The best 1-2 week Itineraries to see the  Wild Atlantic Way!

These 4 different itineraries are designed to assist you in planning your trip to the Wild Atlantic Way (WAW) in Ireland. The WAW is one of the best road trips on this planet. It is best to make the most of it when you visit.

We have a choice of 4 different WAW  Itineraries

7-DAY Itinerary. Southern Counties

Cork, Kerry, Clare, Galway. Starts in Kinsale, ends in Galway. 6/15 Signature points – approx. 910km (excl. airport transfer)

7-DAY Itinerary. Northern Counties

Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Donegal. Starts in Galway, ends in Letterkenny. 7/15 Signature points - approx. 939km (excl. airport transfer)

10-DAY Itinerary

Cork, Kerry, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Donegal. Starts in Kinsale, ends in Burtonport. 12/15 Signature points – approx. 1,697km (excl. airport transfer)

14-DAY Itinerary

Cork, Kerry, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Donegal. Starts in Kinsale, ends in Muff. 15/15 Signature points - approx. 2,047km (excl. airport transfer)

I have travelled the entire WAW on my motorbike and some by car. Most of it I have seen more than once, so I know the best parts of the Wild Atlantic Way to visit. 


These bespoke routes are designed for bike or car drivers and will take you to Signature points along the way, and other cool locations, depending on your available time and preferences.

Gavin 

Retired Engineer & Experienced Traveler

How will these itineraries help you?

These routes have been designed to be travelled from South to North, but if you prefer you can reverse the Itinerary and travel in the opposite direction.

Fly to Dublin or Shannon 

Save hours or even days of planning time for your Irish Road Trip

Assist your navigation in the most efficient way possible and reduce the risks of travel

Prevent time wasting when you are travelling so you can fully enjoy your trip, and everything the Wild Atlantic Way has to offer

Bring you to the best locations on the WAW

You know how long it will take to get from A to B and how to get there. That information is all built into the itinerary.

Avoid travelling miles off route to visit Discovery points along the WAW which are not that interesting

Book your accommodation beforehand and stay in cool places where you will find the best local craic in the evenings

You will always have a paper print out of your route in case your phone battery runs out, or you lose internet access along the way

Make the most of your time in Ireland to see the bits that are really worth seeing

Save money on petrol, overpriced hotels and beer

 What do you get for your money?

 The following is included in this product:

A PRINTABLE PDF DOCUMENT. This includes - 

1 - A bespoke day-by-day itinerary between waypoints. Print it out and tick the POI’s off one by one as you travel

2 - Times and distance (in km’s) between stops and estimated stop time on locations, plus cumulative daily time so you know how much time you have to play with

3 - Planned stop locations for each night – how to book your accommodation to suit your own and fellow traveller’s needs.  Also ideas of what to do along the routes. 

4 - Photos of some of the Signature Points

BESPOKE GOOGLE MAP ROUTES.  These include:

1 - These Google Maps route files can be downloaded to your phone or tablet to help you navigate in real time

2 - The Google map provides you with other points of interest (POI’s) along the route in the event you have more time to spare or wish to cut some things from the route

3 - The Google Maps files also contain descriptions and photos of the locations and all the details you need of the relevant local sites for booking ferries and attractions.


4 - A KML file is also included which you can load into your GPS if you do not use Google Maps.

Why is this different to other itineraries?

Gav the author is a very experienced traveller who has visited more than 45 countries and knows how to prepare and plan a trip properly

Whilst living on the West Coast of Ireland for the last 6 years Gav has been to all the mainland locations on the WAW –the photos in the maps are all my own. So I know which places are worth visiting and which are best to leave out

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Many hours of planning have been put into creating these routes based on my own experiences. I have chosen what I would want to show new visitors if they were doing the trip for the first time, and the ones I would go back to myself

The itinerary plans every detail of your journey, while still giving you the flexibility to change plans along the way. It does not tell you when to set off though, so you can manage your time yourself

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FAQ's

Frequently asked questions.....

