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