We start in Sligo town where you stay in guesthouses close to the centre.
Sun
At 10.00am a bus will transfer the group to Killybegs the largest fishing port in the country. After being fitted out with your bike you then begin the tour with a wonderful coastline cycle to our lunch stop just outside the village of Carrick . After lunch we cycle up to a viewing point of the spectacular Slieve League Cliffs the highest marine based cliffs in Europe . In the afternoon we head to our night stop in the village of Glencolumcille passing freshly cut peat drying in the surrounding bogs.
Mon
Today we head up into wild highland country along quiet backroads with a wonderful open landscape. There follows a wonderful descent down the dramatic Glengesh Valley to the beautiful Maghera beach. The beach is well worth stopping at for a walk across its wonderful white sands to explore the caves of Maghera. You can also go for a wonderful swim in the lagoon here and pretend you are in the Caribbean before heading to the village of Ardara for a pub lunch. In the afternoon we continue along a quiet bog road before heading to the coastal town of Dungloe where again we stay in local guesthouses.
Tues
We continue through a rolling landscape through quiet sleepy villages and stop in Leo's pub where Enya and Clannad first sang. Later we cycle toward the spectacular Mount Errigal and stop for lunch at the base of this mountain In the afternoon we cycle up to a wonderful view of the Poison Glen and then descend through an empty mountainscape towards Dunfanaghy. You have the option of visiting Glenveagh National Park on this afternoon .
Wed
The village overlooks Portnablagh Beach and dunes where you can swim, swing a golf club or take a change of saddle, to gallop down the beach.
Thurs
The mornings cycle takes you through isolated highland country roads with a tea stop in a wonderful country pub. We stop for lunch in Kerrykeel before cycling up into more beautiful highland country before descending to Rathmullan from where the last Earls of Ireland fled to Europe in 1607 , thus ending the old Irish Order. There follows a nice coastal cycle to our guesthouses in the village of Ramelton .
Fri
In the morning a coach will bring us down to the village of Garrison . We then cycle via the shores of Lough Melvin and through rolling green fields to Manorhamiton where we stop for lunch. In the afternoon we head south and cycle along Lough Gill to Parkes Castle a 15th Century Norman Tower House which you are welcome to visit. We then head back into Sligo for a farewell night on the town together.
Sat
After a leisurely breakfast, back to reality!
About our Cycling Tours
On all of our Cycling Tours we take care of all accommodation and bicycles, we provide a local guide, as well as all the cycling equipment you need - and best of all, we carry your luggage for you - taking away all of the hassles, but none of the adventure of your holiday.
On our group cycling holidays we bring together a group of people from all over the world. Our daily cycle is a leisurely 30 - 40 miles which we find gives plenty of time to stop and explore your surroundings. Longer options are available for those who want to stretch their legs.
Our Antrim, Donegal and Kerry safaris are hillier than the other routes but happily there are no large mountain ranges to cross in any part of Ireland.
We take up to 20 people on each tour and many come on their own. A great group spirit develops as people swap stories over dinner at the end of the day.
Although the guide will not be cycling with you, he or she will be driving the support van and shall make a sweep to ensure that all is well and offer lifts to those who want a break. This provides a sense of freedom in that you can travel at your own pace in the security that our guide is there for you in the event that you might need them.
All our group bike tours start on a Saturday.
Donegal Highlands Safari : 7 nights / 8 days
Price:$790 per person Price includes:7 nights B&B accommodation, bicycle rental, tour guide & luggage van
Tour Dates:
June 11, 25
July 9
August 6, 20
To reserve this tour or receive further information: Please contact us using the form below or call 1-888-771-8350.
