Restructure wiki for EV workation with confirmed dates
- Remove Germany/Netherlands files (not needed — early ferry, no stops) - Rewrite Hoek van Holland as daytime ferry already booked - New England file focused on EV charging + Cambridge/York/Lakes/Liverpool stops - Add EV charging section to Isle of Man - Rewrite Dublin with confirmed events: Aug 30 college football, Aug 31 Bon Jovi - New return leg: Dublin → Cherbourg ferry → Walldorf by Sep 2 - Update README with full timeline and confirmed dates table - Update .ai-context with EV conventions and fixed date constraints
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# Roadtrip Wiki — Summer 2026
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A living travel planning wiki for a road and cycling trip from Germany to the west coast of Ireland. Built to be extended by humans and AI alike.
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A living travel planning wiki for a workation road and cycling trip from Germany to Ireland and back. Built to be extended by humans and AI alike.
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**Departure:** Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 from Walldorf, Germany
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**Departure:** Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 from Walldorf, Germany
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**Return:** ~September 2nd, 2026
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**Vehicle:** Electric car
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---
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## The Route
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```
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Walldorf, Germany
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↓ drive ~530km
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Hoek van Holland, Netherlands
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↓ Stena Line overnight ferry
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Harwich, England
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↓ drive north with stops
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Walldorf, Germany (Aug 4 — early start, catch morning ferry)
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↓ drive to port
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Hoek van Holland → Harwich (Stena Line, daytime, already booked)
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↓ drive north with stops (Cambridge, York, Lake District, Liverpool)
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Liverpool / Heysham
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↓ Steam Packet Company ferry
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Isle of Man 🏝️
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Isle of Man 🏝️ (~2–4 days)
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↓ ferry to Belfast or Dublin
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Ireland
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↓ cycle the Wild Atlantic Way 🚴
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Kerry / Cork
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Belfast (start Wild Atlantic Way from north)
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↓ cycle / drive Wild Atlantic Way 🚴 north → south
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Dublin (arrive by Aug 29)
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↓ Aug 30: College Football at Aviva Stadium 🏈
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↓ Aug 31: Bon Jovi concert (possible) 🎸
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↓ Sep 1: Ferry Dublin → Cherbourg, France (overnight)
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Cherbourg → Paris → Strasbourg → Walldorf (Sep 2, ~10h drive)
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```
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## Confirmed Dates
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| Date | Event |
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|------|-------|
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| Aug 4 (Tue) | Depart Walldorf; morning ferry Hoek van Holland → Harwich |
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| Aug 30 (Sat) | **College Football: Aviva Stadium, Dublin** (Aer Lingus Classic) |
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| Aug 31 (Sun) | Possible Bon Jovi concert, Dublin |
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| Sep 1 (Mon) | Ferry Dublin → Cherbourg (overnight) |
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| Sep 2 (Tue) | Drive Cherbourg → Walldorf (~1,000 km) |
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## Location Files
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| # | Location | Type | Days |
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| [00](locations/00-walldorf.md) | Walldorf, Germany | Starting point | 0–1 |
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| [01](locations/01-route-germany-netherlands.md) | Walldorf → Hoek van Holland | Drive + stops | 1 |
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| [02](locations/02-hoek-van-holland.md) | Hoek van Holland | Ferry departure | pass-through |
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| [03](locations/03-england-harwich-to-ferry.md) | England: Harwich → Liverpool | Drive + stops | 1–3 |
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| [04](locations/04-isle-of-man.md) | Isle of Man | Island destination | 2–4 |
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| [05](locations/05-belfast.md) | Belfast | City + ferry arrival | 1–2 |
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| [06](locations/06-dublin.md) | Dublin | City + ferry arrival | 1–2 |
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| [07](locations/07-wild-atlantic-way.md) | Wild Atlantic Way | Cycling route | 2–6 weeks |
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> **Belfast or Dublin?** Both work as Ireland entry points. Belfast → start WAW from the north (Donegal). Dublin → start from the south (Kerry) or drive north first.
