Initial roadtrip wiki: Walldorf → IoM → Wild Atlantic Way

Route: Germany → Hoek van Holland ferry → England → Isle of Man → Ireland (Wild Atlantic Way cycling). Includes location files, AI context, contributing guide, and README with ferry/logistics table.
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+# Roadtrip Wiki — Summer 2026
+
+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.
+
+**Departure:** Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 from Walldorf, Germany
+
+---
+
+## The Route
+
+```
+Walldorf, Germany
+    ↓  drive ~530km
+Hoek van Holland, Netherlands
+    ↓  Stena Line overnight ferry
+Harwich, England
+    ↓  drive north with stops
+Liverpool / Heysham
+    ↓  Steam Packet Company ferry
+Isle of Man 🏝️
+    ↓  ferry to Belfast or Dublin
+Ireland
+    ↓  cycle the Wild Atlantic Way 🚴
+Kerry / Cork
+```
+
+---
+
+## Location Files
+
+| # | Location | Type | Days |
+|---|----------|------|------|
+| [00](locations/00-walldorf.md) | Walldorf, Germany | Starting point | 0–1 |
+| [01](locations/01-route-germany-netherlands.md) | Walldorf → Hoek van Holland | Drive + stops | 1 |
+| [02](locations/02-hoek-van-holland.md) | Hoek van Holland | Ferry departure | pass-through |
+| [03](locations/03-england-harwich-to-ferry.md) | England: Harwich → Liverpool | Drive + stops | 1–3 |
+| [04](locations/04-isle-of-man.md) | Isle of Man | Island destination | 2–4 |
+| [05](locations/05-belfast.md) | Belfast | City + ferry arrival | 1–2 |
+| [06](locations/06-dublin.md) | Dublin | City + ferry arrival | 1–2 |
+| [07](locations/07-wild-atlantic-way.md) | Wild Atlantic Way | Cycling route | 2–6 weeks |
+
+> **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.
+
+---
+
+## Key Ferries
+
+| Route | Operator | Duration |
+|-------|----------|----------|
+| Hoek van Holland → Harwich | [Stena Line](https://www.stenaline.co.uk) | ~6.5h overnight |
+| Heysham → Isle of Man | [Steam Packet](https://www.steam-packet.com) | ~3.5h |
+| Liverpool → Isle of Man | [Steam Packet](https://www.steam-packet.com) | ~2.5h |
+| Isle of Man → Belfast | [Steam Packet / Stena](https://www.steam-packet.com) | ~2.75h |
+| Isle of Man → Dublin | [Steam Packet](https://www.steam-packet.com) | ~2.75h (seasonal) |
+
+**Book all ferries in advance** — August is peak season.
+
+---
+
+## Trip Stats (estimate)
+
+- **Total distance:** ~3,500+ km (driving + cycling)
+- **Driving:** ~1,500 km (Germany to IoM ferry port)
+- **Cycling:** ~500–2,000+ km depending on WAW section chosen
+- **Ferries:** 3–4 crossings
+- **Countries:** Germany, Netherlands, England, Isle of Man (Crown dependency), Ireland (Republic + Northern Ireland)
+- **Currencies:** EUR (Germany/Netherlands/Republic of Ireland), GBP (England/Isle of Man/Northern Ireland)
+
+---
+
+## For AI Assistants
+
+See [.ai-context.md](.ai-context.md) for full trip context, file format conventions, and instructions for extending this wiki.
+
+See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for contribution guidelines.