Private Trip

Ireland West Coast Biking

Ireland West Coast Luxury Bike Trip

Type
Private

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Scheduled
The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
Private
Your dates. Your group. Our expertly-designed itinerary.
Custom
Tailored to your interests, a bespoke travel experience.
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Daytime Guided

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Self-Guided
Combines the hallmarks of any B&R itinerary (excellent hotels and beautiful routes) with the freedom of pacing each day exactly the way you like.
Daytime Guided
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
24/7 Guided
Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
Hotels
Signature

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Signature
We use premium hotels that are unique expressions of the region. Often they’ve had a previous life as a monastery or a castle, but in every case they offer an exceptionally comfortable stay.
Bistro
These are stylish 4-star properties that offer a casual and comfortable stay. Often without a 24-hour concierge or room service, they tend to be smaller family-run hotels that are perfect for the region.
Level
Recreational

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Occasional
“I can’t say I really ‘work out,’ but I’m in good shape and am relatively active.”
Recreational
“I enjoy a good walk or ride, and feel comfortable while on the move.”
Enthusiast
“I get moving at least once a week, and don’t mind a little sweat.”
Avid
“I get moving a few times per week and enjoy some exertion.”
Expert
“I want to feel invigorated each day and going hard is how I like to do that.”
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Discover The Emerald Isles

Failté Romhat! The Burren and Connemara are regions steeped in history, with glacial-era geography and thousands of years of human endurance and evolution recorded in the very landscape. Rugged mountains level out into the lunar landscapes of karst and bog, ultimately running right into the Atlantic. This diversity of nature, coupled with the constantly changing weather, Neolithic ruins and pastoral lifestyle breeds a character all its own, and this week will be full of such encounters. In the numerous villages and towns you’ll bike through, and in the real life castles you’ll lay your head to rest at night, one can’t help but feel the true Irish welcome.

Trip designed by Travel Expert Dane Tredway

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Day by Day

You’ll be met by your guide at Shannon Airport and then transfer north to The Burren. You’ll have lunch at a legendary lobster bar before starting your ride along the Flaggy Shore – a seaside location that has inspired the works of Yeats and Heaney.

Today you'll catch the ferry to Inis Mór, the largest of the three Aran islands. We'll hop off our bikes to sample some fresh-made cheeses at a friend’s goat farm before lunch. Later on, you’ll catch the ferry to Rossaveel in the heart of Gaeltacht, Gaelic country.

Cycle along the dramatic Atlantic shores into the town of Clifdenthis afternoon, the unofficial capital of Connemara. You will stop there for lunch and a wander before returning to Ballynahinch Castle. Tonight, you'll be joined by a traditional storyteller for cocktails by the fire.

Pedal past the 12 Bens Mountains to Ireland's only fjord, Killary. Here you'll meet our pal Tom, a shepherd who will take you through a herding demonstration. Lunch will be a seafood feast with shellfish farmers Kate and Simon Kennedy.

After breakfast, we'll set out on two wheels towards County Clare, the home of your next and final hotel - the mind-blowing Ashford Castle. After a light lunch on the castle grounds or in nearby Cong, you’ll head to Ireland’s oldest school of falconry for a chance to fly one of these majestic birds.

We’d suggest a later departure today, giving you more time to enjoy some morning activities on the Ashford Estate. There are loads of options including archery, kayaking, clay pigeon shooting and horseback riding available. Afterwards you’ll be transferred to the airport where you’ll board your outbound flight.

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Hotels

Gregans Castle, Ballyvaughan

A stunning 18th-century manor house in beautiful Ballyvaughan, Gregans Castle is warm Irish hospitality at its best. The property is surrounded by lovingly attended gardens and has spectacular views stretching across the Burren to Galway Bay. Its award-winning restaurant highlights amazing local produce, meat and seafood. View hotel website »

Ballynahinch Castle, Connemara

Surrounded by 450 acres of beautiful wooded grounds overlooking its famous salmon fishery, Ballynahinch is one of Ireland’s finest luxury castle hotels. Its rooms are tastefully furnished in casual country elegance and its superb restaurant offers refined Irish classics using delicious local meats and produce. View hotel website »

Ashford Castle, Cong

Set amidst 350 acres of private woodland on the shores of Lough Corrib, the 12thC Ashford Castle was purchased by the Guinness family in 1852. Only the opulent interiors and colourful rooms surpass the 5-star hotel’s beautiful grounds, 9-hole golf course, and falconry and horseback riding schools. View hotel website »

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Activity Level What’s Included Gear Extend Your Trip

Recreational

This trip is rated Recreational, meaning it’s appropriate for travellers who enjoy going for a good ride and can handle an incline or two. The terrain covered is varied. Enjoy some gently rolling hills, open coastal headlands and also encounter a few steeper climbs which will be a bit more demanding, however your vacation will be tailored by your guide to suit your individual preferences. Rewarding views are guaranteed. Daily distances range from 20 to 100 km and options for shorter or longer rides are available on most days.

The Traveller

“I ride my bike once or twice a month and am comfortable on two wheels.”

The Terrain

Relatively flat but will include inclines and the occasional climb or two.

What’s included? Everything you need. Plus everything you’d
want. Plus a few things you never knew you wanted ‘til you got them.

In a word: everything. In ninety words? Signature B&R guides; local experts; unique, unforgettable biking and walking routes; private tours; authentic local cuisine; lessons and demonstrations; local artisanal wines; wine tastings; all victuals and libations; all the endorphins you can handle; new insight; interesting, fun and like-minded travel companions; a feeling of total freedom. In short: an extraordinary, hassle-free journey of discovery.

1 nights Gregan’s Castle (Superior)
3 nights Ballynahinch Castle (River View)
1 night Ashford Castle (Luxury)
All breakfasts & lunches
Aran Islands ferries
Traditional storyteller
Private visit to sheep farm
Private falconry experience
Private transport throughout
Services of a professional local guide
Bikes & equipment
All gratuities for meals, porters & hotels

The Bikes

You can’t enjoy a great biking trip without a really great bike. On this trip you’ll be riding a customized hybrid or a racing bike with drop bars. We also equip you with handlebar bag, helmet and water bottle.
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Racing Bike

Hybrid Bike

Sometimes your B&R trip simply isn’t long enough! Extend your stay for the best vacation possible. If you wish to spend a few days in region either before or after your official B&R trip, and need assistance making those plans, your B&R Travel Advisor can help. We can create an independent travel experience to fit your needs—and if you desire, arrange for a local guide.

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