Ireland Bike Tours

The Green Gem of Europe

From its legendary hospitality to its breathtaking green vistas, from its charming inns playing traditional music to its majestic castles, Ireland is certainly a cyclist’s paradise. Charming pubs, where the Irish spirit remains alive today in this land of friendly people, help round out the experience after a day’s riding.

Meander along quiet back roads through lush landscapes, compelling backdrops for historic villages, sprawling farmland with grazing animals, and ancient and medieval ruins. Explore the beautiful green hills leading to dramatic coastal cliffs and rocky shores.

In Ireland, you'll discover the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, Aran Islands, Galway, Killarney National Park, Dublin, and the Dingle Peninsula. It's a treasure trove of dramatic landscapes, wild coastal beauty, and traditional Irish cheer.

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• What makes Ireland a great destination for a bike tour?

  Ireland is a phenomenal destination for a bike tour, offering spellbinding scenery, quiet backroads, and a friendly local spirit that buoys up every bicyclist. 

  Ride through a lush landscape that feels like a storybook unfolding, with epic coastal paths and lake-dotted valleys taking your breath away. Cycle the Wild Atlantic Way, Ring of Kerry, Causeway Coast, and more for a true feel of the 'Emerald Isle', stopping in at local pubs for a taste of Ireland's world-famous hospitality and ceilidh music.

• When is the best time to take a bike tour in Ireland?

  The best time to take a bike tour in Ireland is May through to September, when the weather is at its mildest and the landscapes are lush.

• Are Ireland bike tours suitable for beginners?

  Bike tours in Ireland are very suitable for beginners, offering plenty of dedicated bike paths, greenways, and traffic-free trails. In Ireland, beginner bike tourers will find that the terrain is generally gentle (e-bikes can make light work of any climbs), distances are manageable, and roads are generally quiet.

• Links for more information…
  • discoverireland.ie
  • Operator profile: Ireland by Bike shows off the Emerald Isle