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Featured Tour – Cycle Ireland End To End – Mizen To Malin (MizMal) Cycle Ireland End to End – From Mizen Head to Malin Head in 12 Cycling Days Specialising in Ireland End to End cycle tours, our signature “MizMal” tour is extremely popular.  Another of our featured tours in our blog series, from Mizen Head to Malin Head this trip runs in two formats: 7-day and 12-day.  Find out more about our 12-day tour. The west coast of Ireland is rich in awe-inspiring landscapes, fascinating characters and foot-tapping music. Cycling from the most southerly point to the most northerly will leave you with wonderful memories, new friends and a thirst for more! There is no better way to explore the wild beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way than from the saddle. The grandeur of the Cork and Kerry mountains. The warmth and joy of a night in a Galway pub. The lunar like landscape of the Burren. The packed mountain ranges dominating the horizon of the Connemara National Park. The giant Sea Loughs of t...

The team at Wild Atlantic Cycling are the specialists in Ireland end-to-end cycle tours.  From founder Paul Kennedy's first trip organised for a group of friends, the flagship Mizmal tour has been refined with the emphasis on great routes that include the most beautiful and breath-taking sights of the Wild Atlantic Way.  Cycling from Mizen Head in the south to Malin Head in the north, the route has been designed to take in views of all that the west coast of Ireland has to offer. This challenging cycle is primarily on quiet roads through mountain ranges and sea loughs.  Everything has been considered by Paul and his team - they have built a rapport with local hotels and eateries and look after the cyclist's every need.  The team specializes in providing second to none customer service throughout the tour, from transporting luggage between hotels to mechanical assistance where required. Mark Stratton's article first appeared on adventure.com 15/11/19.  Read on t...

Walter joined us from the USA on our 12-Day Ireland End to End cycle tour in September 2021. We hope you enjoy reading his story in his own words. On my first trip to Ireland, my dream was fulfilled when I rented a bike in Westport and cycled through County Mayo to the Achill Island. The beauty of the hills and small villages was breathtaking. The next year I learned of Wild Atlantic Cycling’s twelve day Ireland End to End ride from Mizen Head to Malen Head. A new dream was formed! I knew this would be one of the most challenging efforts of my life since regaining the ability to walk after polio in my first year of life. But during my adolescence I slowly came to realize the only thing stopping me from achieving anything in life was my mind, eventually going from the boy lagging behind on Boy Scout hikes, to the one in the lead and setting the pace. I’ve continued to challenge myself throughout my life. Having biked casual from adolescence through adulthood, decades later my son & ...

Geoff Bates rode our 12-Day Ireland End-to-End Tour in July 2019…turns out he writes as good as he talks! Many thanks Geoff - delighted you enjoyed the ride and thanks for taking the time to write about it! Take 25 riders from as far apart as Melbourne, Manchester, Boston, Buffalo, Bungay and Bridport introduce them briefly at the Airport Hotel in Cork, sort out their myriad equipment requirements with patience and laughter, feed them, bus them to Mizen Head the following day, point them North and send them on their way. Sounds like a hoot! Remember, you have no idea how this crew will gel and what range of cycling abilities are represented across the group. But that’s what PKool and Brian the Vane are for - so fear not fortunate traveller because you are just about to embark on one of the rides of your life! And so it turned out … The daily tracks were designed to allow as many reduced traffic routes as possible, hugging the coastline, turning inland to isolated valleys, soaring over ...

  Rolling into Killarney—after cycling our way through the Black Valley and the stunning Gap of Dunloe — is a special treat. Sightseeing options abound in this "Town in the Park". Built in the 15th century, Ross Castle is located on the shores of Lough Leane and will give you a glimpse of the famous lakes of Killarney National Park. Knowledgeable tour guides love to share tales of the past, making this a truly enjoyable place to visit. St. Mary’s Cathedral is also open daily for visitors. Muckross House & Gardens is another must see historical site. Set on Muckross Lake, acres of gardens surround this 19th century Victorian mansion, which was visited by Queen Victoria in 1861. If you’re not in the mood for history or landscaping, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! You’ve plenty of opportunities to shop ‘til you drop at the Killarney Outlet Centre or downtown along bustling High Street and New Street. Killarney is one of Ireland’s premiere tourist destinations and its sh...

On day one of our 7-day tour and day two of our 12-day, we step back in time as we cycle through the Black Valley, so named for being one of the last areas of Ireland to be connected to electricity and telephone lines. Delightful descents and long uninterrupted stretches along the River Gearhameen make you wish you never had to go back into town. The scenery through the Gap of Dunloe will be unlike anything you've ever seen. Photos can't do justice to this narrow mountain pass that separates the MacGillycuddy's Reeks Mountains from the Purple Mountain Group. We'll share the one lane road with old-fashioned pony and trap carriages and cycle down through the five lakes lined by gorgeous old stone walls. Of course a stop at the Wishing Bridge to make wishes will be in order. All this on our way into Killarney, one of the most entertaining cities along the tour. Stay tuned for our Killarney City Highlight blog coming up next!