Daily Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrive in the village of Leenane (we can help arranging transfer). Warm welcome and chance to settle in. You will be given your route pack and general information to study overnight. If there is time we will allocate bikes and equipment. Dinner is available in Leenane village.

DAY 2

The firsts cycle is to Westport, via Leenane, Aasleagh Falls, Delphi Valley and Doo Lough, Louisburgh and along Clew Bay (56km with longer and shorter options). Stay the next two nights in B&B in the town of Westport, and choose dinner from one of the many wonderful restaurants. 

DAY 3

A day to explore Westport, various options ranging from the climb of Croagh Patrick and visit of Westport House, home of the Marquess of Sligo, and a fine Georgian Mansion.  For your cycling itinerary there is a loop to Newport, and to Burishoole Abbey (15th century) and Carrigahooley Castle, stronghold of Grace O'Malley, where she dismissed her husband, and as far as Achill Island (approx 90km - with shorter alternatives).  Return via the road along the shores of Clew Bay to Westport.  Alternatively cycle along Clew Bay to Louisburgh, visit Murrisk Abbey (14th century) along the way.  

DAY 4

You leave Wesport today heading for Cong.  Depart after breakfast via Aghagower, Toormakeady, Lough Mask, Finny, and Clonbur to Cong  (70km). A good long cycle through a variety of scenery; hills, fine trout lakes, small country roads and you will stop at a suitable pub along the way to buy your own lunch.  You stay the night in a Cong B&B.  There are a number of restaurants in the village of Cong where you can get your evening meal.

DAY 5

Continue your cycle from Cong today further south along the shores of Lough Corrib to Maam and across a small mountain pass to Maam Cross, before heading for Screeb and Kilkieran and to Carna, a small fishing village in South Connemara. Stay the night in B&B in Carna (Approx 70km).

DAY 6

Depart Carna after breakfast to cycle to Leenane. You have the option of a loop going around Roundstone, and Ballyconneely, to Ballynahinch and via the Lough Inagh Valley (80km) as you cycle back to Leenane.  Alternatively a more direct route to Cashel and Ballynahinch, via the Lough Inagh Valley (60km).  You stay in Leenane for the next two nights in B&B/guesthouse in the village. 

DAY 7

A lot to see on this day as you cycle pass Kylemore Abbey, Connemara National Park, Renvyle Castle and back to Leenane  (50km).  Longer option includes a cycle further south to Cleggan and Streamstown Bay (80km).

DAY 8

Breakfast and departure!