The North Clare Cycle network, with the town of Doolin as its hub, offers four new cycle routes varying in distance from 18km to 47km with numerous shorter alternatives. Each cycle offers wonderful views of the local countryside with stunning coastal panoramas. There are numerous stop-off points along the routes with excellent restaurants, pubs and other facilities and services.
Summaries of the routes are given below:
Loop 1 is the shortest tour (18KM, 1.5-2 hours). It goes from Doolin south towards the Cliffs of Moher.
Loop 2 (26/39KM, 3-4 hours). Visits the south west corner of North Clare taking in some amazing coastal
views.
Loop 3 (43 KM, 4-4.50 hours). Guides cyclists inland towards Kilfenora and the Burren region.
Loop 4 (21/47KM, 4.5-5 hours). Takes cyclists north from Doolin along the coast road with spectacular views of the Aran Islands.
For further information download the map and directions.
Trail details
- Type:
- Road Cycling Trail
- Location:
- Doolin Cycle Hub
- Grade:
- Challenging
- Format:
- Loop
- Length:
- 18.20km
- Ascent:
- 246m