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| # | Location | Type | Notes |
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| [01](locations/01-hoek-van-holland-ferry.md) | Hoek van Holland → Harwich | Ferry (booked) | Daytime crossing; EV can't charge on ferry |
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| [02](locations/02-england-to-iom-ferry.md) | England: Harwich → Liverpool | Drive + stops | Cambridge, York, Lake District; EV charging guide |
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| [03](locations/03-iom-ferry.md) | Isle of Man Ferry | Ferry logistics | Heysham or Liverpool → Douglas |
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| [04](locations/04-isle-of-man.md) | Isle of Man | Island destination | 2–4 days; limited EV charging |
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| [05](locations/05-belfast.md) | Belfast | City + WAW start | Titanic, Causeway Coast; start WAW from here |
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| [06](locations/06-dublin.md) | Dublin | End anchor + events | Aug 30 football, Aug 31 concert |
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| [07](locations/07-wild-atlantic-way.md) | Wild Atlantic Way | Cycling route N→S | Donegal → Kerry; the centrepiece |
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| [08](locations/08-return-via-france.md) | Return: Dublin → Walldorf | Ferry + drive | Dublin → Cherbourg → Walldorf by Sep 2 |
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## Key Ferries
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| Route | Operator | Duration |
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|-------|----------|----------|
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| Hoek van Holland → Harwich | [Stena Line](https://www.stenaline.co.uk) | ~6.5h overnight |
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| Heysham → Isle of Man | [Steam Packet](https://www.steam-packet.com) | ~3.5h |
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| Liverpool → Isle of Man | [Steam Packet](https://www.steam-packet.com) | ~2.5h |
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| Isle of Man → Belfast | [Steam Packet / Stena](https://www.steam-packet.com) | ~2.75h |
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| Isle of Man → Dublin | [Steam Packet](https://www.steam-packet.com) | ~2.75h (seasonal) |
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**Book all ferries in advance** — August is peak season.
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| Route | Operator | Duration | Status |
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|-------|----------|----------|--------|
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| Hoek van Holland → Harwich | [Stena Line](https://www.stenaline.co.uk) | ~6.5h daytime | **Booked** |
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| Heysham or Liverpool → Isle of Man | [Steam Packet](https://www.steam-packet.com) | 2.5–3.5h | Book ASAP |
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| Isle of Man → Belfast | [Steam Packet](https://www.steam-packet.com) | ~2.75h | Book ASAP |
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| Dublin → Cherbourg | [Irish Ferries](https://www.irishferries.com) | ~19h overnight | Book ASAP |
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## Trip Stats (estimate)
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- **Total distance:** ~3,500+ km (driving + cycling)
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- **Driving:** ~1,500 km (Germany to IoM ferry port)
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- **Cycling:** ~500–2,000+ km depending on WAW section chosen
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- **Ferries:** 3–4 crossings
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- **Countries:** Germany, Netherlands, England, Isle of Man (Crown dependency), Ireland (Republic + Northern Ireland)
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- **Currencies:** EUR (Germany/Netherlands/Republic of Ireland), GBP (England/Isle of Man/Northern Ireland)
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## EV Notes
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- **Cannot charge on any ferry** — plan battery state for each arrival port
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- UK charging: Gridserve (motorways), Pod Point, Tesla Supercharger
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- Isle of Man: limited network, charge overnight in Douglas
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- Ireland: ESB ecars network; good coverage in cities, sparse on WAW
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- France return: Ionity and Tesla at autoroute service areas
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## For AI Assistants
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See [.ai-context.md](.ai-context.md) for full trip context, file format conventions, and instructions for extending this wiki.
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See [.ai-context.md](.ai-context.md) for full trip context, file format conventions, and instructions for extending this wiki.
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See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for contribution guidelines.
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