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- New 03-iom-ferry.md: Steam Packet from Liverpool or Heysham, booking notes, EV on board - WAW: full section-by-section EV charging table (Donegal to Kerry) Highlights the two critical gaps: Connemara (Clifden–Westport) and Donegal coast Adds ESB ecars/Zap-Map links and practical overnight charging tips
Roadtrip Wiki — Summer 2026
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.
Departure: Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 from Walldorf, Germany
Return: ~September 2nd, 2026
Vehicle: Electric car
The Route
Walldorf, Germany (Aug 4 — early start, catch morning ferry)
↓ drive to port
Hoek van Holland → Harwich (Stena Line, daytime, already booked)
↓ drive north with stops (Cambridge, York, Lake District, Liverpool)
Liverpool / Heysham
↓ Steam Packet Company ferry
Isle of Man 🏝️ (~2–4 days)
↓ ferry to Belfast or Dublin
Belfast (start Wild Atlantic Way from north)
↓ cycle / drive Wild Atlantic Way 🚴 north → south
Dublin (arrive by Aug 29)
↓ Aug 30: College Football at Aviva Stadium 🏈
↓ Aug 31: Bon Jovi concert (possible) 🎸
↓ Sep 1: Ferry Dublin → Cherbourg, France (overnight)
Cherbourg → Paris → Strasbourg → Walldorf (Sep 2, ~10h drive)
Confirmed Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 4 (Tue) | Depart Walldorf; morning ferry Hoek van Holland → Harwich |
| Aug 30 (Sat) | College Football: Aviva Stadium, Dublin (Aer Lingus Classic) |
| Aug 31 (Sun) | Possible Bon Jovi concert, Dublin |
| Sep 1 (Mon) | Ferry Dublin → Cherbourg (overnight) |
| Sep 2 (Tue) | Drive Cherbourg → Walldorf (~1,000 km) |
Location Files
| # | Location | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hoek van Holland → Harwich | Ferry (booked) | Daytime crossing; EV can't charge on ferry |
| 02 | England: Harwich → Liverpool | Drive + stops | Cambridge, York, Lake District; EV charging guide |
| 03 | Isle of Man Ferry | Ferry logistics | Heysham or Liverpool → Douglas |
| 04 | Isle of Man | Island destination | 2–4 days; limited EV charging |
| 05 | Belfast | City + WAW start | Titanic, Causeway Coast; start WAW from here |
| 06 | Dublin | End anchor + events | Aug 30 football, Aug 31 concert |
| 07 | Wild Atlantic Way | Cycling route N→S | Donegal → Kerry; the centrepiece |
| 08 | Return: Dublin → Walldorf | Ferry + drive | Dublin → Cherbourg → Walldorf by Sep 2 |
Key Ferries
| Route | Operator | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoek van Holland → Harwich | Stena Line | ~6.5h daytime | Booked |
| Heysham or Liverpool → Isle of Man | Steam Packet | 2.5–3.5h | Book ASAP |
| Isle of Man → Belfast | Steam Packet | ~2.75h | Book ASAP |
| Dublin → Cherbourg | Irish Ferries | ~19h overnight | Book ASAP |
EV Notes
- Cannot charge on any ferry — plan battery state for each arrival port
- UK charging: Gridserve (motorways), Pod Point, Tesla Supercharger
- Isle of Man: limited network, charge overnight in Douglas
- Ireland: ESB ecars network; good coverage in cities, sparse on WAW
- France return: Ionity and Tesla at autoroute service areas
For AI Assistants
See .ai-context.md for full trip context, file format conventions, and instructions for extending this wiki.
See CONTRIBUTING.md for contribution guidelines.