Key Information: Tour Duration: 7
day(s) Group Size: 6
- 12
people Destination(s):Ireland Specialty Categories:Bicycle Touring Season: August Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 485 Euro (EUR) Maximum Per Person Price: 485 Euro (EUR)
We also cycle inland up into the famous Glens of Antrim with some wonderful highland cycling on quiet backroads. Finally you can visit Bushmills the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world and finish off the week with a visit to the Giants Causeway, the most famous landmark in Northern Ireland with its amazing basalt rock formations.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Belfast - Meet in the center of Belfast, after an introductory meeting we have dinner together.
Day 2: The Northern Coastline - Setting out on a Sustrans Cycle path we head out of Belfast up onto the the beginning of the Northern Coastline to the seaside village of Carnlough for the night.
Day 3: The Village of Cushendall - The days cycle takes in the beauty of Antrim not only in its coastline but also in its famous and stunning Glens. Slowly but surely we make our way along the coast to the village of Cushendall where we base ourselves for two nights.
Day 4: The Glens of Antrim - Heading inland again, we cycle through two of the most spectacular Glens of Antrim before returning back to Cushendall for another night in this lovely village.
Day 5: Torr Head to Ballycastle - One option for the day is to hug the coastline to take in a stunning cycle along by Torr Head to the village of Ballycastle where we stay for two days.
Day 6: Keel Village - One attractive option on the rest day is to take the ferry to explore Rathlin Island, which is some five miles out in the Atlantic.
Day 7: Return to Westport - We cycle along the coast where we can visit the famous Carrickrede Rope Bridge and then along to view the hexagonal rock formations at the Giants Causeway. From there we head to the village of Bushmills where we can visit the famous Whiskey distillery. The tour finishes off with a transfer back from Coleraine to Belfast city for a final night together.
Day 8: Departure Day - After a hearty breakfast, like all good things the tour ends.
Dates each cycling tour begins: August: 2, 16.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Coach Transfers when required during the week
- 7 nights accommodation in Irish Tourist Board approved hotels/guest house
- 7 full Irish breakfasts
- 1 Dinner
- Maps and necessary equipment
- Experienced guide
- Luggage Transfers
