Ireland's County Cork & Kerry Bike Tour

by Backroads Active Adventure Travel
Region
county cork & kerry
Duration
6 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

This trip is for: Couples, Friends & Solos. Small Group Adventures for: Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+, Women's Adventures Women 18+, 30s & 40s Adults 30-49, Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18), Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14), Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4). Charming Villages, Cozy Pubs & Celtic Coastline. It has classic Irish scenery of centuries-old stone cottages and emerald green hills and enjoy warm Irish hospitality. The rides on this trip include scenic coastal roads, hilly country lanes with minimal traffic, and a few steep climbs as we tackle some of the iconic passes - or "gaps" - between mountains.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Pedal through classic Irish landscapes of emerald hills, small farms, quaint cottages and woolly sheep

12 km 800 m

D1

Pedal through classic Irish landscapes of emerald hills, small farms, quaint cottages and woolly sheep

Day 1: Pedal through classic Irish landscapes of emerald hills, small farms, quaint cottages and woolly sheep

25 km 1700 m

D1

Pedal through classic Irish landscapes of emerald hills, small farms, quaint cottages and woolly sheep

Day 2: Pedal through classic Irish landscapes of emerald hills, small farms, quaint cottages and woolly sheep

26 km 1400 m

D1

Pedal through classic Irish landscapes of emerald hills, small farms, quaint cottages and woolly sheep

Day 2: Pedal through classic Irish landscapes of emerald hills, small farms, quaint cottages and woolly sheep

36 km 2600 m

D1

Pedal through classic Irish landscapes of emerald hills, small farms, quaint cottages and woolly sheep

Day 2: Pedal through classic Irish landscapes of emerald hills, small farms, quaint cottages and woolly sheep

50 km 3000 m

D2

Pedal through classic Irish landscapes of emerald hills, small farms, quaint cottages and woolly sheep

Day 3: Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

24 km 1500 m

D1

Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

Day 3: Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

35 km 2200 m

D1

Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

Day 3: Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

51 km 3300 m

D2

Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

Day 4: Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

18 km 1100 m

D1

Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

Day 4: Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

28 km 1600 m

D1

Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

Day 4: Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

41 km 2100 m

D1

Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

Day 4: Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

47 km 3000 m

D2

Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

Day 5: Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

22 km 1500 m

D1

Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

Day 5: Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

30 km 1900 m

D1

Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

Day 5: Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

45 km 2700 m

D2

Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Casual

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Support vehicle following all rides

About the county cork & kerry

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