  • How long will we travel every day?
    The itineraries take into account a travel time of between about 5 and 8 hours each day, including stop times at locations. The longer itinerary has a rest day halfway through, in order to more thoroughly enjoy the wonderful city of Galway.
  • How flexible are the itineraries?
    As an ex- Project Manager I understand that any project never runs exactly as planned. This is why we plan, so that we can take rectifying action in case anything goes wrong. The itineraries are all very clear, so that if you decide to leave out a location or add one, you can see the effect in time that it will have on your day and act accordingly.
  • How much of the WAW will we see?
    The entire WAW is between 2,600 and 2,700km long. So depending on how much time you have and which itinerary you choose you will only see a percentage of it. Although the 14 day itinerary takes you from start to finish and to all the Signature points, you will still only see part of the Wild Atlantic Way route. Much of the WAW route goes to Discovery points on the coast. To see everything you really need at least a month of travelling to visit every location and even then you would be pushing it for time. Not all Discovery Points are on the mainland.
  • How easy is it to drive in Ireland
    Really self-driving is the only way to see Ireland at its best. Remember to drive on the left and read the signs. Only drive on the beaches when it is clear you are allowed to and there is someone there with a tractor to pull you out if you get stuck! The PDF file links to other useful information regarding driving in Ireland.
  • I have plenty of time to plan my trip, why do I need an itinerary?
    If you have plenty of hours free to plan then, of course, be my guest. Go to explorewaw.com and use the free routes there to plan your trip. These itineraries are designed for people who do not have time to do that, and who do not know Ireland very well. So if you need advice on the best things to see, but do not have time to work out the best route, you will need to get one of these.
  • Which itinerary should I choose?
    This depends on the amount of time you have available and whether you wish to visit the Southern or Northern counties. Pick an itinerary close to your number of days in the country. Then you can choose to either have an extra day to explore, or cut the trip a day short to get back to the airport in time, depending on your flight schedule.
  • How do I receive the product?
    You will be sent an email with a link to a shared folder where you can access the main PDF product and the KML file(s). The bespoke Google Maps are a download link in the PDF file.
  • Can I share this with a friend?
    This product is copyrighted (photographs and text) and you purchase this product for your own personal use. But if you find it useful and wish to inform a friend then please send them a link to our site.
  • Do I need any special software to use the product?
    The product is provided in the form of a PDF document and one or two Google Maps routes. So you will need software that can read and print a PDF file, and Google Maps will need to be on your phone or tablet. KML file(s) are provided for GPS readers.
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BY PURCHASING AN ITINERARY FROM EXPLOREWAW.COM, YOU ARE AGREEING TO THESE TERMS:

This product will help guide you along some of the Signature Points and Discovery Points along the Wild Atlantic Way. It will not drive the vehicle for you, rent a car for you or book your accommodation. It will show you how and where to though. It will also assist your navigation during your trip.

You are responsible for following the local rules of the road in Ireland. Do not drink and drive. Do not drive and read your phone. Use a navigator to read the directions. And driving on the left is a good start. Some of the roads may be small and narrow, and only have a few passing places. This is quite normal in Ireland. Do not drive down them if you are not a competent driver.

Explorewaw.com is not responsible or liable for any damage, delay, injury or any other issues caused to anyone using this product in any way or form. It is a guide, which is based on information obtained from Google Maps. Traffic jams and sheep on the road can significantly affect the driving times mentioned in the itinerary, which cannot be predicted. Allow plenty of time to complete a trip, in order to avoid driving late at night on dark roads. Use you common sense.

USE REQUIREMENTS: By purchasing this Itinerary you acknowledge that using this product requires you to have:

1. Google Maps on your or Tablet or Phone
2. An internet connection
3. A PDF reader.
4. A printer is handy to print the PDF document before you set off.


REFUNDS: Due to the digital nature of this product we do not offer any refunds. All sales are final!

TERMS OF USE:
The Explorewaw Itinerary is for PERSONAL USE only.

This means that you can use it with your fellow travellers. However, you may not share, re-sell, re-distribute or give away the documents or any part of those files as-is (even if you edit them), with anyone else.

Our products are intended to be used only by you. The transfer of digital files or any elements from this purchase is strictly prohibited.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact us at explorewaw@gmail.com

Have a great trip in Ireland!

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