Split WAW into 7 individual section pages
- 07-wild-atlantic-way.md is now an index with timeline table and EV summary - New pages: 07a-donegal through 07g-kerry Each follows the standard format: must-see, 3-day itinerary, EV charging, practical info Dates anchored to the Aug 8–28 timeline; Kerry day 3 ends with drive to Dublin - Update README navigation table with all 8 WAW files
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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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| [07](locations/07-wild-atlantic-way.md) | Wild Atlantic Way | Cycling route overview | Timeline + EV summary |
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| [07a](locations/07a-donegal.md) | Donegal | WAW section 1 | Aug 10–12; cliffs, bog, remotest section |
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| [07b](locations/07b-sligo.md) | Sligo | WAW section 2 | Aug 13–14; Benbulben, surf, megaliths |
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| [07c](locations/07c-mayo.md) | Mayo | WAW section 3 | Aug 15–17; Westport, Achill, Croagh Patrick |
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| [07d](locations/07d-connemara.md) | Connemara | WAW section 4 | Aug 18–20; Sky Road, bog, Kylemore |
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| [07e](locations/07e-galway.md) | Galway | WAW section 5 | Aug 21–22; city, Aran Islands, best workation base |
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| [07f](locations/07f-clare.md) | Clare | WAW section 6 | Aug 23–24; Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Doolin |
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| [07g](locations/07g-kerry.md) | Kerry | WAW section 7 | Aug 25–27; Dingle, Ring of Kerry, Skellig Michael |
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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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# Wild Atlantic Way — Cycling Ireland's West Coast
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# Wild Atlantic Way — Overview
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> **Type:** Long-distance cycling route
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> **Total length:** ~2,500 km (full route; select sections as suits)
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> **Recommended:** 2–4 weeks for a meaningful section; 6+ weeks for the full coast
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> **Total length:** ~2,500 km (full route)
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> **Direction:** North to south (Donegal → Kerry)
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> **Best for:** Cycling, coastal scenery, cliffs, peninsulas, Gaeltacht culture
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## What Is It
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The Wild Atlantic Way is a signed coastal driving/cycling route along Ireland's entire west coast, from Donegal in the north to Cork in the south. It is the world's longest defined coastal route. The west coast is the windward side of Ireland — constantly changing light, dramatic cliffs, remote peninsulas, and a chain of Irish-speaking (Gaeltacht) communities keeping old culture alive.
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---
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## Direction & Strategy
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**Direction: North to south** — starting in Donegal after arriving in Belfast, finishing in Kerry before driving to Dublin for Aug 30.
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**Wind:** The prevailing wind is from the southwest, so expect headwinds on exposed Atlantic-facing sections cycling north to south. This is the tradeoff for starting in the more dramatic, less-touristed north. Plan shorter daily distances on the Donegal and Mayo coast where the wind is worst, and front-load rest days early in the trip rather than late.
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---
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The Wild Atlantic Way is a signed coastal route along Ireland's entire west coast — the world's longest defined coastal route. The west coast is the windward side of Ireland: constantly changing light, dramatic cliffs, remote peninsulas, and Irish-speaking (Gaeltacht) communities.
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## Rough Timeline: Aug ~8 → Aug 28
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**Assumption:** Ferry Belfast → Douglas (IoM) around Aug 4–7, IoM for 2–3 days, then ferry IoM → Belfast arriving roughly **Aug 7–9**. Adjust dates to match your actual IoM ferry.
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**Deadline: Dublin by Aug 29** (game day Aug 30 at Aviva Stadium).
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The deadline is **Dublin by Aug 29** (day before the game). That gives 20–21 days for the WAW. This is a workation — build in working days, not just travel days.
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| Dates (approx) | Section | Days | File |
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|----------------|---------|------|------|
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| Aug 8–9 | Belfast → Donegal (transit) | 2 | — |
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| Aug 10–12 | **Donegal** | 3 | [07a-donegal.md](07a-donegal.md) |
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| Aug 13–14 | **Sligo** | 2 | [07b-sligo.md](07b-sligo.md) |
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| Aug 15–17 | **Mayo** | 3 | [07c-mayo.md](07c-mayo.md) |
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| Aug 18–20 | **Connemara** | 3 | [07d-connemara.md](07d-connemara.md) |
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| Aug 21–22 | **Galway** | 2 | [07e-galway.md](07e-galway.md) |
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| Aug 23–24 | **Clare** | 2 | [07f-clare.md](07f-clare.md) |
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| Aug 25–27 | **Kerry** | 3 | [07g-kerry.md](07g-kerry.md) |
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| Aug 28 | Kerry → Dublin (drive ~3h) | — | — |
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| Aug 29 | Dublin buffer day | — | — |
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| **Aug 30** | **College Football, Aviva Stadium** | — | [06-dublin.md](06-dublin.md) |
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| Dates (approx) | Section | Days | Notes |
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|----------------|---------|------|-------|
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| Aug 8–9 | Belfast → Donegal Town | 2 | Drive/transit to start; settle in |
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| Aug 10–12 | **Donegal** | 3 | Slieve League, Glenveagh, Malin Head — most remote, give it time |
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| Aug 13–14 | **Sligo** | 2 | Benbulben, Carrowmore, surf beach at Strandhill |
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| Aug 15–17 | **Mayo** | 3 | Westport (base), Achill Island, Croagh Patrick |
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| Aug 18–20 | **Connemara** | 3 | Clifden, Sky Road, Kylemore Abbey — charge in Galway before |
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| Aug 21–22 | **Galway** | 2 | City day(s); Aran Islands day trip from Rossaveal |
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| Aug 23–24 | **Clare** | 2 | Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Doolin sessions |
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| Aug 25–27 | **Kerry** | 3 | Dingle Peninsula, Ring of Kerry, Skellig Michael (if booked) |
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| Aug 28 | Kerry → Dublin | 1 | Drive ~3h Killarney → Dublin; arrive, settle, rest |
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| **Aug 29** | Dublin | Buffer | Free day, explore city, pre-match prep |
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| **Aug 30** | **GAME DAY** | — | College Football at Aviva Stadium |
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If you arrive in Belfast later than Aug 8: compress Donegal to 2 days (skip Malin Head), or cut the Aran Islands day trip from Galway. Kerry is non-negotiable — don't compress it.
