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The Burren has a maze of backroads with little traffic,
fields of exotic flowers, cracked limestone and welcoming
villages. The area is rich in ancient and early Christian
historical sites and offers some beautiful coastal
cycling overlooking Galway Bay.
Clare is home to the cliffs of Moher the highest marine
based cliffs in Europe and one of the best known images
of Ireland. The Burren's greatest pride is its traditional
Irish music. |
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Saturday
Sunday
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Tuesday
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Suggested Routing
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Please
be advised that one of the benefits of this independent
cycling tour is that you are able to modify the routes
to fit your cycling skill level and adjust distances
at your discretion. Due to the flexible nature of
this tour it is important that you have the contact
numbers with you at all times in the event a situation
arises where you need assistance. An international
cell phone is highly recommended. |
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Tour Details
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7
days (Saturday - Friday)
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Cost
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May,
June & September: €460
July & August: €515
Single Supplement:
7 Days: €110
14 Days: €220
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Included
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Cross
Country Bicycle
Pannier Bag, Handlebar Bag
O/S Map 1:250,000 scale
Route information
Daily luggage transfer
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Accomodations
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Carefully
selected B&B's, guesthouses and small family run
hotels
Twin rooms with bathroom ensuite
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Meals Included
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Irish
Breakfast daily
Packed lunches available (supplement of 5 euro per
day)
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Route Information
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Easy route. Average 30 - 45 kms per cycling day
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Ennis - Inis (river meadow) population 6,279
Ennis is the County Town of Co, Clare. Although it
is an old town with narrow winding streets, it is
a progressive business and marketing centre. For evening
entertainment why not visit’ Cois Na Habhanna’
where members of Comhaltas Ceoltoriri Eireann perform
traditional Irish Music. Many local pubs in the town
centre also offer traditional music.
PLACES TO VISIT
Ennis Abbey (1241)
Founded by Donough Cairbreach O’Brien for the
Franciscans, was for long a famous seat of learning.
It was finally closed in 1692
Ennis Court House (1852)
Ennis Court House is a good example of classic revival
architecture. A statue of Eamon de Valera stands outside.
At the town centre is a monument to Daniel O’
Connell (The Liberator) who was an M.P for Clare (1828-31)
Quinn Abbey
Quinn Abbey is located 10kms east of Ennis in the
village of Quin. It is a well preserved ruin of a
Franciscan friary founded in 1402 by Sioda Mac Namara.
Remains of a Norman Castle on the site were used in
the building and three of the castles corner towers
still stand. There are some tombs of the Mac Namaras
located here.
Knappogue Castle (5kms from Quin)
Knappogue Castle is open to visitors during the day
and night they hold banquets.
Craggaunowen castle
In Craggaunowen castle there is a museum and a reconstruction
of a crannog (Bronze Age Lake dwelling) The ‘Brendan’
is displayed here-a replica of a 6th century boat
which sailed across the Atlantic in 1976 and 1977.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
This is a gentle well paced route for the first day.
PLACES TO VISIT
- The Biddy Early Brewery in Inagh village
- Spanish point in Miltownmalbay
ROUTE 1
- Ennis to Inch 8 km
- Inch to MiltownMalbay 15 km
ROUTE 2
- Ennis to Inch 8 km
- Inch to Inagh 13 km
- Inagh to Miltown Malbay 17 km
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PLACES TO VISIT
- St Bridgets Shrine (you pass this shrine on
the climb from Liscannor to Cliffs of Moher)
- Cliffs Of Moher
ROUTE 1
- Milltown Malbay - Lahinch 12kms
- Lahinch - Liscannor 10kms
- Liscannor - Cliffs of Moher 2kms
- Cliffs of Moher - Doolin 3kms
In Brief
This cycle mainly follows the coastal road along the
Atlantic Coast of Clare. There is a steep climb upto
the cliffs of Moher. We recommend that you visit the
cliffs, allow at least 30 minutes for your visit.
Check your breaks in the car park as there is a downhill
cycle into Doolin. The road is well surfaced and there
tends to be more traffic on the Cliffs of Moher -
Doolin part of the cycle.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Free day in Doolin you can relax and take in the wonderful
scenery around Doolin. Another option is to take a
ferry to the Aran Islands. Please note that this can
be rough in high seas. Your guest house will have
details of ferry times. |
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PLACES TO VISIT
- Spa well health centre Lisdoonvarna
- The Burren Smokehouse Lisdoonvarna
- Newtown Castle Ballyvaughan
ROUTE 1 (recommended)
- Doolin to Lisdoonvarna
- Lisdoonvarna –Corkscrew Hill
- Corkscrew Hill - Ballyvaughan
ROUTE 2
- Coastal Route Doolin – Fanore
- Fanore- Blackhead
- Blackhead-Ballyvaughan
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PLACES
TO VISIT
- Allawee caves
- The Dolmen
- The Burren Centre Kilfenoa
- Clare heritage Centre Corofin
- Genyology centre Corofin
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FOR
YOUR INFORMATION
This is a short cycle to Ennis town. |
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