Travel The Wild Atlantic Way

Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way is the longest defined coastal touring route in the world.
Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way is the longest defined coastal touring route in the world. The 2500km route will take you on a journey through some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet; a rugged stunning landscape which has for generations inspired artists, poets, writers and musicians. Passing world-renowned landmarks on the way it pays to take your time on your travels and discover some of Ireland’s equally impressive, but lesser known scenic gems.
The Cliffs of Moher with it's famous sea stack and sea pinks in the foreground
As a Wild Atlantic Wayfarer, your adventure will bring you along Ireland’s Atlantic Coast from the Inishowen Peninsula in the north down to Kinsale in the south. The journey covers high rocky cliffs and small secluded beaches and harbours, heritage centres and historic landmarks. While it is possible to simply drive the route, taking in the breath-taking scenery and staying overnight in coastal towns, the Wild Atlantic Way has so many other activities to offer that it demands much more attention. So break up the journey, come back year after year and take the time to really explore each section of the way, staying in comfortable recommended B&Bs where your hosts are only too happy to help you discover the little known secrets of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Hotspots Along The Wild Atlantic Way

Carrowkeel Passage Tombs
free
Difficulty
2/5
Eagles Rock
free
Difficulty
2/5
Yeats Country
free
Difficulty
na/5
Kesh Caves
free
Difficulty
3/5
Fowleys Falls
free
Difficulty
na/5
Lough Gill
free
Difficulty
na/5
Wild Atlantic Wayfarers