03 van Carrick on Shannon naar Cleggan richting de Wild Atlantic Way
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Last edit: 05-01-2025
Route Summary But be careful! The roads are generally good, but some rural areas can be narrow and winding. Be prepared for changing weather conditions, especially in mountainous areas.
Make sure you fill up regularly, especially in more rural areas where gas stations can be scarce.
5 stars for this route is well deserved in my opinion.
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5h 17m
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Distance
216.73 km
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RouteXpert Review The adventure begins in Carrick-on-Shannon, a picturesque town on the banks of the River Shannon, and takes you through some of the most beautiful spots in the west of Ireland. The route is a perfect balance of winding roads, quaint villages and spectacular scenery. With your bike as your faithful companion and the smell of the Irish countryside in the air, you will begin this unforgettable journey to the Connemara coast, with Cleggan as your final destination.
After a hearty breakfast, you get on your motorbike and take the N4 west. The landscape on this early stage consists of rolling green hills and small farms, typical of the Irish inland. The soft hum of the engine and the quiet traffic can be a relaxing start to the day. After about 15 kilometres you come through the town of Boyle, a charming town known for the historic Boyle Abbey, a beautifully preserved abbey from the 12th century. You can stop here to have a look around the abbey. It is an impressive building with a very peaceful atmosphere. Boyle is also close to the Lough Key Forest Park, where you can enjoy the view of the lake and the surrounding forests.
From Boyle the route continued via the N61 and R293, passing Frenchpark, a quiet village with rural charm. The roads here are narrow and winding, ideal for a motorbike ride. The open fields and stone walls give an authentic Irish atmosphere.
In Kiltimagh, a lively village with a rich tradition in music and the arts, you will make a quick stop for a coffee and a fresh pastry. It is a perfect place to stretch your legs and meet the friendly locals.
After coffee, drive towards Westport, one of Ireland’s most beautiful towns. The drive to Westport, via the R330, is a definite highlight. The landscape changes dramatically here, with rolling fields giving way to more rugged mountains and valleys. The town itself, with its colourful houses and bustling atmosphere, is a delight to explore. You will drive past the famous Westport House, a historic country house, and you can stop at the harbour to breathe in the fresh sea air.
The Wild Atlantic Way.
From Westport you followed the Louisburgh Road (R335), part of the Wild Atlantic Way. This coastal route offers spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged coastline of Ireland. Driving along the ocean, with the sea air and the view of the islands off the coast, is simply magical. A little further you come to the village of Murrisk, a nice opportunity to have lunch. The Tavern is a nice opportunity for this. You can easily park the motorcycle here in sight.
After lunch you can continue your route towards Louisburgh, a small village at the foot of the Mweelrea Mountains.
After Louisburgh the ride becomes more and more impressive. The route leads you via narrow roads, through the rugged beauty of Connemara National Park. Connemara is the western part of the Irish county Galway, Ireland. It is very sparsely populated. Only along the coast, on the Bay of Galway are a number of small villages such as An Spidéal and Letterfrack. A slightly larger village, Clifden, is located in the far west of Connemara, on the Atlantic Ocean.
The mountains, lakes and endless stretches of untouched nature make the last part of this route unforgettable. Driving here requires a bit more concentration, due to the sharp bends and narrow roads, but the view makes up for everything.
As you approach Cleggan, a small fishing village on the Atlantic coast, you feel a deep sense of satisfaction. The fresh smell of the sea and the peaceful character of the village made for a perfect end to this beautiful ride.
Conclusion
The Carrick-on-Shannon to Cleggan motorcycle ride is an absolute must for any motorcyclist. The route offers a perfect mix of historic villages, spectacular scenery and winding roads that are both challenging and rewarding. The highlight is undoubtedly the section along the Wild Atlantic Way, where nature can be admired in its purest form.
A journey like this not only shows you the beauty of Ireland, but also gives you the feeling of being completely at one with the road and the landscape.
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Connacht ( KON-awt, KON-ə(kh)t; Irish: Connacht [ˈkɔn̪ˠəxt̪ˠə] or Cúige Chonnacht [ˌkuːɟə ˈxɔn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ]), or Connaught, is one of the provinces of Ireland, in the west of Ireland. Until the ninth century it consisted of several independent major Gaelic kingdoms (Lúighne, Uí Maine, and Iar Connacht).
Between the reigns of Conchobar mac Taidg Mór (died 882) and his descendant, Aedh mac Ruaidri Ó Conchobair (reigned 1228–33), it became a kingdom under the rule of the Uí Briúin Aí dynasty, whose ruling sept adopted the surname Ua Conchobair. At its greatest extent, it incorporated the often independent Kingdom of Breifne, as well as vassalage from the lordships of western Mide and west Leinster. Two of its greatest kings, Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair (1088–1156) and his son Ruaidri Ua Conchobair (c. 1115–1198) greatly expanded the kingdom's dominance, so much so that both became Kings of Ireland.