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**Total:** 21 days. One rest/work day built into most multi-day sections — use Westport, Galway, and Clifden as work bases (good cafés and reliable wifi).
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## EV Strategy Summary
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**If you arrive Belfast later (e.g. Aug 10):** Compress Donegal to 2 days and skip Malin Head, or cut the Aran Islands day trip from the Galway section. Kerry is non-negotiable — don't compress it.
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| Section | Situation |
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|---------|-----------|
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| Donegal | Sparse — worst section. Base in Donegal Town for day trips. |
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| Sligo | Reasonable. Sligo town has fast chargers. |
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| Mayo | Patchy. Charge fully in Westport before Achill. |
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| Connemara | Gap: Clifden ↔ Westport (~90km coast road, no charger mid-route). |
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| Galway | Good. Tesla SC + ESB rapids. Full recharge stop. |
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| Clare | Reasonable. Charge in Ennis before Cliffs of Moher. |
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| Kerry | Good in towns. Full battery before Ring of Kerry circuit. |
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---
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See individual section files for detailed charger locations.
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## Key Sections (North to South)
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### 1. Donegal — Aug 10–12 (3 days)
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The wildest, most remote part of the route. Few tourists, dramatic cliffs, ancient towers.
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**Must-see:**
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- **Slieve League Cliffs** — Three times the height of the Cliffs of Moher, a fraction of the crowds. Walk the "One Man's Pass" ridge for vertigo and views.
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- **Glenveagh National Park** — Vast bog and mountain wilderness; red deer, golden eagles reintroduced. Castle on a loch.
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- **Inishowen Peninsula / Malin Head** — Ireland's northernmost point. Dramatic and very remote. Only worth it if you have the third day.
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- **Fanad Head Lighthouse** — One of Ireland's most photogenic lighthouses
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- **Donegal Town** — The Diamond (central square) is lively; good base and the best EV charging hub in the county
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**Cycling note:** Roads are narrow, hilly, and quiet. This is the hardest section for wind and terrain but the most rewarding. Don't skip it.
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### 2. Sligo — Aug 13–14 (2 days)
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W.B. Yeats country. Gentler than Donegal, excellent beaches.
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**Must-see:**
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- **Benbulben** — The flat-topped mountain that dominates the landscape; Yeats is buried in the churchyard at its foot (Drumcliff). Drive or cycle past — you see it from everywhere.
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- **Strandhill** — Atlantic surf beach with a good food scene and a traditional seaweed bath house (Voya)
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- **Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery** — One of the largest megalithic cemeteries in Europe, older than Newgrange. Free to walk, small entry fee for the main tombs.
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- **Sligo town** — Good food scene, lively for its size; use it as a work base
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### 3. Mayo — Aug 15–17 (3 days)
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One of the spiritual and scenic highlights of the route.
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**Must-see:**
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- **Westport** — Best small town in Ireland, regularly voted so. Planned Georgian town on the Carrowbeg River. Best base in Mayo: good pubs, great food, reliable wifi, EV charging.
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- **Achill Island** — Ireland's largest island, connected by a bridge. **Keem Bay** (pristine blue beach in a cliffside amphitheatre) and the Slievemore deserted village are extraordinary. Excellent, quiet cycling roads.
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- **Croagh Patrick** — Ireland's holiest mountain; iconic cone shape above Clew Bay. The 4h round-trip hike is well worth it on a clear day.
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- **Céide Fields** — The world's most extensive Stone Age monument: 5,000-year-old field systems under the bog. On the north Mayo coast, good detour if passing.
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### 4. Connemara — Aug 18–20 (3 days)
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The most haunting landscape in Ireland. Bogland, quartzite mountains, flooded inlets, wild ponies.
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**Must-see:**
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- **Sky Road (Clifden)** — 16km circular coastal road from Clifden with elevated views over the Atlantic and offshore islands. One of Ireland's best cycling roads; manageable even loaded.
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- **Connemara National Park** — Twelve Bens mountain range; bog walks, guided hill walks. Visitor centre at Letterfrack.
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- **Kylemore Abbey** — Gothic castle-turned-Benedictine monastery on a lake with a walled Victorian garden. Touristy but genuinely beautiful.
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- **Clifden** — The "capital" of Connemara; best base for the section. ESB charger here.
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- **Inishbofin Island** — Ferry from Cleggan; quiet island with beaches. Worth it if you have a spare half-day.
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**Cycling note:** The N59 through Connemara is manageable but busy in August. The inland bog roads (L-roads) are magical and almost car-free. Prefer these where they run parallel.
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### 5. Galway — Aug 21–22 (2 days)
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Ireland's most vibrant city outside Dublin. University town, Gaeltacht gateway, live music every night.
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**Must-see:**
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- **Latin Quarter** — Medieval streets; Tigh Neachtain pub is the traditional music epicentre. Most pubs have sessions Sun–Thu as well as weekends in August.
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- **Aran Islands (Inis Mór)** — Day trip or overnight from Rossaveal (40 min ferry). Ancient stone forts — Dún Aonghasa perches on a 100m cliff edge. Rent a bike on the island; roads are quiet and flat-ish.
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- **Salthill Promenade** — Walk the prom, kick the wall at the end (local tradition, taken seriously)
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- **Food:** Ard Bia at Nimmos, Cava Bodega, Dela — Galway punches above its weight
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**Work note:** Galway has the best coffee shops and coworking spaces on the entire WAW. Good place to book a longer stay and work for a couple of days.
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### 6. Clare — Aug 23–24 (2 days)
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The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher.
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**Must-see:**
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- **Cliffs of Moher** — 8km of sea cliffs up to 214m. Go early (before 9am) or late evening to avoid coach crowds. Walk south from the visitor centre to Hag's Head for the best views without the crowd.
