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• Drive along Ireland's Atlantic coast from Malin Head to Kinsale, where you'll see cliffs, islands, bays, and beaches.
• Combine famous places like Slieve League, Achill, Connemara, the Cliffs of Moher, Dingle, Skellig, and Mizen with quiet coves.
• You can go in for a few days or do it all at once—there are seafood villages, scenic loops, historic sites, and coastal walks.
Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way Road Trip
Explore Ireland’s rugged
Atlantic Coast
The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland’s signature coastal drive, curving from windswept Donegal to colourful Kinsale in County Cork. It strings together sea cliffs, surf beaches, lighthouse headlands, and island views, with plenty of detours for seafood, music, and coastal walks. You’ll pass fishing villages, Gaelic-speaking areas, and centuries of history, with easy to tailor loops for a few days or a longer journey.
Starting near Malin Head, the route tracks Donegal’s big scenery – Fanad Head Lighthouse and the towering Slieve League cliffs – then swings by Mullaghmore and Sligo’s surf-washed strands. In Mayo, Downpatrick Head and the sea stack at Dún Briste set the tone before Achill Island’s Keem Bay steals the show. Connemara brings bogs, mountains, and glassy inlets around Clifden and the Sky Road, with Galway City an easy cultural stop. South of the Shannon, Clare delivers The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher, plus Loop Head’s wild headlands. Kerry layers in Slea Head on the Dingle Peninsula, the Ring of Kerry, and the Skellig Coast. Cork rounds things off with the Beara and Sheep’s Head peninsulas, Healy Pass’s switchbacks, and the drama of Mizen Head and Barleycove Beach, ending among the restaurants and colourful streets of Kinsale. Whether you sample a section or follow it end-to-end, the Wild Atlantic Way balances big-ticket sights with quiet coves, island boat trips, and characterful towns.
Malin Head (Donegal) – Ireland’s northernmost point with storm-scoured cliffs and sea arches.
Slieve League (Donegal) – among Europe’s highest sea cliffs with dramatic views.
Mullaghmore Head (Sligo) – powerful surf and the striking Classiebawn Castle backdrop.
Achill Island & Keem Bay (Mayo) – turquoise waters, cliff walks, and the scenic Atlantic Drive.
Connemara & Sky Road (Galway) – bogs, mountains, and sweeping Atlantic panoramas.
Galway City (Galway) – lively culture hub with music, food, and festivals.
The Burren (Clare) – unique limestone landscape with rare flora and ancient tombs.
Cliffs of Moher (Clare) – Ireland’s most famous sea cliffs with stunning viewpoints.
Dingle Peninsula & Slea Head (Kerry) – wild coastal loop with Blasket Island views.
Ring of Kerry & Skellig Coast (Kerry) – classic driving circuit with island views and heritage stops.
Beara Peninsula & Healy Pass (Kerry/Cork) – scenic switchbacks and hidden coves.
Mizen Head & Barleycove (Cork) – signal station bridge, sweeping beach, and ocean
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