Five Of The Best Driving Experiences To Get Stuck Into This Summer In Ireland

Did someone say road trip?

It's been on your bucket list for ages so why not make 2018 the year you finally do that trip around Ireland? With thousands of kilometres worth of country roads to choose from, we are spoilt for choice in this little island of ours.

Luckily for you though, we've whittled it down to five must-see road trips:

1. The Bay Coast

The Wild Atlantic Way is a great shout in general but while the full 2,500km route may be a little ambitious, the Bay Coast section is a little more doable. Take in the crystal waters of Erris, meander your way through the rugged coast of Connemara and watch sun set against the backdrop of the Aran Islands. 

 

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2. The Ring of Kerry

There's a reason this gem is a popular tourist spot. The 179km round-trip can be done in one day and the pint of Guinness you can buy in the various little villages along the way is second to none. Just make sure someone else is driving, yeah?

 

Gap of Dunloe, Killarney National Parc, Co Kerry. You can take this road by car just when it’s the low season because in summer there is too much tourist who can discover this calm and peaceful place ☺️ #cokerry #ringofkerry #gapofdunloe #visitireland #raw_ireland #beautifuldestinations #ifyouleave #oftheafternoon #myfeatureshoot #somewheremagazine #paperjournalmag #ignantpicoftheday #gupmagazine #anotherescape #photozine #subjectivelyobjective #itsnicethat

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3. The Burren Route

County Clare is one of the most untouched landscapes in the country. Marvel at the bare, pale grey limestone scenery, head in for tea at the Father Ted house, pop into the Ailwee Caves and stop off at quaint villages like Ennistimon, Kilfenora and Doolin along your route. 

 

seriously considering dropping out of college and moving to Ireland

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4. The Wicklow Mountains

If you're looking for a trip close to The Pale, this is the one for you. Drive through the Old Military Road through Glencree and into the wilderness of the mountains. Between Glenmacnass Waterfall, Glendalough and the Sugar Loaf - you won't be short of stunning sights that'll take your breath away.

 

We took a great spin out to Wicklow at the weekend, along with half of Ireland. What a scorcher of a day. I had never seen the Guinness Lake before but it was just so picturesque. More of this please. . . . . . #sallygap #thesallygap #guinness #theguinnesslake #guinnesslake #wicklow #wicklowmountains #visitwicklow #irelanddaily #discoverireland #ireland #loveireland #irelandsancienteast #visitireland #djiphantom4pro #djiphantom4 #drone #dji #aerialphotography #quadcopter #phantom4 #phantom4pro #aerialphoto #djiglobal #dronelife #droneporn #dronephotography #droneoftheday #TopIrelandPhoto #instadaily

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5. The Causeway Coastal Route

Taking in the northern coast of Ireland, this route from Derry to Belfast encompasses some of the country's stand-out landmarks like the Giants Causeway, the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and of course, the many breath-taking sights from Game of Thrones.

 

The Dark Hedges ...escaping by way of the Kings Road has its own dangers #darkhedges #darkhedgesnorthernireland #darkhedgesroad #thedarkhedges #kingsroad #kingroad #gameofthrones #juegodetronos #ireland #northernirelandphotography #gameofthroneshbo #northireland #travelpic

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