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- **The Burren** — Unique limestone karst landscape. Arctic, Mediterranean, and alpine flowers grow side by side in the cracks. Walk the Green Road above Ballyvaughan or the Burren Way.
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- **Doolin** — Spiritual home of traditional Irish music. Three pubs (McGann's, Gus O'Connor's, McDermott's) with sessions every night in August. Small village, enormous reputation.
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- **Poulnabrone Dolmen** — Striking portal tomb on open Burren limestone; 5,500 years old
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### 7. Kerry — Aug 25–27 (3 days)
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The iconic postcard Ireland: peninsulas, dramatic mountains, the best seafood in the country.
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**Must-see:**
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- **Dingle Peninsula** — More intimate than the Ring of Kerry, less touristy, arguably more beautiful. The **Slea Head Drive** (25km loop from Dingle town) passes 6th-century beehive huts (clochán), ruined stone forts, the Blasket Islands viewpoint, and Connor Pass (highest mountain pass in Ireland driveable by road). Dingle town has the best seafood and music on the peninsula.
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- **Ring of Kerry** — The classic 180km circuit of the Iveragh Peninsula: Killarney National Park, Kenmare, Waterville, Portmagee. Busy with tourist coaches — drive or cycle counterclockwise (opposite to the coach direction) to avoid head-on traffic.
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- **Skellig Michael** — UNESCO World Heritage Site; early Christian monastic settlement on a sea stack 12km offshore. Puffins, 618 stone steps, Star Wars filming location. **Book months in advance — if you haven't yet, check now.** Boats from Portmagee and Ballinskelligs.
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- **Killarney National Park** — The lakes, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House, the Gap of Dunloe. Good final day before heading to Dublin.
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**Cycling note:** The Dingle Peninsula is excellent — quiet roads, spectacular scenery, manageable gradients. The Ring of Kerry has significant traffic in summer; if cycling, start before 8am and go counterclockwise.
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## EV Charging on the Wild Atlantic Way
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The west coast has significant charging gaps. The ESB ecars network is the primary public infrastructure.
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**General rule:** Charge at every opportunity in towns. If you're leaving somewhere with a charger, top up even if you don't strictly need to.
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### Section-by-section
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| Section | Situation | Key chargers |
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| **Donegal** | Sparse — worst section | Letterkenny (22kW ESB), Donegal Town (ESB), Bundoran. Gaps of 60–80km on the coast road. |
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| **Sligo** | Reasonable | Sligo town has multiple ESB incl. fast; Enniscrone has a slow charger |
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| **Mayo** | Patchy | Westport (ESB fast), Castlebar, Ballina. Achill Island: slow charger at Keel — charge in Westport before going out to Achill. |
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| **Connemara** | Most challenging after Donegal | Clifden (ESB 22kW); Letterfrack is a dead zone. Galway city is the reliable anchor before and after. |
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| **Galway** | Good | Multiple ESB rapid chargers; Tesla SC at Galway Retail Park. Full recharge stop. |
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| **Clare** | Reasonable | Ennis (ESB fast), Ennistymon, Lahinch. No rapid charger at Cliffs of Moher — charge in Ennis or Lahinch first. |
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| **Kerry** | Good in towns | Killarney (ESB fast + Tesla SC), Tralee, Dingle (22kW ESB), Kenmare. Ring of Kerry road has no chargers mid-circuit — start with a full battery. |
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**Critical gaps:**
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- **Connemara:** Clifden ↔ Westport via coast road (~90km) has no public charger mid-route. Charge fully at one end.
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- **Donegal coast:** Slieve League / Glencolmcille area has no chargers. Base yourself in Killybegs or Donegal Town and do day trips.
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**Tips:**
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- Most rural ESB chargers are 22kW AC — plan 1–1.5h stops in smaller towns
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- Ask your accommodation about charging on arrival — many Kerry and Galway hotels now have 7kW sockets
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- Apps: ESB ecars (Ireland), Zap-Map (broader)
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**Links:**
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- [ESB ecars map](https://esb.ie/ecars/charge-point-map)
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- [Zap-Map Ireland](https://www.zap-map.com/charge-points/ireland/)
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## Practical Cycling Notes
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- **Bike:** For a multi-week loaded tour, bring your own. Hire is available in Galway, Westport, Killarney, Dingle if not.
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- **Panniers vs backpack:** Panniers essential — Atlantic headwinds on exposed sections are relentless
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- **Camping:** Wild camping with landowner permission is legal; good sites along the whole route
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- **Hostels:** An Óige (Irish Youth Hostel Association) has properties at key WAW points
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- **Food:** Never more than 20km from a pub serving hot food. Pubs stop food service around 9pm.
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## Practical Notes
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- **Wind:** Prevailing southwest — expect headwinds on exposed Atlantic sections heading south. Plan shorter days in Donegal and Mayo.
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- **Workation bases:** Westport, Galway, Dingle, Killarney — best wifi and cafés
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- **Weather:** August is best but pack waterproofs — Atlantic squalls arrive without warning
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- **Gaeltacht:** Connemara, north Mayo coast, and Donegal are Irish-speaking. Signs are Irish-first. Any attempt at Irish is met with delight.
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- **Workation bases:** Westport, Galway, Dingle, and Killarney all have good cafés and reliable wifi
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- **Gaeltacht:** Connemara, north Mayo, and Donegal are Irish-speaking. Signs are Irish-first.
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## Links
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- [Wild Atlantic Way official](https://www.wildatlanticway.com)
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- [Cycling Ireland](https://www.cyclingireland.ie)
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- [Aran Islands ferries](https://www.aranislandferries.com)
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- [Skellig Michael bookings](https://www.skelligexperience.com)
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- [An Óige Hostels](https://anoige.ie)
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- [ESB ecars map](https://esb.ie/ecars/charge-point-map)
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- [Zap-Map Ireland](https://www.zap-map.com/charge-points/ireland/)
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# Donegal
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> **Type:** WAW Section 1 of 7
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> **Dates:** ~Aug 10–12 (3 days)
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> **Recommended stay:** 3 days
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> **Best for:** Dramatic cliffs, remote coast, Celtic heritage, wild landscapes
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## Why Visit
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Donegal is the wildest, most remote part of the Wild Atlantic Way. Fewest tourists, narrowest roads, highest cliffs. If you only have energy for one section at full immersion, this is it — but it's also the hardest for EV charging, so plan carefully.
