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Ireland scenery4/27/2023 ![]() The drive on Achill Island is one of my favourites in Ireland. The Lough Corrib Scenic Loop (Galway to Mayo) Kick your drive off in either the gorgeous little town in Kenmare or on the opposite side of the peninsula, from Bantry. However, you really want at least 4 or 5 hours to explore. ![]() The entire route is 137kms long and can be conquered in 2.5 hours if you’re stuck for time. The first is by foot, as it’s home to some of the best walks on the Wild Atlantic Way. The Ring of Bear Drive is the second-best way to explore the incredible Beara Peninsula. However, the beauty of the Beara Peninsula is that there tends to be something to discover down many of the little side roads, so allow plenty of time for discovering hidden gems. The Ring of Beara Drive is 137km long and takes around 2 hours to drive in total. This little corner of Ireland is Ireland at its wildest. If you’ve read any of the Irish road trip guides on this website that include Cork, you’ll hear me rant away about the Beara Peninsula. The Northern Glens Trail (Cavan, Fermanagh, Leitrim and Sligo) Here’s a route plotted out on Google Maps that you can follow. If you do approach from Kerrykeel, make sure that you aim for Glenvar and then head on to Portsalon from there. ![]() You could also start this drive from the Kerrykeel side. You’ll catch a magnificent view from here. Keep an eye out for the little lookout point when Ballymastocker Bay comes into view. This drive is pretty short from start to finish (roughly 35 minutes if you start in Rathmullen), however, you’ll pad it out with a number of stops. You’ll zip through lots of lush green Irish countryside before arriving at the mighty lighthouse. From here, continue on towards Fanad Lighthouse. Hop out at the beach and head for a ramble. When the sand on Ballymastocker starts to come into view, you’ll have that knock-you-on-your-arse moment. The road starts off nice and narrow, and cuts through some quiet country roads, with brilliant views out towards Inishowen. This drive starts to sprinkle its magic as you begin to approach Ballymastocker Bay. There are few scenic drives in Ireland that I love as much as the one that kicks off in Rathmullen in Donegal (you can kick it off from the opposite side if you’re approaching from Downings). If you’re a very nervous driver, avoid this drive when the weather is bad. ![]() If you’re a nervous driver, this route will test you a little. The drive itself only took a little over an hour, but we stopped several times to soak up views. The last couple of times that I’ve done this drive, I kicked it off from Bantry, in Cork. It’s pretty much a single lane for a good chunk of the drive, which is why it made it onto our guide to Ireland’s craziest roads.ĭon’t let this put you off – this is a brilliant unspoiled scenic Irish drive that treats you to panoramic views of everywhere from Bantry Bay to the Caha Mountains. Now, if you’re thinking ‘What in the f*ck is Priest’s Leap when it’s at home’, you’re probably not the only one – Priest’s Leap is a very narrow mountain pass that links Coomhola Bridge with the village of Bonane. If you’re looking to explore hidden Ireland, get yourself out and on the almost other-worldly Priest’s Leap Drive in County Cork.
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