Cycling Tours of Ireland include Galway, Kerry

Cycling tours in Ireland are one of the most popular ways to see the country. Many tour operators in the USA, UK, and other countries offer organised cycle journeys in the Emerald Isle, although another option is to book the biking tour on arrival, or beforehand direct with a specialist Irish cycle tour company.

Ireland Cycling Tours Destinations

Cycle tours of Ireland cover all the most popular visitor destinations, such as Galway, the Ring of Kerry, Waterford, Down, around Dublin, and the Mountains of Mourne. There are bike trips in Northern Ireland too. These bicycle tours are often run by local specialist cycle holiday tour companies. Some of them specialise in their own corner of Ireland, while others may be able to help set up bike trips elsewhere in the country.

What Kind of Irish Bike Tours Are There?

Cyclists who prefer to travel independently, yet want someone to do the organising for them, and do things like book their accommodation in advance, will find plenty of companies willing to do this. Many have set routes they recommend, and will provide detailed maps, and also arrange to transport luggage to the next booked accommodation each day.

Group Cycling Tours of Ireland

Anyone who prefers a bicycle tour built for two, or preferably more, will also find numerous options available. Group trips can be more fun, especially with a knowledgeable leader and local guide. It is also a good way to find an Ireland bike trip where luggage will be transferred ahead each day.

Recommended Cycle Tour Companies in Ireland

If looking to book either kind of bike tour, the following are just some of the better-known companies which cover some of the most beautiful parts of Ireland:

Ireland by Bike, County Donegal

Tel: +353 (0)87 211 8638

Iron Donkey Bicycle Touring, County Down

From U.K.: 028 90 813200
From Europe: 0044 2890 813200
From USA: 01144 2890 813200

Cycling Safaris, Dublin:

Tel: +353 1 2600749

Celtic Trails, Dublin:

Tel: +353 862656258

Cycle Holidays Ireland, Galway

Tel: 011 353 878 321 200

CycleWest Ireland, Galway

Tel: +353 (0)91 861001
Toll Free USA: 1 800 204 1452

West Ireland Cycling, Galway

Tel: +353 (0)91 588830

Bike Hire Ireland, Galway

Tel : +353 (0)91 569 888

Irish Cycle Tours Cycling Holidays, Tralee, County Kerry

Tel: +353 66 7128733

Go Ireland, County Kerry

Tel USA toll-free: 800 721 4672
Tel UK toll-free: 0800 371 203

Mourne Cycle Tours, County Down

Tel: +44 28 4372 4348

Celtic Cycling, Waterford

Tel: +353 51 850228

Bike Tours in Northern Ireland

For all-round advice on cycling in Northern Ireland, weather reports, itineraries, and a free brochure, visit the website of Cycle NI.

Best Book on Cycling round Ireland

Anyone thinking of planning a bike tour of Ireland should do some advance research and read travel writer Eric Newby's classic account of his own cycle ride there, Round Ireland in Low Gear. One Amazon reviewer gave it 5/5 and said it was an 'Excellent Mixture of Cycling and Irish History'.