The Kingdom of Connacht collapsed in the 1230s because of civil war within the royal dynasty, which enabled widespread Hiberno-Norman settlement under Richard Mór de Burgh, 1st Baron of Connaught, and his successors. The Norman colony in Connacht shrank from c. 1300 to c. 1360, with events such as the 1307 battle of Ahascragh (see Donnchad Muimnech Ó Cellaigh), the 1316 Second Battle of Athenry and the murder in June 1333 of William Donn de Burgh, 3rd Earl of Ulster, all leading to Gaelic resurgence and colonial withdrawal to towns such as Ballinrobe, Loughrea, Athenry, and Galway. Well into the 16th century, kingdoms such as Uí Maine and Tír Fhíacrach Múaidhe remained beyond English control, while many Norman families such as de Burgh, de Bermingham, de Exeter, de Staunton, became entirely Gaelicised. Only in the late 1500s, during the Tudor conquest of Ireland, was Connacht shired into its present counties.
Connacht's population was 1.4 million before the Great Famine of the 1840s, which began a 120-year decline to under 400,000. The province had a population of 550,000 at the 2016 census.
British cultural imperialism was weaker in the west of Ireland, and Connacht today has the highest number of Irish language speakers among the four Irish provinces. Currently, the total percentage of people who consider themselves as Irish speakers in Connacht is 39.8% (more than 202,000 persons). There are Gaeltacht areas in Counties Galway and Mayo.
The province of Connacht has no official function for local government purposes, but it is an officially recognised subdivision of the Irish state. It is listed on ISO-3166-2 as one of the four provinces of Ireland and "IE-C" is attributed to Connacht as its country sub-division code. Along with counties from other provinces, Connacht lies in the Midlands–North-West constituency for elections to the European Parliament.
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Between the reigns of Conchobar mac Taidg Mór (died 882) and his descendant, Aedh mac Ruaidri Ó Conchobair (reigned 1228–33), it became a kingdom under the rule of the Uí Briúin Aí dynasty, whose ruling sept adopted the surname Ua Conchobair. At its greatest extent, it incorporated the often independent Kingdom of Breifne, as well as vassalage from the lordships of western Mide and west Leinster. Two of its greatest kings, Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair (1088–1156) and his son Ruaidri Ua Conchobair (c. 1115–1198) greatly expanded the kingdom's dominance, so much so that both became Kings of Ireland.
The Kingdom of Connacht collapsed in the 1230s because of civil war within the royal dynasty, which enabled widespread Hiberno-Norman settlement under Richard Mór de Burgh, 1st Baron of Connaught, and his successors. The Norman colony in Connacht shrank from c. 1300 to c. 1360, with events such as the 1307 battle of Ahascragh (see Donnchad Muimnech Ó Cellaigh), the 1316 Second Battle of Athenry and the murder in June 1333 of William Donn de Burgh, 3rd Earl of Ulster, all leading to Gaelic resurgence and colonial withdrawal to towns such as Ballinrobe, Loughrea, Athenry, and Galway. Well into the 16th century, kingdoms such as Uí Maine and Tír Fhíacrach Múaidhe remained beyond English control, while many Norman families such as de Burgh, de Bermingham, de Exeter, de Staunton, became entirely Gaelicised. Only in the late 1500s, during the Tudor conquest of Ireland, was Connacht shired into its present counties.
Connacht's population was 1.4 million before the Great Famine of the 1840s, which began a 120-year decline to under 400,000. The province had a population of 550,000 at the 2016 census.
British cultural imperialism was weaker in the west of Ireland, and Connacht today has the highest number of Irish language speakers among the four Irish provinces. Currently, the total percentage of people who consider themselves as Irish speakers in Connacht is 39.8% (more than 202,000 persons). There are Gaeltacht areas in Counties Galway and Mayo.
The province of Connacht has no official function for local government purposes, but it is an officially recognised subdivision of the Irish state. It is listed on ISO-3166-2 as one of the four provinces of Ireland and "IE-C" is attributed to Connacht as its country sub-division code. Along with counties from other provinces, Connacht lies in the Midlands–North-West constituency for elections to the European Parliament.
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The Irish population is very friendly and hospitable, in every village there are several pubs and restaurants where you can enjoy Irish cuisine.
There are several (historical) sights included in the routes, here is a summary overview per route, in the reviews of the routes you will find more details.
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You may have seen one of these routes before. There are seven routes driven and created in 2024. The routes are part of a 7-day trip through Ireland. You drive through landscapes that are very diverse. Especially the roads along the coast are breathtaking.
The roads are from reasonable to good, but you also drive on roads that are less maintained and there can be some gravel on the roads here and there. Also, grass often grows in the middle of the roads, so caution is required.
These are generally beautiful routes through a beautiful country. The routes are connecting and go along the west coast. The route starts in Belfast and ends in Rosslare.
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