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- 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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Wild Atlantic Way — Overview
Type: Long-distance cycling route Total length: ~2,500 km (full route) Direction: North to south (Donegal → Kerry) Best for: Cycling, coastal scenery, cliffs, peninsulas, Gaeltacht culture
What Is It
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.
Rough Timeline: Aug ~8 → Aug 28
Deadline: Dublin by Aug 29 (game day Aug 30 at Aviva Stadium).
| Dates (approx) | Section | Days | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8–9 | Belfast → Donegal (transit) | 2 | — |
| Aug 10–12 | Donegal | 3 | 07a-donegal.md |
| Aug 13–14 | Sligo | 2 | 07b-sligo.md |
| Aug 15–17 | Mayo | 3 | 07c-mayo.md |
| Aug 18–20 | Connemara | 3 | 07d-connemara.md |
| Aug 21–22 | Galway | 2 | 07e-galway.md |
| Aug 23–24 | Clare | 2 | 07f-clare.md |
| Aug 25–27 | Kerry | 3 | 07g-kerry.md |
| Aug 28 | Kerry → Dublin (drive ~3h) | — | — |
| Aug 29 | Dublin buffer day | — | — |
| Aug 30 | College Football, Aviva Stadium | — | 06-dublin.md |
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.
EV Strategy Summary
| Section | Situation |
|---|---|
| Donegal | Sparse — worst section. Base in Donegal Town for day trips. |
| Sligo | Reasonable. Sligo town has fast chargers. |
| Mayo | Patchy. Charge fully in Westport before Achill. |
| Connemara | Gap: Clifden ↔ Westport (~90km coast road, no charger mid-route). |
| Galway | Good. Tesla SC + ESB rapids. Full recharge stop. |
| Clare | Reasonable. Charge in Ennis before Cliffs of Moher. |
| Kerry | Good in towns. Full battery before Ring of Kerry circuit. |
See individual section files for detailed charger locations.
Practical Notes
- Wind: Prevailing southwest — expect headwinds on exposed Atlantic sections heading south. Plan shorter days in Donegal and Mayo.
- Workation bases: Westport, Galway, Dingle, Killarney — best wifi and cafés
- Weather: August is best but pack waterproofs — Atlantic squalls arrive without warning
- Gaeltacht: Connemara, north Mayo, and Donegal are Irish-speaking. Signs are Irish-first.