Connemara with the family
self-guided cycling tour in Ireland

Connemara with the Family - self-guided cycling tour

All prices are in Euro, per person sharing.
Quoted US $ prices subject to exchange rates.  Rates as at December 2005

Daily itinerary:

Day 1 
Arrive to the town of Clifden (direct bus service or we can help arrange a taxi), often called the Capital of Connemara, which is located amidst the breathtaking mountain scenery and beautiful coastline of Ireland's western region known as Connemara. Clifden is a modern, self-sufficient, thriving town and popular tourist destination.  You will get a warm welcome and chance to settle in. A Killary Tours representative will meet you to allocate bikes and give you your route pack and general information.  Dinner is your own choice in one of the many restaurants that Clifden has to offer.
Day 2 
You leave Clifden to day heading for Roundstone, a small picturesque fishing village. It offers wonderful views over its harbour with the Twelve Bens as background. You will cycle along Mannin Bay, with its coralline beach - heaven for the beachcomber - and past Ballyconneely.  There are a number of restaurants in the village of Roundstone where you can choose to have your dinner. 
Day 3
Leave Roundstone to cycle to Cashel (17km), wonderfully situated at the top of Bertraghboy Bay.  It was one of the holiday destinations for the French President General de Gaulle. The route for most of the day will take you along the shores of the Atlantic and the various bays. Stay the night in B&B, where the lady of the house will cook for you. Day 4
From Cashel you will cycle today back to Toombeola and take the Bog Road to Clifden.  You cycle through Roundstone Bog, which offers superb scenery and a true ecological adventure, with large bog pools and many rare plants along the roadside.  You make your way back to the town of Clifden.    If arriving in the early afternoon you may wish to take some time to explore the many shops and restaurants in the town of Clifden, or perhaps, cycle out as far as Dan O’ Hara’s Homestead.   This award winning heritage centre is situated on the N59 approximately 8km from Clifden.  It offers a unique insight into the history and heritage of this most beautiful part of the West of Ireland.  You stay in Clifden again to night where dinner is your own choice.
Day 5
Your destination today is the village of Cleggan.   This is a small fishing village, nesting at the head of Cleggan way.  Cleggan is the port of departure for Inishbofin and Inishturk islands.  Your shortest route is about 15km but you have the option of cycling around the Sky Road, which offers wonderful views over the Ocean, Clifden Bay and the many islands that lie in it.  This route also leads you past the ruin of Darcy’s Castle.  You stay in Cleggan village for the next two nights.  Dinner is your own choice from the village.
Day 6
Today will be an all day excursion to the island Inishbofin off the coast of Cleggan.  You will leave your bikes behind you today and take the ferry from Cleggan Pier.  Inishbofin is one of the most beautiful islands off the west coast.  Today it has a population of about 200 people, but was chosen in 655 by St Coleman for the site of his monastery, as it was a place of tranquility.    There are wonderful walks and nice beaches.  Return to Cleggan on the evening ferry from Inishbofin.  Dinner is your own choice again this evening.
Day 7
Leaving Cleggan your cycle will bring you to Renvyle via Moyard and Letterfrack.  Letterfrack is home to Connemara National Park, one of six National Parks in Ireland. The Park grounds are open all year round and the Visitor Centre is open from mid-March to mid-October.  In the Park's Visitor Centre there are 3-D exhibitions of the Connemara landscape, audio-visual show, tearoom, nature trails, and an annual summer programme.  You are staying tonight in a B&B in the village of Tully/Tullycross on the Renvyle Peninsula.  Dinner is your own choice.
Day 8
Breakfast, followed by farewell and departure!

There is a direct bus service to Galway city throughout the year on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays from Tullycross.

For a more detailled programme, list of suggested equipment or any questions contact tours@killary.com

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