Trans Ireland - route ideas.

[r04DiE]

Hello all,

I am thinking of doing a Dublin - Lahinch ride, toward the end of summer. Have any of you guys ever ridden this way across Ireland, or even part of it as I would love some help on planning a route?

Thank you!

 

[Aravis]

Lahinch in Co Clare?

There was this thread a couple of months ago which covered similar ground.

 

[r04DiE]

That's the one, I got married in the church there so I will make that the finish point, since it was such a good starting point! Thanks for the link, I will take a look.

 

[classic33]

Head for the North of Lough Derg, crossing the Shannon at Portumna, and onto Lahinch via Gort, Kilfernora.

You could consider the N7, crossing the Shannon at Ballina/Killaloe and head across Clare.

Done both routes to Tuamgraney and Ennis. Slightly longer second route, with the first giving you the option of heading for Galway.

 

[classic33]

Wandrin seems to be living up to his username, he's not been back since!

 

[r04DiE]

Head for the North of Lough Derg, crossing the Shannon at Portumna, and onto Lahinch via Gort, Kilfernora.

You could consider the N7, crossing the Shannon at Ballina/Killaloe and head across Clare.

Done both routes to Tuamgraney and Ennis. Slightly longer second route, with the first giving you the option of heading for Galway.

Thank you and I will check that out!

 

[classic33]

155 - 165 miles to Lahinch, from Dublin.

 

[r04DiE]

OK, I haven't fully reviewed it but what about this?

 

[classic33]

OK, I haven't fully reviewed it but what about this?

I'd be tempted to stay on the R353 just after the 165 mark

 

[r04DiE]

I'd be tempted to stay on the R353 just after the 165 mark

Thanks for looking at that for me and I will reroute!

 

[classic33]

It's the spike in elevation that stood out. Near the end as well, just what you'd not want.