Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way stretches from West Cork to Donegal, hugging the rugged coastline.
Around every twist and turn of its rural, coastal roads, tourists can experience some of the most spectacular scenery in the whole wide world.
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Breathtaking Scenery
The Wild Atlantic Way winds its way along the Ireland's western coastline. This clearly signposted route begins at the top tip of Ireland on the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal and ends in County Cork, in the brightly colored town of Kinsale.
So many words come to mind when trying to describe the sheer magnificence of this scenery - wild, untamed, breath-taking, dramatic, dazzling, and dare I say it, the Wild Atlantic Way is just plain awesome.
Ireland's Magnificent Defined Coastal Drive
Anyway, enough of the descriptors. Here's a sneak peak of Ireland's wondrous, western coastline.
This infographic was beautifully crafted by the good folks at Emerald Elite Travel. I love their specially chosen photos of some of the highlights along the route.
And so welcome to the longest defined coastal drive in the world.......
Happy Trails in Ireland
Here's to creating wonderful memories along the Wild Atlantic Way. Wishing everyone happy travels in Ireland.
Thanks for following my recipes and ramblings.
Slán agus beannacht,
(Goodbye and blessings)
Mairéad -Irish American Mom
Pronunciation - slawn ah-gus ban-ock-th
Mairéad - rhymes with parade
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brian@irelandfavorites
Hi Mairead,
The coast of Ireland the rugged west to the tips of Donegal are truly awe inspiring, my only tip to pass on is not to be deceived by the mileage markers, it takes time to navigate winding roads full of sights, the best times can be found in places you never dreamed of visiting along the way, but Irish mileage and time don't always compute as I know you know.
Cheers,
Brian.
Irish American Mom
Brian - I like how you point out that "Irish mileage and time don’t always compute". I couldn't agree more. I think many tourists make a big mistake when they look at an Irish map and think they can cover half the country in a day. Rural Irish roads never seem to cooperate with tight schedules. Other users of said roads, especially the sheep and cows, have no concept of human time whatsoever. But I think these encounters are simply part of the magic of driving in Ireland.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Lianne
So many places to see along the Wild Atlantic Way and not enough time to explore fully! I plan to cycle from Malin to Mizen next year, possibly the coastal route so we should see a lot of these places 🙂
Irish American Mom
Lianne - What a wonderful goal you have set for 2015. From Malin to Mizen on a bike - it even sounds like the title of a book. Happy planning and I hope your route will take you along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Mariana
This is useful. Thank you.
Irish American Mom
Mariana - There's quite a bit of information packed into this infographic. It's a great resource for planning a trip.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Cheryl Barker
Looks amazing!! Would love to take this coastal trip someday. A girl can dream! 🙂
Irish American Mom
Cheryl - I hope your Irish travel dreams come true someday.
All the best,
Mairéad
Julius
Thanks for posting this infographic. I plan to travel there in the end of September and had in mind to drive along the west coast. This will be a good guide. The book I have lists too many places with no remark which of them are really worth seeing.
Best wishes
Julius
Irish American Mom
Have a wonderful trip, Julius. I'm delighted you found this infographic on my site. It's a great summary of the best spots along the west coast of Ireland. Wishing you happy travels in Ireland.
Mairéad
Suzanne
When is the best time of year to travel the coasr
Irish American Mom
May, June or September can be lovely and good months to avoid bigger crowds. Weather is never guaranteed in Ireland but summer and early autumn can be lovely.
All the best,
Mairead
Julius
I traveled this in late September last year. Good weather and the journey was spectacular. In some areas you have alternative streets to follow the Wild Atlantic Way. So a detailed map makes sense.
regards
Julius
Irish American Mom
Julius - Thank so much for this tip about the importance of a detailed map. Glad to hear you enjoyed the Wild Atlantic Way under sunny skies. The scenery is definitely spectacular.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Kerry Kilcoyne-Henry
Hello. So glad I stumbled upon your site (through Pinterest). I think you link has expired? I can't get it to work. I am interested in the 9 visiting farms? I will be in Dingle May 7-10th, would love to find a farm or two to visit. Can you help?
Thank you so much!
Irish American Mom
Hi Kerry - It appears the link has definitely expired. The embedded code provided no longer links to their website for the infographic. Here's a link for farm's open to visitors in Ireland.
http://www.esatclear.ie/~turoefarm/top/farms.htm#FARM
Farm World is on the Dingle Peninsula and might be what you're looking for.
Also in Killarney, Muckross House has a traditional farm exhibition you might find interesting. Here's the link ...
http://www.muckross-house.ie/traditional-farms.html
I hope this information helps as you plan your trip. Have a wonderful time in Ireland.
Best wishes,
Mairéad