CYCLE Routes

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Kilkee to Doonbeg Loop

  • Distance: Approximately 67 km
  • Suitable for: Avid cyclists and strong everyday riders who enjoy long, scenic coastal loops
  • Difficulty Level: Moderate — steady mileage with rolling countryside, coastal winds, and a few sustained climbs
  • Kilrush Golf Club – enjoy a round on this classic West Clare course
  • Vandeleur Walled Gardens – beautiful walks, a garden centre, and a cosy coffee shop
  • West Coast Aqua Park (Kilrush Marina) – inflatable water fun for all ages
  • Boat Trip to Scattery Island – explore monastic ruins, wildlife, and island tranquillity
  • Buggles Bar – traditional Irish craic, ceoil, and a famously creamy pint
  • The Harbour Restaurant – delicious local food overlooking the marina
  • Doonbeg Highlights
  • Doughmore Bay – a renowned surf spot with sweeping Atlantic views
  • Morrissey’s – excellent dining with a warm village welcome
  • Tubridy’s Bar & Restaurant – hearty food and classic West Clare hospitality
  • Commerford’s Bar – a great pint of Guinness in a proper local pub
  • White Strand Beach – perfect for a refreshing swim
  • Farrihy Bay – stunning coastal views and peaceful shoreline

Kilkee beach to Loop Head Lighthouse loop

  • Distance 56.9km
  • Suitable for Experienced cyclists, strong everyday riders, and fit adventurers comfortable with long distances, exposed coastal stretches, and steady climbs
  • Difficulty Level Hard — long mileage, strong Atlantic winds, rolling terrain, and exposed headlands make this a challenging but incredibly rewarding route
  • Loop Head Lighthouse – one of Ireland’s most iconic lighthouses, perched above sheer Atlantic cliffs
  • Bridges of Ross – dramatic sea arches and blowholes carved by centuries of ocean power
  • Rugged Atlantic Coastline – endless horizons, crashing surf, and raw Wild Atlantic Way scenery
  • Moveen & Ross Villages – quiet rural landscapes with stone walls, farmland, and sweeping views
  • Birdlife & Marine Wildlife – keep watch for dolphins, seals, gannets, and fulmars along the cliffs
  • Loop Head Peninsula Roads – peaceful, low‑traffic stretches ideal for long-distance cycling
  • Kilkee Bay – a perfect start and finish point with sheltered waters and a lively seaside atmosphere
  • Hickie’s Bar – great for a post‑ride pint and hearty pub food
  • Naughton’s Bar & Restaurant – renowned for seafood and local dishes
  • The Pantry Café – ideal for pre‑ride coffee, pastries, and breakfast
  • Diamond Rocks Café – cliff‑top views and excellent lunch options
  • Along the Peninsula (Seasonal / Limited)
  • Keating’s Bar, Kilbaha – famously “the nearest bar to New York”; perfect for a mid‑ride meal, coffee, or pint
  • Loop Head Café (seasonal) – light bites, coffee, and treats near the lighthouse
  • Carrigaholt (Optional Detour)
  • The Long Dock – award‑winning seafood, chowder, and warm hospitality
  • The Pier Restaurant & Café – coffee, cakes, and harbour views

The Loop Head Peninsula loop from Kilkee

  • Distance 68,7km
  • Suitable for Avid cyclists and strong everyday riders who enjoy long, scenic coastal loops with exposed Atlantic stretches
  • Difficulty Level Moderate — rolling terrain, steady climbs, and frequent coastal winds, but very manageable for fit rider
  • Loop Head Lighthouse – tour right to the top for panoramic Atlantic views and see the historic EIRE sign carved into the headland
  • Bridges of Ross – a spectacular natural sea arch formation; perfect for a short walk, photos, and even a bit of fishing
  • Keating’s Bar, Kilbaha – famously “the nearest bar to New York”; excellent food, warm hospitality, and a great mid‑ride stop
  • Kilbaha Bay – a peaceful, sheltered inlet offering calm waters, birdlife, and a moment of quiet away from the Atlantic winds
  • Make sure you stop in the world famous O’Maras pub for the best pint and atmosphere
  • Hickie’s Bar – classic Irish pub atmosphere with hearty food
  • Naughton’s Bar & Restaurant – renowned for seafood and local dishes
  • The Pantry Café – ideal for pre‑ride coffees, pastries, and breakfast
  • Diamond Rocks Café – cliff‑top views and great lunch options
  • Kilbaha (Perfect Mid‑Ride Stop)
  • Keating’s Bar – famously “the nearest bar to New York”; excellent food, pints, and warm hospitality
  • Loop Head Café (seasonal) – light bites, coffee, and sweet treats near the lighthouse
  • Carrigaholt (Optional Detour)
  • The Long Dock – award‑winning seafood and traditional Irish dishes
  • The Pier Restaurant & Café – coffee, cakes, and harbour view