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## Must-See
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- **Slieve League Cliffs** — Three times the height of the Cliffs of Moher, a fraction of the crowds. The highest sea cliffs in Europe accessible on foot. Walk the "One Man's Pass" ridge for vertigo and spectacular Atlantic views.
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- **Glenveagh National Park** — Vast bog and mountain wilderness with a castle on a loch. Red deer roam freely; golden eagles have been reintroduced. The walk from the visitor centre to the castle is easy and beautiful.
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- **Inishowen Peninsula / Malin Head** — Ireland's northernmost point. Dramatic and very remote. Only worth the detour if you have the third day; skip if time is tight.
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- **Fanad Head Lighthouse** — One of Ireland's most photogenic lighthouses; the drive along the Fanad Peninsula is itself a highlight.
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- **Donegal Town** — The Diamond (central square) is lively with good restaurants and pubs. Best EV charging hub in the county — top up here before heading to the coast.
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## Itinerary
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### Day 1 — Arrive, Donegal Town, Fanad Peninsula
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Drive or transit from Belfast (~2.5h). Settle into Donegal Town. Afternoon: drive the Fanad Peninsula to Fanad Head Lighthouse and back. Evening in Donegal Town.
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### Day 2 — Slieve League
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Drive to Teelin (45 min). Walk Slieve League — the Bunglass viewpoint is dramatic even without the full ridge walk; the One Man's Pass is for those comfortable with exposure. Allow 3–4h on the mountain. Lunch in Killybegs (large fishing port, good chowder). Evening back in Donegal Town.
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### Day 3 — Glenveagh (+ Malin Head if time)
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Morning: Glenveagh National Park — walk to the castle (3km each way) or take the shuttle. Afternoon: either Malin Head (2h drive, Ireland's northernmost tip — worth it on a clear day) or a slower drive down the coast toward Sligo.
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## EV Charging
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**Situation: Sparse — the worst section on the entire WAW for EV charging.**
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- **Donegal Town** — ESB ecars charger; use as your charging base every night
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- **Letterkenny** (20 min east) — ESB 22kW; useful if approaching from Belfast
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- **Killybegs** — Slow public charger; not reliable for a full charge
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- **Bundoran** (south coast) — ESB charger; good on the way toward Sligo
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**Critical:** The Slieve League / Glencolmcille coastline has **no public chargers**. Base yourself in Donegal Town and do all coastal excursions as day trips returning to charge each evening.
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## Practical Info
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- **Base:** Donegal Town — best selection of accommodation, restaurants, and EV charging
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- **Roads:** Narrow, hilly, and very quiet. Perfect for cycling but allow extra time
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- **Currency:** Euro (Republic of Ireland)
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- **Driving:** Left side
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## Links
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- [Glenveagh National Park](https://www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie)
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- [Slieve League Cliffs](https://www.sliabhliag.com)
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- [Visit Donegal](https://www.visitdonegal.com)
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# Sligo
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> **Type:** WAW Section 2 of 7
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> **Dates:** ~Aug 13–14 (2 days)
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> **Recommended stay:** 2 days
|
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> **Best for:** Yeats country, surf beaches, megalithic sites, gentler cycling
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|
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## Why Visit
|
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Sligo is a welcome breath after Donegal's intensity — gentler terrain, excellent surf beaches, a lively town, and one of Europe's most significant prehistoric landscapes. W.B. Yeats is buried here; the mountain that dominates the horizon is on his gravestone.
|
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|
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## Must-See
|
||||
|
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- **Benbulben** — The dramatically flat-topped quartzite mountain that looms over everything in Sligo. Yeats is buried in the churchyard at Drumcliff at its base. You see it from everywhere — you don't need to climb it to feel its presence, but the walk to the plateau edge is rewarding.
|
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- **Strandhill** — Atlantic surf beach 8km west of Sligo town. Good food scene (Shells Café is a local institution), a traditional seaweed bath house (Voya Seaweed Baths — book ahead), and a lively village feel.
|
||||
- **Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery** — One of the largest and oldest megalithic cemeteries in Europe, predating Newgrange and Stonehenge by centuries. Around 60 passage tombs on open farmland. Small entry fee, easy walk.
|
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- **Sligo town** — Livelier than its size suggests. Good food scene, traditional music sessions most nights in August, useful for resupply and a proper sit-down meal.
|
||||
- **Enniscrone** — Long sandy beach and a Victorian bath house (Kilcullen's Seaweed Baths) with individual timber cubicles filled with hot seawater and seaweed. Extraordinary.
|
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|
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## Itinerary
|
||||
|
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### Day 1 — Arrive from Donegal, Benbulben, Drumcliff
|
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Drive from Donegal (~1.5h). Stop at Drumcliff churchyard (Yeats' grave, Benbulben backdrop — the classic photo). Check in to Sligo town. Afternoon walk or cycle out to Strandhill beach. Seaweed bath if booked.
|
||||
|
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### Day 2 — Carrowmore, Enniscrone, south toward Mayo
|
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Morning: Carrowmore (1–2h). Lunch in Sligo town. Afternoon: drive or cycle the coast south via Enniscrone (Kilcullen's Baths if not done yesterday). End the day heading toward Ballina or Westport to position for Mayo.
