![]() I did the drive from Healy Pass to Allihies very recently as part of the Ring of Beara drive, and it’s one I’ll remember for a long time to come. Bantry to Healy Pass – 48-minute drive (leave Bantry at 14:45, arrive at Healy Pass for 15:35) // Hitting up Healy Pass (the most unique road on this Wild Atlantic Way trip) Make sure and stock up on coffee before leaving – we’ve a long, lovely journey before we reach our final destination for the night. ![]() You should arrive in Bantry for 1:45 hungry, a little jaded from the driving, but full of the giddiness that accompanies a drive like Sheep’s Head. And just relish every second of the glorious scenery that lays all around you. Let the brisk coastal air slap against your face. Measuring around 21km in length and roughly 4km across its widest point, Sheep’s Head is home to bucket-loads of wild, untouched scenery, picturesque loughs and other-worldly coastal views.īask in the silence. Brow Head to the tip of Sheep’s Head Peninsula and on to Bantry – 65-minute drive (allow 3 hours with stops – leave Brow Head at 10:35 and arrive to Bantry for 1:45) //įor those of you that are avid walkers, you could easily spend a couple of days on the Sheep’s Head Peninsula, absorbing yourselves in the many wonderful walks that the area boasts.įor this road trip, we’re going to drive around it and hop out of the car whenever the notion takes us. As you can see from the video above, is insanely tight – but it’s amazing. Tip: There’s limited space to park at the top of the hill, and the road up. ![]() It’s the off-the-beaten-track adventures that take a road trip from great to out-of-this-world. In my opinion, these are the kind of places that you need on your Wild Atlantic Way itinerary. Visiting places like Brow Head is what exploring Ireland is all about experiencing the beauty of our island in its rawest, wildest form. You may have heard me raving about Brow Head before – it’s justified, trust me! Soaking up wilderness and isolation at Brow Head More foooooooood, a few pints and a night in a town surrounded by mountainsġ.Here’s everything you need to know about our first day on the road! ![]() And don’t be afraid to deviate off the itinerary and take any and every road and notion that captivates you. The wild, ever-changing landscapes, the isolation, the people and the fact that you’ll find that many places you visit will have few or no tourists milling about make it an absolute gem of a place to spend a day or 7.Įnjoy every second. West Cork is hands-down one of my favourite places on earth. Watch: Here are some of the places you’ll visit on this Wild Atlantic Way road trip That’s a wrap on our 11 day Wild Atlantic Way itinerary.Wild Atlantic Way road trip: Day 11 – Donegal.Wild Atlantic Way Ireland itinerary: Day 10 – Donegal.Wild Atlantic Way Ireland Guide: Day 8 – Mayo and Sligo.Wild Atlantic Way Road Trip: Day 7 – Galway and Mayo.Wild Atlantic Way itinerary: Day 6 – Clare and Galway.Wild Atlantic Way Route Planner: Day 5 – Clare.Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland: Day 4 – Kerry.Wild Atlantic Way Ireland Itinerary: Day 2 – West Cork and Kerry.Wild Atlantic Way Route: Day 1 – West Cork.A Wild Atlantic Way map & what you’ll get from this guide.Watch: Here are some of the places you’ll visit on this Wild Atlantic Way road trip.
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