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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Lahinch, Co. Clare
Hotel / Restaurant
Opened in 2005, this modern, attractive lodge features very comfortable bedrooms, a fine-dining restaurant and a spacious lounge, perfect for relaxing with a snifter or two after a round of golf. The manicured lawns lead down to the Ennistymon Road, a ...
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Dingle, Co. Kerry
Guesthouse
Just five minutes’ walk west of Dingle Town, this luxurious purpose-built guesthouse is run by Brian and Helen Heaton - who have both worked in some of Ireland’s finest hotels, and for whom nothing is too much trouble to ensure that their g ...
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Galway City, Co. Galway
Baking/Bakery / Bar / Hotel / Restaurant
Despite recent development at this seaside village, Barna has retained some of its old charm around the harbour area – and its location, handy to both Connemara and Galway City, is a huge attraction. And so is Fergus O’Halloran’s uniq ...
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With well-maintained gardens, plenty of parking and beautiful views, this purpose-built B&B and adjoining self-catering cottage creates a great first impression - and a warm welcome extends to your four-legged friends too.
Owners Mike Hegarty and ...
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Belmullet, Co. Mayo
Hotel / Pub
Situated in the heart of one of Ireland’s furthest flung towns, and one almost surrounded by the sea, this friendly place has long been popular with locals who like to meet in the famous Talbot’s Seafood Bar (which many will remember as An ...
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Cobh, Co. Cork
Country House
Clearly signed on the outskirts of Cobh, and at the end of a long winding driveway lined with tall trees, you will find John and Pam Mulhaire's large and peacefully situated 1840s house.
Its rather plain exterior, tarmac parking area and low-maintenan ...
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The Glasshouse Hotel in Sligo is the only large, modern hotel located in the middle of Sligo town.
It is a contemporary hotel with glass featuring heavily to take advantage of the 140 metres of frontage on the Garavogue River and is a short walk from ...
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Mulranny, Co. Mayo
Hotel / Restaurant
This landmark hotel, originally built by the Midland Great Western Railways, first opened for business in March 1897 and it became a famous destination during the lifetime of the railway between Westport and Achill Island – something which has ta ...
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Glengarriff, Co. Cork
Hotel
Glengarriff is famous for its mild Gulf Stream climate and lush growth - especially on nearby Garinish Island, with its beautiful gardens - and it was a very popular destination with the first 'tourists' in Victorian times.
Casey's Hotel dates back to ...
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Galway City, Co. Galway
B&B
The name of Sorcha Molloy’s delightful B&B is far from fanciful - when looking for it along the Longwalk, you may well find it signed by Arthur the visiting heron, sitting on a car roof at her door.
The location must be the best of anywhere ...
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