|
||||
|
||||
## EV Charging
|
||||
|
||||
**Situation: Reasonable.** Sligo town is well-covered; smaller villages have slow chargers.
|
||||
|
||||
- **Sligo town** — Multiple ESB ecars chargers including at least one fast unit; best stop in the section
|
||||
- **Enniscrone** — Slow public charger; sufficient for a top-up while at the baths
|
||||
- **Ballina** (south, Mayo border) — ESB charger; good staging point toward Westport
|
||||
|
||||
## Practical Info
|
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- **Base:** Sligo town — central, good food, EV charging, accommodation variety
|
||||
- **Cycling:** Flatter and more manageable than Donegal; the coast road to Strandhill is a good short ride
|
||||
- **Seaweed baths:** Book Voya (Strandhill) or Kilcullen's (Enniscrone) in advance in August
|
||||
- **Currency:** Euro
|
||||
|
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## Links
|
||||
- [Voya Seaweed Baths, Strandhill](https://www.voyaseaweedbaths.com)
|
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- [Kilcullen's Seaweed Baths, Enniscrone](https://www.kilcullensseaweedbaths.net)
|
||||
- [Carrowmore](https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/carrowmore-megalithic-cemetery/)
|
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- [Visit Sligo](https://www.visitsligo.ie)
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# Mayo
|
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|
||||
> **Type:** WAW Section 3 of 7
|
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> **Dates:** ~Aug 15–17 (3 days)
|
||||
> **Recommended stay:** 3 days
|
||||
> **Best for:** Ireland's best small town (Westport), Achill Island, holy mountain, ancient bog
|
||||
|
||||
## Why Visit
|
||||
Mayo contains two of the best experiences on the entire Wild Atlantic Way: Achill Island (the most spectacular island cycling in Ireland) and Westport (the town that keeps getting voted Ireland's best). The north Mayo coast adds one of the world's oldest archaeological landscapes.
|
||||
|
||||
## Must-See
|
||||
|
||||
- **Westport** — Planned Georgian town on the Carrowbeg River, consistently voted Ireland's favourite town. Outstanding pub and restaurant scene for its size, good EV charging, excellent base for the whole section. Matt Molloy's pub (owned by The Chieftains' flautist) has traditional music nightly.
|
||||
- **Achill Island** — Ireland's largest island, connected by a bridge — no ferry needed. **Keem Bay** is a pristine turquoise beach in a natural cliffside amphitheatre; the drive/cycle to it is one of the most dramatic in Ireland. The Slievemore Deserted Village (over 100 stone houses abandoned during the Famine) is haunting and very quiet. Excellent cycling on quiet Atlantic Drive roads.
|
||||
- **Croagh Patrick** — Ireland's holiest mountain; pilgrims climb it barefoot on the last Sunday of July (Reek Sunday). The quartzite cone above Clew Bay is one of Ireland's most iconic views. The hike takes 3–4h return; the summit (764m) has a small chapel and extraordinary views over the bay's 365 islands on a clear day.
|
||||
- **Céide Fields** — The world's most extensive Stone Age monument: a complete 5,000-year-old farming landscape (field walls, houses, tombs) preserved intact under the bog. On the north Mayo coast; good detour if driving the full coastal route.
|
||||
|
||||
## Itinerary
|
||||
|
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### Day 1 — Arrive Westport, settle, Atlantic Drive
|
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Arrive from Sligo (~1.5h). Check in, charge the car. Afternoon: short drive of the Atlantic Drive loop on Achill Island (40 min each way from Westport) or a walk along Westport Quay. Evening in Westport — Matt Molloy's for music.
|
||||
|
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### Day 2 — Achill Island full day
|
||||
Drive to Achill (40 min). Cycle or drive the island: Keem Bay (the highlight), Slievemore Deserted Village, Achill Head viewpoint. Pack a lunch — options are limited on the island. Slow charger at Keel if needed. Back to Westport to charge overnight.
|
||||
|
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### Day 3 — Croagh Patrick + Céide Fields (optional)
|
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Early start for Croagh Patrick from Murrisk (trailhead, 30 min from Westport). Hike: 3–4h return. Afternoon: either rest in Westport, or drive the north Mayo coast to Céide Fields (1h from Westport) if you haven't seen it. Begin moving south toward Connemara.
|
||||
|
||||
## EV Charging
|
||||
|
||||
**Situation: Patchy. Westport is the anchor — everything else is a day trip from there.**
|
||||
|
||||
- **Westport** — ESB ecars fast charger in the town centre; treat as your overnight charging base
|
||||
- **Castlebar** (15 min east) — ESB charger; useful backup
|
||||
- **Ballina** — ESB charger on the north coast route
|
||||
- **Achill Island (Keel)** — Slow public charger; sufficient for a top-up while on the island but don't rely on it as a primary stop
|
||||
- **Céide Fields area** — No public charger; charge in Ballina before heading there
|
||||
|
||||
## Practical Info
|
||||
- **Base:** Westport — the clear choice. Book ahead in August; it fills up.
|
||||
- **Achill:** Bring food and water — limited services beyond Keel village
|
||||
- **Croagh Patrick:** Wear sturdy shoes. The summit path is loose quartzite scree. Worth it on a clear day; not worth it in cloud.
|
||||
- **Currency:** Euro
|
||||
|
||||
## Links
|
||||
- [Westport Tourism](https://www.westporttourism.com)
|
||||
- [Achill Island](https://www.achilltourism.com)
|
||||
- [Croagh Patrick](https://www.croagh-patrick.com)
|
||||
- [Céide Fields](https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/ceide-fields/)
|
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|
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# Connemara
|
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|
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> **Type:** WAW Section 4 of 7
|
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> **Dates:** ~Aug 18–20 (3 days)
|
||||
> **Recommended stay:** 3 days
|
||||
> **Best for:** The most haunting landscape in Ireland — bog, quartzite mountains, wild ponies, Atlantic inlets
|
||||
|
||||
## Why Visit
|
||||
Connemara is unlike anywhere else in Ireland. The landscape is elemental: vast brown bogland, the jagged Twelve Bens mountains, flooded inlets where the sea reaches inland for kilometres, and wild Connemara ponies on the road. It's also one of the largest Irish-speaking (Gaeltacht) areas — road signs are Irish-only in places.
