Castles, Coastlines and the Craic

CASTLES, COASTLINES AND THE CRAIC - IRELAND

Anglesey - Dublin
6th - 14th May 2022

- £1400 per rider
- £400 single supplement
- Pillions welcome

Fully booked

Difficulty 2
100% tarmac roads

THE ADVENTURE

Dive into this picturesque loop of Southern Ireland as we guide you around the Four Rings of Southern Ireland and the Wild Atlantic Way.

The adventure begins in the beautiful island of Anglesey, which will then take us to the Emerald Isle, a small island with a big reputation with breathtaking landscapes and fascinating, friendly people, whose warm welcome is legendary. Everything you have heard about Ireland is probably true and the Irish take little encouragement to tell you about anything and everything usually over a pint.

With our Irish Guide at the helm the group takes on the most southernly tip of the country through pre-historic landscapes, ancient castles and smugglers coves, the Craic is what its about. Whether on your own or using a hire motorcycle, the Castles, Coastlines and Craic adventure will fill you will a deep love for the country.

Come and join us on the next one.

HIGHLIGHTS

The Ring of Kerry - Due to its location facing the the mighty Atlantic Ocean, the Ring of Kerry also has some of the Europe's finest beaches that provide beautiful sandy strands and smooth coastal roads to die for.

Irelands Fjords - A impressive network of Fjords a narrow inland sea with three steep sides and an opening to the ocean.

The Midleton Distillery are where they produce one of Irelands ultra rare whiskeys, worth a try.

The Slea Head Drive is a circular route, forming part of the Wild Atlantic Way, beginning and ending in Dingle, that takes in a large number of attractions and stunning views on the western end of the peninsula. The peninsula is dominated by the range of mountains that form its spine, running from the Slieve Mish range to Mount Brandon, Ireland's second highest peak.

The numerous Ancient coastlines consists of steep sea-cliffs, broken by sandy beaches, with smuggler coves around every corner

Kenmare - One of the few planned towns in Ireland, Kenmare was laid out on an X-shaped street plan in the late 18th century by the marquis of Lansdowne as the showpiece of his Kerry estates. It earned its living as a market town and fishing port, and from iron works, lead mining and quarrying
Famous in song, Bantry in West Cork Ireland is of legendary beauty, Bantry town is located at the mouth of Bantry Bay, was twice invaded by French fleets.

Mountain passes that will equal any strip of tarmac in the world, Irelands hidden secrets.

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ITINERARY

6th May - Day one: Beaumaris Anglesey
We will meet at the Bull Hotel in Anglesey, on the coast overlooking the mountains of North Wales, right on the coast it is a great place to start our adventure.

7th May - Day two: Anglesey to Dunmore East - 220kms
Today, after a leisurely breakfast we head to the Holyhead Port to catch the boat to Ireland. Anglesey is famous for its fishing, lobster and clams and if we get time we should indulge in some welsh seafood. Once we arrive in Dublin we head down to the Hook Peninsular for coffee and cake where we can take another ferry across the estuary to Dunmore East, a delightful and fashionable watering place, situated in a valley, with a gentle slope towards the sea.

8th May - Day three: Dunmore East to Castletownshend - 260kms
After breakfast we’re back on it and head along the coast to Midleton where there is a very famous and rare Whiskey distillery, just check out the prices of Midleton Rare Whiskey. We pick up the route for the Wild Atlantic Way which takes us to Kinsale and Castletownshend where our castle awaits us for tonight.

9th May - Day four: Castletownshend to Bantry - 140kms
We wake this morning Lords and Ladies of the Manor ready to take on the world from our castle. Once on the bikes we head towards the most south westerly point in Ireland, Mizen Head. At the end of the peninsular, the cliffs rise high above the Atlantic Ocean as currents from the west and south meet the swells of the Mid-Atlantic. Tonight we can chill by the pool or just kick back in this quality hotel.

10th May - Day five: Bantry to Kenmare - 185kms
A gentle get up as we head over the Healy Pass to Adrigole and past the Mining Museum as we head to Kenmare for two nights.

11th May - Day six: Kenmare to Ring of Kerry to Kenmare - 195kms
One of the most famous points of Southern Ireland, the Ring of Kerry. Sheltered bays with blue waters and deserted white sands as we ride along the Beara Peninsula in Cork. On to Waterville where one Charlie Chaplin had connections with the town, so much they even erected a state in his memory. We head for the hills and cross Molls Gap back to Kenmare.

12th May - Day seven: Kenmare to Dingle - 210kms
Today its a day of small passes, coastal roads and legends as we stop at Annascaul which was the home to Antarctic Explorer and friend to Ernest Shackleton, Tom Crean. The Conor Pass will then take us to Dingle where we stay for the evening.

13th May - Day eight: Dingle to Kilkenny and the Vee - 245kms
This morning we head back east to Kilkenny, few buildings in Ireland can boast a longer history of continuous occupation than Kilkenny Castle. Founded soon after the Norman conquest of Ireland, the Castle has been rebuilt, extended and adapted to suit changing circumstances and uses over a period of 800 years.

14th May - Day nine: Kilkenny to Dublin and home
After breakfast we head to the beaches where they filmed Saving Private Ryan and then catch the ferry back home to the uk.

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KEY FEATURES

SAILING FROM PEMBROKE - Arrive in Rosslaire

DEPART FROM ROSSLAIRE - Arrive back in Pembroke

MOTORCYCLES: Ride your own motorcycle or hire in Dublin (speak to the one of the RAMS Team for more information)

RIDING MECHANICS: A selection of tools are available and a support vehicle capable of carrying a bike will follow the group.

DIFFICULTY 2: Coastal roads with some riding in traffic. Easy B-roads, suitable for pillions.

ROAD CONDITIONS: Roads in Ireland are very similar to the UK however they are often wet.

OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Each day has an option to ride in our support jeep.

PRICE: £1400 per rider
£400 single supplement
Pillions welcome

Tours available for groups or as individuals

Includes:

Meals – breakfast and dinner unless otherwise specified.
Tea coffee and snacks available throughout the day
UK based Medic
Accommodation on a twin share basis.
Support vehicle.
Ferry tickets
Luggage transportation from each accommodation.
Branded tour T-shirt and Buff.

Excludes:

Any alcohol consumed during the course of the tour by either guide or participant.
Fuel for your motorcycle.
Any accident damage caused to a participant's motorcycle while on tour. All accident damage costs must be paid by the participant.
Expenses incurred that are not listed as part of the itinerary.
Medical treatment or evacuation of a participant either as a result of being on tour or not as a result of being on tour.
Medical or evacuation insurance.
Cost of transferring deposit money/tour payments.

BOOKINGS

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