Route Overview
About this Tour
The Wild Atlantic Way is one of the world's longest signposted coastal roads, connecting the wildest, most dramatic, and most beautiful landscapes of Ireland's west coast. From the Cliffs of Moher to the mystical Connemara region to the legendary Ring of Kerry – this route is the ultimate Ireland experience for campervan travelers.
Your Journey in Detail
🏞️The North – Connemara & Galway
Galway is the vibrant heart of the west – colorful, musical, and unforgettable. Street musicians play in the streets, live music sounds every night in pubs, and the atmosphere is infectiously lively. From Galway, the Sky Road leads to Clifden, the 'capital' of Connemara. This peninsula is Ireland's wild soul: turquoise bays, purple-blooming moorland, rocky mountains, and barely a soul in sight.
🐑The West Coast – Cliffs of Moher & Burren
The Cliffs of Moher need no introduction – these 214-meter-high cliffs are Ireland's most-visited natural attraction. The view from O'Brien's Tower over the raging sea, the nesting puffins, and the Aran Islands on the horizon is breathtaking. The nearby Burren region is geologically unique – a moonscape of bare limestone riddled with rare wildflowers.
🍺The South – Dingle & Ring of Kerry
The Dingle Peninsula may be Ireland's most magical place. Gaelic is still spoken here, the landscape is dramatic, and the history prehistoric. The Slea Head Drive offers spectacular views of the Blasket Islands. The Ring of Kerry is Ireland's most famous panoramic road – 180 kilometers around the Iveragh Peninsula.
💡Practical Tips
- ✓Left-hand traffic! Practice on quiet country roads before tackling the Ring of Kerry.
- ✓Rain jacket ALWAYS – weather changes every 15 minutes. 'Four seasons in one day' is no joke!
- ✓Book campsites in advance during high season (July/August) – especially busy on the west coast.
At a Glance
Duration
10-14 Tage
Distance
2500 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Highlights
- ⭐Cliffs of Moher
- ⭐Ring of Kerry
- ⭐Connemara
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