Launched in spring 2014, the Wild Atlantic Way is a 2,500 km coastal route that invites the visitor to explore Ireland’s dramatic western seaboard.
Flagged as ‘the world’s longest coastal drive’, thanks to the many headlands and inlets that beg to be investigated along the way, it aims to highlight the most dramatic landmarks and attractions while also making it easier to find the interesting little out of the way places that might otherwise be by-passed.
It can be joined at any point and is divided into five sections, the first being Donegal in the north, with the other four (Donegal-Mayo; Mayo-Clare; Clare-Kerry; Kerry-Cork) leading you right down the Atlantic seaboard to the southern counties of Cork and Kerry.
A simple route map is available on discoverireland.ie where full information on each section is given, including activities and key ‘discovery points’.
The very distinctive bright blue ‘wave’ road signs make it virtually impossible to get lost - and we have plenty of suggestions for the best places to eat, drink and stay along the way, many of which are run by people who know the west coast back to front and will help visitors to find a genuine sense of discovery along this beautiful and fascinating coastline.
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Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry
B&B / Restaurant / Speciality Store
Kells Bay Gardens hit the headlines in 2021 when the owner, the horticulturist Billy Alexander, won a coveted gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show for the exotic sub-tropical exhibit that he created with plants transported from his Kerry garden.
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While its proximity to the famous Marian Shrine is undoubtedly a draw for many guests to this pleasing modern hotel just outside Knock village, so too is its convenience for Ireland West Airport and its location just off the N17.
Knock House Hotel is ...
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Killybegs, Co. Donegal
Fish & Seafood / Restaurant with Rooms / Street Food
Scenically located overlooking the harbour and marina, Garry and Mairead Anderson’s spacious and comfortably appointed restaurant opened in 2019 and, despite the challenges of the following years, it has thrived.
Already well known locally, they ...
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Co. Donegal, North West
B&B / Pub / Restaurant
Having returned to his hometown to take over the former Loft Bar, Chef Michael McClafferty re-opened it as The Strand Road Bar & Kitchen in 2021 - and, undaunted by the pandemic at that time, the reinvention undertaken by this proud young Falcarrag ...
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Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal
B&B / Restaurant / Street Food
It would be easy to miss this extraordinary place when whizzing along the N56 between Dunfanaghy and Falcarragh, but that would be a pity as Corcreggan Mill has a unique range of offerings for anyone visiting (or living in) the area, and it will almost ...
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Londonderry, Co. Londonderry
Hotel / Restaurant
Just a few minutes walk across the Peace Bridge from the city centre on the other side of the River Foyle, Derry's landmark Ebrington Square has waited a long time for its potential to be fulfilled - but that came a step closer in July 2023 with the op ...
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Claremorris, Co. Mayo
Hotel
Easy to find and centrally located for exploring a large area of the West of Ireland, this modern four star on the edge of Claremorris came into new ownership in 2018 and has since seen considerable investment to increase its appeal to a wide range of ...
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