7-Day Itinerary for Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way

The Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful coastal routes in the world. Spanning over 2,500 km, this magnificent route stretches from Donegal in the north to Cork in the south. In this guide I'll share a 7-day itinerary with some of my favourite spots from exploring this route over the last 6 years.

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Before you visit - Things to know

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Here are a few additions from my side

1. Transportation: Ireland public transportation system is not that great. If you are just visiting major cities then you'll be fine with trains/buses but this itinerary requires a rental car. If you plan to rent a car, remember that they drive on the left-hand side of the road.

2. Allow plenty of time: Ireland's roads can be narrow and winding, so it's important to allow plenty of time for driving. Plan to drive no more than 2-3 hours per day to avoid feeling rushed and to have time to stop and explore along the way. That is why this itinerary only covers about half of the Wild Atlantic Way as doing the entire route in seven days would be exhausting.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jonas Hanspach

I'm a landscape & travel photographer originally from Hamburg, Germany who moved to Ireland in 2017. Since then I've spent countless hours exploring every inch of Ireland and have become an expert in the process. There's probably no place that I don't know or haven't heard of and now I'm bringing my knowledge to you.

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