Description
The West Coast from the Saddle.
The Wild Atlantic Way traverses a landscape of sea inlets, cliffs, islands, and communities facing the Atlantic. This book covers cycling in this part of Ireland, based on six independent tours. This approach allows for exploration of the coast, providing time to appreciate both the landscape and the smaller locations between well-known attractions.
Six Tours That Can Be Linked.
Each tour is designed for approximately seven to ten days. Collectively, they can be combined into a journey of around 2450 kilometers, divided into 44 stages, from Derry/Londonderry to Cork. The book also allows users to select one section of the west coast and save the rest for future cycling holidays.
Stages and Practical Implementation Support.
Route descriptions and maps provide an overview of route choices and daily distances. Planning information facilitates assessment of transport, accommodation, and where a continuous itinerary can be divided. Areas such as Donegal, Connacht, the Aran Islands, and Burren demonstrate the breadth of tour options, allowing for combinations of natural experiences with time spent in local places along the way.
Plan for Weather and Varied Terrain.
The coast is not flat, and Atlantic winds can affect both progress and experience. Daily distances should therefore be chosen with room for breaks and adjustments. This guide is suitable for touring cyclists seeking a longer journey or a regional cycling holiday, who wish to use the information to find a realistic rhythm rather than accumulate the maximum possible kilometers.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Tom Cooper. English language. 256 pages. Second edition, published in 2018. ISBN 9781852849092.
