Glens of Antrim Tour
8 days - 7 nights Cycling Vacation in Ireland
Highlights of your Cycling Tour In Ireland:
This tour offers you some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the country, with cliffs and rolling green fields sweeping down towards the Irish Sea along a coastline dotted with ancient forts and castles. We also cycle inland up into the famous Glens of Antrim with some wonderful highland cycling on quiet backroads. Finally you can visit Bushmills the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world and finish off the week with a visit to the Giant's Causeway, the most famous landmark in Northern Ireland with its amazing basalt rock formations.
- The world famous Giant's Causeway - Considered to be one of the natural wonders of the world
- Spectacular views as you explore the Glens of Antrim
- A coastal cycle along Torr Head en route to Ballycastle
- One of Northern Ireland's most famous sights - the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
- From Keel Village to the exploration of the scenic Rathlin Island
Accommodation
Accommodation is based on a twin sharing basis in family run hotels and guesthouses with breakfast included. All rooms provide private bathroom facilities. Due to the isolated nature of some of our locations we cannot guarantee the availability of single room accommodation. For people travelling alone we will twin share them with another single person. In exceptional cases we may be able to provide a single room at a supplement of £215.00 for the week.
Distances
The average cycling distance is an easy 30m (45km) with longer routes being available most days. The tours are suitable for adults of all ages, but a certain level of fitness is required and taking in a few practice rides is strongly recommended. The tours are not suited for children under 13 years of age. The Ring of Kerry, the Highlands of Donegal and the Antrim tours have more hills than the other routes and are more suited to the keener cyclist.
Meals
Your guide will recommend a lunch stop each day where a snack lunch will cost between £6 and £10. A group evening meal is organised by the guide each night which costs between £15 and £22. One evening meal during the tour is included in the tour price.
Your Bicycle
We supply 18-21 speed hybrid touring models for your tour. Each booking must give your name and approximate height. Repair equipment, helmets and pannier bags are available on request.
Starting Times
Each of the tours start with a meeting group at 6:30pm on the Saturday evening in a central hotel close to the local train station and bus station. This is only a meeting point, typically the group will be staying in nearby guesthouses. The guide is able to return to the meeting place at 9:30pm again that evening and the following morning for those arriving late. After an introductory talk the guide will organise an evening meal and direct you to your first nights accommodation.
Insurance
There is an additional charge of €35 for insurance cover. We insist that riders avail of our insurance policy or else have alternative cover in place.