Cycling tours in Ireland are one of the most popular ways to see the country. Many tour operators in the USA, UK, and other countries offer organised cycle journeys in the Emerald Isle, although another option is to book the biking tour on arrival, or beforehand direct with a specialist Irish cycle tour company.
Ireland Cycling Tours Destinations
Cycle tours of Ireland cover all the most popular visitor destinations, such as Galway, the Ring of Kerry, Waterford, Down, around Dublin, and the Mountains of Mourne. There are bike trips in Northern Ireland too. These bicycle tours are often run by local specialist cycle holiday tour companies. Some of them specialise in their own corner of Ireland, while others may be able to help set up bike trips elsewhere in the country.
What Kind of Irish Bike Tours Are There?
Cyclists who prefer to travel independently, yet want someone to do the organising for them, and do things like book their accommodation in advance, will find plenty of companies willing to do this. Many have set routes they recommend, and will provide detailed maps, and also arrange to transport luggage to the next booked accommodation each day.
Group Cycling Tours of Ireland
Anyone who prefers a bicycle tour built for two, or preferably more, will also find numerous options available. Group trips can be more fun, especially with a knowledgeable leader and local guide. It is also a good way to find an Ireland bike trip where luggage will be transferred ahead each day.
Recommended Cycle Tour Companies in Ireland
If looking to book either kind of bike tour, the following are just some of the better-known companies which cover some of the most beautiful parts of Ireland:
Ireland by Bike, County Donegal
Tel: +353 (0)87 211 8638
Iron Donkey Bicycle Touring, County Down
From U.K.: 028 90 813200
From Europe: 0044 2890 813200
From USA: 01144 2890 813200
Cycling Safaris, Dublin:
Tel: +353 1 2600749
Celtic Trails, Dublin:
Tel: +353 862656258
Cycle Holidays Ireland, Galway
Tel: 011 353 878 321 200
CycleWest Ireland, Galway
Tel: +353 (0)91 861001
Toll Free USA: 1 800 204 1452
West Ireland Cycling, Galway
Tel: +353 (0)91 588830
Bike Hire Ireland, Galway
Tel : +353 (0)91 569 888
Irish Cycle Tours Cycling Holidays, Tralee, County Kerry
Tel: +353 66 7128733
Go Ireland, County Kerry
Tel USA toll-free: 800 721 4672
Tel UK toll-free: 0800 371 203
Mourne Cycle Tours, County Down
Tel: +44 28 4372 4348
Celtic Cycling, Waterford
Tel: +353 51 850228
Bike Tours in Northern Ireland
For all-round advice on cycling in Northern Ireland, weather reports, itineraries, and a free brochure, visit the website of Cycle NI.
Best Book on Cycling round Ireland
Anyone thinking of planning a bike tour of Ireland should do some advance research and read travel writer Eric Newby's classic account of his own cycle ride there, Round Ireland in Low Gear. One Amazon reviewer gave it 5/5 and said it was an 'Excellent Mixture of Cycling and Irish History'.
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