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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Kilkee, Co. Clare
Restaurant
Kilkee, as a popular little beach resort, is on the up with lots of ongoing renovations to the fine old Victorian townhouses, a revamped WaterWorld aimed at young families re-opening soon, and plenty of interest nearby, including Loop Head Lighth ...
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Londonderry, Co. Londonderry
Restaurant
Having arrived via some some seriously good kitchens - including Cliff House Hotel at Ardmore Co Waterford, Andrew Fairley's at Gleneagles and, most recently, as Head Chef with Ian Orr at nearby Browns - well known local chef Phelim O'Hagan opened Arti ...
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Kilcolgan, Co. Galway
Café / Producers Shop
A working post office in the Co Galway village of Kilcolgan has been home to Gran Grans Pantry since 2021. You can't miss it with its cheerful yellow paintwork, hanging baskets and welcoming outdoor tables - and, alongside a rich selection of Irish art ...
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Doolin, Co. Clare
Hotel / Restaurant
Established in 2019 by Gerry Quinn (of Rent an Irish Cottage, Abbeycourt Hotel Nenagh etc) and John Burke (Armada Hotel, Hotel Doolin), this stylish eco-conscious hotel in the centre of Doolin is part of the Fiddle+Bow Collection, which also includes 2 ...
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Londonderry, Co. Londonderry
Restaurant / Street Food
A legend for his authentic, quality-driven street food in Derry since 2013, the internationally-experienced chef and entrepreneur Kevin Pyke has developed Pyke'n'Pommes from his original riverside van to today's dual operation - a bricks & mortar r ...
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Killarney, Co. Kerry
Bar / Distillery/Brewery / Restaurant
You can’t miss this stunning state-of-the-art distillery and brewery just west of Killarney, on the Ring of Kerry road. The bold design and sheer scale make it a landmark building - and the three huge copper stills will always catch the eye and i ...
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Killarney, Co. Kerry
Restaurant
Set in the premises formerly occupied by the legendary Gaby’s seafood restaurant, Chef John O’Leary brought experience from some of Ireland's top kitchens - including Adare Manor, Pichet and the nearby Killarney Park Hotel - when he an ...
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Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare
Café / Producers Shop
Visitors to this 2-million-year-old cave will see more than the amazing illuminated tunnels and waterfalls, for there is also much of interest to food lovers.
Cheese-making demonstrations show how the local Burren Gold cheese is made and, even if the ...
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Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare
Baking/Bakery / Café
Approached from the harbour side through a lovely front garden, this delightful stone restaurant dates back to 1790, when it was built as a residence for 'coast security officers'. Nearly two centuries later it was bought in a derelict condition by the ...
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Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare
B&B
Just along the shore road towards Galway, Armin and Bernadette Moloney Grefkes' attractive purpose-built accommodation makes a comfortable and moderately-priced base for a break in this lovely area and it is a delightful place to stay.
Being a little ...
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