Launched in spring 2014, the Wild Atlantic Way is a 2,500 km coastal route that invites the visitor to explore Ireland’s dramatic western seaboard.
Flagged as ‘the world’s longest coastal drive’, thanks to the many headlands and inlets that beg to be investigated along the way, it aims to highlight the most dramatic landmarks and attractions while also making it easier to find the interesting little out of the way places that might otherwise be by-passed.
It can be joined at any point and is divided into five sections, the first being Donegal in the north, with the other four (Donegal-Mayo; Mayo-Clare; Clare-Kerry; Kerry-Cork) leading you right down the Atlantic seaboard to the southern counties of Cork and Kerry.
A simple route map is available on discoverireland.ie where full information on each section is given, including activities and key ‘discovery points’.
The very distinctive bright blue ‘wave’ road signs make it virtually impossible to get lost - and we have plenty of suggestions for the best places to eat, drink and stay along the way, many of which are run by people who know the west coast back to front and will help visitors to find a genuine sense of discovery along this beautiful and fascinating coastline.
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Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Hotel / Restaurant
One of Ireland's first seawater spa destinations, this famous hotel enjoys great views over the two ‘Blue Flag’ beaches at Inchydoney, which bring crowds to the area in summer, so many guests prefer it off-season.
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Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Hotel
Any parent worried about the weather when deciding whether to holiday in Ireland, should consider the growing number of hotels that have opted to specialise in family holidays. West Cork is an ever-popular destination and many happy families vote with ...
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The name says it all at this attractive hotel, which is neatly slotted between the road and the harbour, taking full advantage of its unique waterside setting.
It is just a couple of minutes walk from the train station (and Heritage Centre) and there' ...
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Durrus, Co. Cork
Restaurant with Rooms
Philippe and Sabine De Mey’s beautiful Georgian property enjoys a stunning waterside location at the head of Dunmanus Bay. It has always been a wonderful place to eat – and to stay - and it got even better in 2014, when Philippe and Sabine' ...
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Farran, Co. Cork
Historic House
** Farran House is now only available for private rental by groups for a min. of 3 nights, no separate B&B bookings accepted **
Set in 12 acres of mature beech woodland and rhododendron gardens in the rolling hills of the Lee Valley, Patricia Wies ...
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Goleen, Co. Cork
Farmhouse
Violet and Richard Connell's remarkable roadside farmhouse in the hills behind Goleen is immaculate. It is beautifully furnished, with country pine and antiques, brass and iron beds in en-suite bedrooms (that are all individually decorated) and with al ...
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This lovely house on the Bandon river was built in 1720 in the 'petit chateau' style, and both it and the riverside location and gardens have great charm.
Since 2005 it has been in the ownership of the Roche family, who run it with the hands-on person ...
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Overlooking the harbour and standing in its own grounds, this attractive quayside establishment is Kinsale’s most famous hotel, dating back to 1946 when it was created from several substantial period houses which belonged to the Acton family in t ...
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Kinsale, Co. Cork
Guesthouse
Just a five minute walk up from the bustling centre of Kinsale, Maeve Coakley’s low-key high-quality guesthouse takes its name from one of the entrance gates to the old walled town.
Unusually in this histpric town, Blindgate is a purpose-b ...
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Kinsale, Co. Cork
Baking/Bakery / Café / Country House
One of the prettiest properties in Kinsale, Andrew and Laura Corcoran's characterful house on the harbour front has been renovated to an exceptionally high standard and provides excellent accommodation only 15 minutes from the Old Head of Kinsale golf ...
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