|
||||
|
||||
## Must-See
|
||||
|
||||
- **Sky Road, Clifden** — 16km circular coastal road from Clifden town with elevated views over the Atlantic, offshore islands, and the Clifden Castle ruins below. One of Ireland's best cycling roads: manageable gradient, spectacular at every turn, and quiet enough even in August.
|
||||
- **Connemara National Park** — The Twelve Bens mountain range with marked walking trails from easy bog boardwalks to full hill walks. Visitor centre at Letterfrack with good introduction to the landscape. The Diamond Hill walk (2h return) is the most rewarding short hike.
|
||||
- **Kylemore Abbey** — Gothic Revival castle built 1867 on the shore of a mountain lake, now a Benedictine monastery. The setting is one of the most photographed in Ireland. The walled Victorian garden is worth the entry fee. Busy in August — go early.
|
||||
- **Clifden** — The "capital" of Connemara. Small but with a good food scene, traditional music, and the only reliable fast charger in the section. Good workation base.
|
||||
- **Inishbofin Island** — Ferry from Cleggan (30 min); quiet island with sandy beaches, seabirds, and a 17th-century Cromwellian fort. A half-day or overnight trip for those who want real remoteness.
|
||||
|
||||
## Itinerary
|
||||
|
||||
### Day 1 — Arrive Clifden, Sky Road
|
||||
Drive from Westport via the N59 (~1h). Charge in Clifden. Afternoon: cycle or drive the Sky Road loop. Evening in Clifden — good restaurant options on Market Street.
|
||||
|
||||
### Day 2 — Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey
|
||||
Morning: Kylemore Abbey (arrive early, before coaches). Afternoon: Diamond Hill walk in Connemara National Park (Letterfrack, 10 min from Kylemore). Evening back in Clifden.
|
||||
|
||||
### Day 3 — Inishbofin (optional) or slow day, move toward Galway
|
||||
Morning: Inishbofin ferry from Cleggan if taking that option (book ahead in August). Or: a slower morning cycling bog roads east of Clifden. Afternoon: drive toward Galway, stopping at Roundstone (beautiful small fishing village) en route.
|
||||
|
||||
## EV Charging
|
||||
|
||||
**Situation: Most challenging section after Donegal. Galway city is the anchor on both sides.**
|
||||
|
||||
- **Clifden** — ESB ecars 22kW charger in the town. Your primary charging point for this section.
|
||||
- **Letterfrack** — No public charger; charge in Clifden before heading to the national park
|
||||
- **Roundstone** — No public charger; scenic stop only
|
||||
- **Galway city** (end of section) — Multiple ESB rapids + Tesla Supercharger; treat as a full recharge on arrival
|
||||
|
||||
**Critical gap:** The coast road from Clifden north to Westport (~90km via Louisburgh) has **no public charger** mid-route. If cycling or driving this direction, start with a full battery from Clifden or Westport.
|
||||
|
||||
**Inland N59 route** (Clifden → Galway, ~80km) is the safer EV option — Recess and Maam Cross have some infrastructure.
|
||||
|
||||
## Practical Info
|
||||
- **Base:** Clifden — central for all Connemara sights, has EV charging, good food
|
||||
- **Workation:** Clifden has decent café wifi; Galway (next section) is much better for serious work days
|
||||
- **Language:** Many signs are Irish-only in Connemara. Navigation apps handle this fine; just be aware.
|
||||
- **Inland roads:** The L-roads and boreens through the bog are far quieter than the N59 in summer and far more beautiful. Prefer these for cycling.
|
||||
- **Currency:** Euro
|
||||
|
||||
## Links
|
||||
- [Connemara National Park](https://www.connemaranationalpark.ie)
|
||||
- [Kylemore Abbey](https://www.kylemoreabbey.com)
|
||||
- [Inishbofin Ferry](https://www.inishbofinislanddiscovery.com)
|
||||
- [Visit Connemara](https://www.connemaratourism.org)
|
||||
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|
||||
# Galway
|
||||
|
||||
> **Type:** WAW Section 5 of 7
|
||||
> **Dates:** ~Aug 21–22 (2 days)
|
||||
> **Recommended stay:** 2 days
|
||||
> **Best for:** Best city on the WAW, Aran Islands, traditional music, workation base
|
||||
|
||||
## Why Visit
|
||||
Galway is Ireland's most vibrant city outside Dublin — a university town with a permanent festival energy, the gateway to the Aran Islands, and the best place on the entire Wild Atlantic Way to spend a proper work day. It's also where the Wild Atlantic Way briefly becomes urban before the route drops south into Clare.
|
||||
|
||||
## Must-See
|
||||
|
||||
- **Latin Quarter** — The medieval heart of Galway: Shop Street, Quay Street, Kirwan's Lane. Tigh Neachtain at the corner of Cross Street is the traditional music epicentre — session most nights. Buskers fill the streets in August.
|
||||
- **Aran Islands (Inis Mór)** — Day trip or overnight from Rossaveal (40 min ferry; Rossaveal is 37km west of Galway). Inis Mór is the largest island: **Dún Aonghasa** is an Iron Age fort perching directly on the edge of a 100m Atlantic cliff — one of the most dramatic ancient sites in Europe. Rent a bike on the island; flat-ish roads, no cars to speak of.
|
||||
- **Salthill Promenade** — 2km seafront walk; kick the wall at the end (a Galway tradition taken seriously by locals). Blackrock diving tower for the brave.
|
||||
- **Spanish Arch** — Medieval arch at the mouth of the River Corrib; good spot to sit and watch the city.
|
||||
- **Food:** Galway punches well above its size — Ard Bia at Nimmos (riverside, excellent), Cava Bodega (Spanish tapas), Dela (café/brunch).
|
||||
|
||||
## Itinerary
|
||||
|
||||
### Day 1 — Aran Islands day trip
|
||||
Early start: drive to Rossaveal (45 min), ferry to Inis Mór (40 min). Hire a bike at the pier. Cycle to Dún Aonghasa (8km), the Seven Churches, and back. Ferry returns late afternoon. Evening in Galway Latin Quarter.
