat and drink along the way
- Custom guided group tours available on request email: tours@westirelandcycling.com
Included In Tour
- Welcome evening meal on first night
- Expert local cycling guide with daily briefings
- 9 Nights Accommodation (Includes private en-suite & breakfast)
- West Ireland Cycling Jersey and Cap
- Trek Touring Bicycle (Including pump, lock, tubes and repair kit)
- Daily luggage transfers between B&Bs
- From €1,40Assistance with any mechanic issues encountered along the way0 per person based on 2 people sharing
- Transfer to and from Galway City to cycle start and finish
- Road Maps and local countryside info booklet including information on the beast places to visit, east and drink along the way
- From €3,299 per person based on 2 people sharing
- Not included: Flights, airport transfers, daily lunches and evening meals.