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WILD ATLANTIC WAY ROAD TRIP

DISCOVER IRELAND'S WEST COAST

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WILD ATLANTIC WAY ROAD TRIP ITINERARY

Muff - Malin Head - Letterkenny - Fanad Head - Dungloe - Adara - Slieve League - Donegal - Bundoran - Ballina - Downpatrick Head - Westport - Killary Harbour - Galway - The Burren - Cliffs of Moher - Loop Head - Ballybunion - Dingle - Ring of Kenny - Kenmare - Beara Peninsula - Mizen Head - Old Head of Kinsale

Distance 2600 km

Duration 10-11 Days

Drive Time 32 hours

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DAY 1

Muff to Letterkenny

Visit the Five Finger Strand, this amazing beach is backed by 98ft high sand dunes which are some of the highest Marram grass dunes in Europe

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DAY 2

Letterkenny to Dungloe

Visit the Famous lighthouse at Fanad Head, which is still in operation

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day 3

Dungloe to Donegal

Head to the Slieve League viewing platform to take in the magnificent coast and Slieve League cliffs, which stand at a whopping 1,972 ft

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Donegal to Ballina

Enjoy exploring the lovely town of Donegal and discover Donegal Castle

day 4

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DAY 5

Ballina to Westport

Head to Westport, and admire the amazing view at Clew Bay, a natural ocean bay that contains Ireland's best example of sunken drumlins, and is home to 141 named islands and islets.

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Day 6

Westport to Galway

Once in Killary Harbour take a boat tour to marvel at the breathtaking views of the North Connemara landscape

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DAY 7

Galway to Loop Head

Experience the fantastic views of the entirely vertical Cliffs of Moher from Pollboy Lookout point or O'Brien's Tower, the latter of which marks the highest point of the cliffs

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Day 8

Loop Head to Dingle

In Dingle, visit the ancient ruins of Gallarus Oratory and head to the Dingle Peninsula for more amazing views

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DAY 9

The Ring of Kerry

The Ring of Kerry is a 111 mile / 179km scenic drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, be prepared for the stunning views of this rugged landscape

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Day 10

Kenmare to Mizen Head

In Mizen Head, cross over the dramatic cliffs and deep chasm to reach Mizen Head lighthouse and signal station

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DAY 11

Mizen Head to Old Head of Kinsale

The Old Head of Kinsale reaches out over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean, it is one of the few landmarks in Northern Europe shown on a map by the Greek historian Ptolemy in 100 CE