The Route
THE ADVENTURE
500+ km · 8,000+ m gain · Across Ireland
Elevation Profile
THE CLIMB
462m
Max Elevation
462m+
Total Gain
Segment Breakdown
ROUTE SECTIONS
1
Coastal Trails — West Coast
Coastal Trail
Dramatic cliff faces along the Wild Atlantic Way. Jaw-dropping views, sea stacks, and rugged beauty from Donegal to Cork.
120 km
Elevation: 1,200m
2
Mountain Crossings — Central Highlands
Mountain Track
Alpine terrain through Wicklow, Kerry, and Connemara. Multiple summits, exposed ridges, and raw mountain wilderness.
140 km
Elevation: 3,500m
3
Bogland & Moorland — Interior
Rough Track / Bog
Vast open moorland and ancient bogland. Solitude, silence, and the kind of terrain that tests mental resilience.
100 km
Elevation: 1,800m
4
Historic Routes — East Coast
Trail / Road
Ancient pilgrimage routes, monastic sites, and historic trails. Walking in the footsteps of centuries of Irish history.
90 km
Elevation: 1,200m
5
Final Push — Return Loop
Mixed Terrain
The final stretch combining everything learned. A mix of trail, road, and terrain to bring it all home.
50 km
Elevation: 800m
Surface Guide
TERRAIN MIX
Trail / Track52%
Quiet Road26%
Coastal Trail14%
Rough / Bog8%
Practical Info
NEED TO KNOW
Ferry
Roonagh Pier, 15 min from Louisburgh
Start
Clare Island Ferry Pier
Best Time
May – October
Terrain
Grass track, quiet roads, bogland, rocky coastal paths
Experience
Moderate — good fitness required
Facilities
Very limited — bring everything you need
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