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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Cashel, Co. Galway
Country House / Hotel / Restaurant
The late Kay and Dermot McEvilly were among the pioneers of the Irish country house movement when they opened Cashel House as an hotel in 1968. The following year General and Madame de Gaulle chose to stay for two weeks, an historic visit of which th ...
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Clifden, Co. Galway
Hotel
Built on the site of the old railway station and convenient to the town, this large modern hotel is known for its friendly and helpful staff and suits those who require a leisure centre and conference/banqueting facilities (200/150).
There is free Wif ...
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Clifden, Co. Galway
Guesthouse
In a lovely location - right on the harbour, with pretty water views when the tide is in - The Quay House is the oldest building in Clifden and was built around 1820.
Since then it has had a surprisingly varied usage: it was originally the harbourmast ...
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Sheila Griffin’s attractive house in Clifden was built in 1825, using local quarried stone. Major renovations undertaken in recent years have retained its character while adding modern comforts, allowing her to offer stylish and comfortable accom ...
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Galway City, Co. Galway
B&B
Mike and Breda Guilfoyle's hospitable guesthouse is easily found, convenient to the university (a 6 minute drive) and just an 8-minute walk from Eyre Square; another few minutes will take you through the pedestrianised Latin Quarter where you may be te ...
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Galway City, Co. Galway
Hotel / Restaurant
Attractively situated on the waterfront, overlooking Lough Atalia, this fine contemporary hotel is more central than its scenic location might suggest, as the shops and restaurants off Eyre Square are only a few minutes’ walk. Formerly the Radiss ...
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Leenane, Co. Galway
Country House
One of Ireland’s most famous sporting lodges, Delphi Lodge was built in the early 19th-century by the Marquis of Sligo, and is magnificently located in an unspoilt valley, surrounded by the region’s highest mountains (with the high rainfall ...
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Oughterard, Co. Galway
Country House
Beautifully situated overlooking Lough Corrib and set in 180 acres of woodlands and gardens, the Hodgson family’s gracious early Victorian manor house was built in 1846 as a wedding present for the present owner, Henry Hodgson’s, great, gre ...
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Oughterard, Co. Galway
Country House / Hotel
Quietly located in six acres of beautiful gardens, this charming country house was built in 1850 and is now a protected building.
The current owners, Henry and Elaine Reid, bought the property in 1981 and have gradually refurbished it, so the hotel no ...
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Recess, Co. Galway
Hotel / Restaurant
Renowned as a fishing hotel, this wonderful place was the Guide's Hotel of the Year in 2012.
A crenellated Victorian mansion, it enjoys a most romantic position in 450 acres of ancient woodland and gardens on the banks of the Ballynahinch River.
Its ...
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