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Add admission prices, distances, and Rotterdam as a stop option. Research-verified: Heidelberg Castle €11, Domtoren €13.50, Speyer Technik Museum, Caracalla spa, Rhine Valley day trip, Worms.
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 | Walldorf, Germany | Starting point | 0–1 |
| 01 | Walldorf → Hoek van Holland | Drive + stops | 1 |
| 02 | Hoek van Holland | Ferry departure | pass-through |
| 03 | England: Harwich → Liverpool | Drive + stops | 1–3 |
| 04 | Isle of Man | Island destination | 2–4 |
| 05 | Belfast | City + ferry arrival | 1–2 |
| 06 | Dublin | City + ferry arrival | 1–2 |
| 07 | 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 | ~6.5h overnight |
| Heysham → Isle of Man | Steam Packet | ~3.5h |
| Liverpool → Isle of Man | Steam Packet | ~2.5h |
| Isle of Man → Belfast | Steam Packet / Stena | ~2.75h |
| Isle of Man → Dublin | Steam Packet | ~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 for full trip context, file format conventions, and instructions for extending this wiki.
See CONTRIBUTING.md for contribution guidelines.