|
||||
|
||||
### Day 2 — City day / work day
|
||||
Morning: slow walk of the Latin Quarter, Spanish Arch, covered English Market. Afternoon: work from a café (Coffeewerk + Press on Kirwan's Lane is the best in the city), or Salthill Promenade walk. Evening: traditional music session — Tigh Neachtain, Taaffes, or the Crane Bar (the most serious trad pub, slightly outside the tourist zone).
|
||||
|
||||
## EV Charging
|
||||
|
||||
**Situation: Best charging on the WAW. Full recharge stop.**
|
||||
|
||||
- **Galway Retail Park** (Headford Road) — Tesla Supercharger; fastest option
|
||||
- **Eyre Square area** — ESB ecars rapid chargers in city centre car parks
|
||||
- **Salthill** — ESB charger near the promenade
|
||||
- **Rossaveal** — Check current availability before the Aran Islands ferry; limited options out there
|
||||
|
||||
**Treat Galway as a full recharge.** You arrive from the Connemara gap and leave for Clare where availability is more variable.
|
||||
|
||||
## Practical Info
|
||||
- **Workation base:** Best on the WAW. Coffeewerk + Press (Kirwan's Lane), Artisan Roast, and Java City all have good wifi and table space. Several coworking spaces in the city.
|
||||
- **Aran Islands ferry:** Book at [aranislandferries.com](https://www.aranislandferries.com) or [oileain-arann.ie](https://oileain-arann.ie). August is busy — book a day ahead at minimum.
|
||||
- **Accommodation:** Book well ahead in August; Galway fills up fast.
|
||||
- **Currency:** Euro
|
||||
|
||||
## Links
|
||||
- [Aran Islands Ferries](https://www.aranislandferries.com)
|
||||
- [Dún Aonghasa](https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/dun-aonghasa/)
|
||||
- [Visit Galway](https://www.visitgalway.ie)
|
||||
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|
||||
# Clare
|
||||
|
||||
> **Type:** WAW Section 6 of 7
|
||||
> **Dates:** ~Aug 23–24 (2 days)
|
||||
> **Recommended stay:** 2 days
|
||||
> **Best for:** Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, traditional music in Doolin
|
||||
|
||||
## Why Visit
|
||||
Clare is where the Wild Atlantic Way delivers its most famous image — the Cliffs of Moher — and its most unusual landscape — the Burren, a vast limestone plateau where Arctic, Mediterranean, and alpine flowers grow side by side in the cracks. Doolin is Ireland's traditional music heartland. Two days is tight but workable.
|
||||
|
||||
## Must-See
|
||||
|
||||
- **Cliffs of Moher** — 8km of sea cliffs rising to 214m. Ireland's most visited natural attraction, and the crowds show it mid-afternoon. Go **before 9am or after 6pm** to avoid the coach tour peak. The walk south from the visitor centre to Hag's Head (3km return) gives the best elevated views and loses most of the crowd within 500m.
|
||||
- **The Burren** — 250km² of limestone pavement unlike anything else in Ireland. Arctic, Mediterranean, and alpine plants grow in the same cracks. The **Green Road** above Ballyvaughan is an old drove road with wide views; the **Burren Way** cycling route follows quiet lanes through the heart of it.
|
||||
- **Doolin** — A tiny village with a global reputation for traditional Irish music. Three pubs — McGann's, Gus O'Connor's, and McDermott's — all have live sessions every night in August. The most unpretentious traditional music you'll find anywhere on the WAW.
|
||||
- **Poulnabrone Dolmen** — A portal tomb on open Burren limestone, 5,500 years old. Roadside, free, and genuinely striking — the stone is elevated enough above the flat karst to be visible from a distance.
|
||||
- **Lahinch** — Atlantic surf beach at the southern end of Clare; busy in summer, great fish and chips.
|
||||
|
||||
## Itinerary
|
||||
|
||||
### Day 1 — Cliffs of Moher, Doolin
|
||||
Arrive from Galway (~1h). Drive or cycle the coast road. Cliffs of Moher early (pre-9am ideally) — walk to Hag's Head. Lunch in Doolin. Afternoon: explore Doolin village, potter around the harbour. Evening: traditional music session — start at McGann's, move on.
|
||||
|
||||
### Day 2 — The Burren, Poulnabrone, south to Kerry
|
||||
Morning: drive or cycle the Burren — Poulnabrone Dolmen (roadside stop), Green Road walk above Ballyvaughan, Aillwee Cave if interested in caves. Lunch in Ballyvaughan (good seafood). Afternoon: continue south toward Ennis to charge, then on to Kerry.
|
||||
|
||||
## EV Charging
|
||||
|
||||
**Situation: Reasonable. Ennis is the anchor; nothing at the Cliffs themselves.**
|
||||
|
||||
- **Ennis** — ESB ecars fast charger; the main town in Clare and a good stop before or after the Cliffs
|
||||
- **Ennistymon** — ESB charger; small town near Lahinch
|
||||
- **Lahinch** — ESB charger at the beach car park
|
||||
- **Cliffs of Moher visitor centre** — No public EV charger (as of 2025; worth checking current status). Charge in Lahinch or Ennis before visiting.
|
||||
- **Ballyvaughan** — Limited charging; check Zap-Map before heading there
|
||||
|
||||
**Tip:** Charge in Ennis on arrival from Galway, then the day's driving to the Cliffs and Doolin is comfortable range-wise.
|
||||
|
||||
## Practical Info
|
||||
- **Cliffs crowds:** Arriving early is the single most impactful thing you can do. Midday in August is shoulder-to-shoulder.
|
||||
- **Doolin music:** No booking needed for pub sessions. Arrive by 9pm to get a seat; by 10pm it's standing room only.
|
||||
- **Burren cycling:** The Burren Way (42km loop) is excellent but hilly. The lanes between Ballyvaughan and Kilfenora are the highlight.