Carrigaholt Castle loop from Kilkee

  • Distance 28-32kkm
  • Suitable for Families and everyday cyclists who are comfortable with a longer coastal spin on quiet rural roads
  • Difficulty Level Moderate — mostly gentle rolling roads with a few steady climbs and exposed stretches near the estuary
  • Loop Head Peninsula Coastline – wide‑open Atlantic views and peaceful rural scenery
  • Carrigaholt Castle – a striking 15th‑century tower house overlooking the Shannon Estuary
  • Carrigaholt Pier & Harbour – colourful boats, calm waters, and a classic West Clare fishing‑village atmosphere
  • Dolphin Hotspot – the Shannon Estuary is home to Ireland’s only resident bottlenose dolphin population
  • Quiet Country Lanes – hedgerows, farmland, and that unmistakable Loop Head tranquillity
  • Kilkee to Carrigaholt Road – a scenic, low‑traffic stretch perfect for relaxed cycling
  • In Carrigaholt Village (ideal mid‑route stop)
  • The Long Dock – famous for seafood chowder, fresh fish, and hearty Irish dishes
  • The Pier Restaurant & Café – great for coffee, cakes, and light lunches with harbour views
  • Carrigaholt Pub Options – depending on the season, local pubs offer pints, toasted sandwiches, and warm hospitality

Kilkee Cliff Walk loop from Kilkee

  • Distance 17.2km
  • Suitable for Families, everyday walkers, and casual cyclists comfortable with gentle climbs
  • Difficulty Level Moderate — mostly easy paths with some exposed cliff sections and steady inclines
  • Pollock Holes – natural tidal pools perfect for a stop and a look at marine life
  • Duggerna Reef – dramatic rock formations shaped by centuries of Atlantic power
  • The Diamond Rocks – famous for their sparkling quartz veins
  • Blowholes & Sea Stacks – raw, rugged geology with thunderous ocean acoustics
  • Panoramic Atlantic Views – sweeping horizons, seabirds, and unforgettable sunsets
  • Wildlife Encounters – keep an eye out for dolphins, seals, and coastal birdlife
  • Historic Cliff Path – part of Kilkee’s Victorian-era seaside heritage
  • Swim from Kilkees famous horseshoe beach
  • Dine out in Kilkee at Murphy Blacks, Bay view Hotel, Stella Maris Hotel and Naughtons.
  • If you want craic, ceoil and a great pint stop at Omaras Bar Kilkee, live music every weekend not to be missed
  • Try a unique experience at Murphys bar in Kilkee
  • Drop into the greyhound bar for live bands plus regular sessions
  • Walk the famous Kilkee cliffs
  • Diamond Rocks Café – cliff‑top views if you want a scenic finish

Shannon Estuary Way – Ennis Friary loop from Moyasta

  •  *Distance:* Approximately *131 km*
  • *Suitable for:* Experienced walkers or multi-day hikers, and cyclists looking for a long, scenic Shannon Estuary loop
  • *Difficulty Level:* *Moderate to Challenging* — long distance with a mix of coastal exposure, quiet roads, greenways, and rural terrain

  • *Moyasta Junction* – historic railway setting and gateway to the
    Shannon Estuary Way

  • *Shannon Estuary Way Sections* – expansive estuary views, salt
    marshes, and rich birdlife

  • *Kilrush & Marina Area* – lively harbour town with cafés, services,
    and rest stops

  • *Countryside & Coastal Roads* – rolling terrain with changing scenery
    and Atlanticinfluenced weather

  • *River Fergus Approach* – quieter inland stretch with pastoral
    farmland and wetlands

  • *Ennis Friary (Clare Abbey)* – striking 13thcentury ruins beside the
    River Fergus, a key heritage highlight

  • *Return Loop to Moyasta* – peaceful rural roads closing the circuit

Historical & Natural Highlights

  • *Clare Abbey (Ennis Friary)* – one of County Clare’s finest medieval
    monastic sites

  • *Shannon Estuary Wildlife* – dolphins (seasonal), seals, swans, and
    migratory birds

  • *Industrial & Maritime Heritage* – reminders of ferry crossings, rail
    links, and estuary trade

  • *Landscape Variety* – estuary shoreline, farmland, river valleys, and
    small villages

Local Expertise

The team knows Kilkee and the Loop Head Peninsula inside out. You’ll get friendly advice on the best bike for your ability, plus insider tips on hidden viewpoints, quiet roads, great coffee stops, and the must‑see local treasures that make this corner of Clare unforgettable.

Stunning Local Routes

From Kilkee, you can glide onto iconic routes like the Kilkee Cliffs Walk, Loop Head Lighthouse Loop, Carrigaholt Castle Loop, and the peaceful backroads that weave through West Clare. Every route offers Atlantic views, wildlife, heritage sites, and that unmistakable Wild Atlantic Way energy.

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