|
||||
- **Currency:** Euro
|
||||
|
||||
## Links
|
||||
- [Cliffs of Moher](https://www.cliffsofmoher.ie)
|
||||
- [The Burren](https://www.burrennationalpark.ie)
|
||||
- [Doolin traditional music](https://www.doolin-tourism.com)
|
||||
- [Visit Clare](https://www.visitclare.ie)
|
||||
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|
||||
# Kerry
|
||||
|
||||
> **Type:** WAW Section 7 of 7
|
||||
> **Dates:** ~Aug 25–27 (3 days)
|
||||
> **Recommended stay:** 3 days
|
||||
> **Best for:** Dingle Peninsula, Ring of Kerry, Skellig Michael, the best seafood in Ireland
|
||||
|
||||
## Why Visit
|
||||
Kerry is the final section before Dublin and the one most people picture when they think of Ireland: dramatic mountain-backed peninsulas, ring roads past ancient stone forts, and the Skellig rocks rising from the Atlantic 12km offshore. Don't compress it. Three days is the minimum to do it justice.
|
||||
|
||||
## Must-See
|
||||
|
||||
- **Dingle Peninsula** — More intimate than the Ring of Kerry, less touristy, arguably more beautiful. The **Slea Head Drive** (55km loop from Dingle town) passes 6th-century beehive huts (*clochán*), ruined Gallarus Oratory, the Blasket Islands viewpoint across the water, and **Connor Pass** — the highest mountain pass in Ireland driveable by road, with views down to both coasts. Dingle town has the best seafood restaurants and traditional music on the peninsula. Fungie the dolphin has been replaced by an actual thriving harbour.
|
||||
- **Ring of Kerry** — The classic 180km circuit of the Iveragh Peninsula: Killarney National Park, Kenmare, Waterville (Charlie Chaplin's favourite holiday spot), Cahersiveen, Portmagee. Busy with tourist coaches — if driving, go **counterclockwise** (opposite to coach direction) to avoid head-on meetings. If cycling, start before 8am.
|
||||
- **Skellig Michael** — UNESCO World Heritage Site; early Christian monastery built on a sea stack 12km offshore. 618 stone steps to the beehive huts at the summit, puffins everywhere in August, otherworldly. Also a Star Wars filming location. **Boats from Portmagee and Ballinskelligs — book months in advance.** If you haven't booked, check now.
|
||||
- **Killarney National Park** — The three Lakes of Killarney, Torc Waterfall (15 min walk from the road), Muckross House (Victorian mansion, free grounds), and the Gap of Dunloe (glacial valley; walk it or hire a jaunting car). Ireland's oldest national park and genuinely beautiful.
|
||||
- **Kenmare** — Elegant small town on the estuary between the Iveragh and Beara peninsulas. Good food, good pubs, stone circle just outside town.
|
||||
|
||||
## Itinerary
|
||||
|
||||
### Day 1 — Dingle Peninsula: Slea Head Drive
|
||||
Drive from Clare to Dingle town (~2h via Tralee). Charge in Tralee or Dingle. Afternoon: drive or cycle the Slea Head loop — beehive huts, Gallarus Oratory, Connor Pass. Evening in Dingle town: seafood dinner at Out of the Blue or Ashe's, music session at An Droichead Beag.
|
||||
|
||||
### Day 2 — Skellig Michael (if booked) OR Ring of Kerry
|
||||
**If you have a Skellig boat trip:** Portmagee departure ~9–10am. The trip is ~2.5h on the island; return by early afternoon. Afternoon: recover/explore Portmagee and the Skellig Experience visitor centre.
|
||||
|
||||
**If no Skellig booking:** Drive the Ring of Kerry counterclockwise — Killarney → Kenmare → Waterville → Cahersiveen → Killorglin → Killarney. Full day, ~4–5h driving with stops. Kenmare for lunch.
|
||||
|
||||
### Day 3 — Killarney National Park, then drive to Dublin
|
||||
Morning: Killarney National Park — Torc Waterfall and a short walk around Muckross Lake, or the Gap of Dunloe. Charge in Killarney (Tesla SC). After lunch: drive to Dublin (~3h via N22/M8/M7/M50). Arrive Dublin by evening, time to settle before game day.
|
||||
|
||||
## EV Charging
|
||||
|
||||
**Situation: Good in the main towns. Long gaps on ring road circuits — start each with a full battery.**
|
||||
|
||||
- **Killarney** — ESB ecars fast + Tesla Supercharger. The hub for all of Kerry. Full recharge here.
|
||||
- **Tralee** — ESB charger; good on the approach from Clare
|
||||
- **Dingle** — ESB 22kW charger in the town. Sufficient for overnight or a top-up.
|
||||
- **Kenmare** — ESB charger; useful on Ring of Kerry circuit
|
||||
- **Portmagee** — No rapid charger. Charge in Killarney or Cahersiveen before heading for Skelligs.
|
||||
- **Ring of Kerry circuit** — No chargers between Waterville and Cahersiveen on the Atlantic side. Start the circuit from Killarney with a full battery.
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## Practical Info
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- **Skellig Michael:** Book at [skelligexperience.com](https://www.skelligexperience.com) or via licensed boat operators. If fully booked, the Skellig Experience visitor centre in Portmagee is a reasonable alternative.
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- **Slea Head cycling:** Excellent — quiet roads, clear signposting, manageable gradients. Allow 4–5h at a comfortable pace with stops.
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- **Ring of Kerry driving direction:** Counterclockwise (Killarney → Kenmare → Waterville → back to Killarney) avoids head-on encounters with the coach tours which run clockwise.
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- **Workation:** Killarney and Dingle both have good cafés with wifi.
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- **Currency:** Euro
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## Links
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- [Skellig Experience](https://www.skelligexperience.com)
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- [Killarney National Park](https://www.killarneynationalpark.ie)
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- [Visit Kerry](https://www.visitkerry.ie)
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- [Dingle Peninsula](https://www.dingle-peninsula.ie)
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