

Galway & the West of Ireland Road Trips
Little wonder the west of Ireland is top of most must-see lists – apart from the weather, it has it all: wild, romantic beauty, intriguing villages, white beaches and tawny bogs. Lonely Planet is your passport to Galway & the West of Ireland Road Trips, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
Join in the fun of Galway’s music scene, navigate Connemara’s picturesque patchwork of winding roads, and catch your breath at the jaw-dropping Cliffs of Moher; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Galway & the West of Ireland Road Trips and begin your journey now!
This is the Classic Trips chapter from Lonely Planet’s Galway & the West of Ireland Road Trips guidebook.
Catch the very best of Ireland’s west along these classic routes. Drive from Sligo around stunning coastal scenery, past loughs and rivers from Galway, linking villages, mythical sites and bags of history.
- ride around County Clare’s hottest trad music spots
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- take a windswept trip along North Mayo & Sligo’s rugged coastline
- restaurants & accommodation
- meander along lakes and rivers from County Galway to Mayo
Coverage includes: Musical Landscapes, North Mayo & Sligo, Loughs of the West, County Clare.
This is the Counties Mayo & Sligo chapter from Lonely Planet’s Galway & the West of Ireland Road Trips guidebook.
Despite their natural wonders and languid charm, Counties Mayo and Sligo remain a well-kept secret, offering all of Ireland’s wild, romantic beauty but without the crowds. Mayo is the more rugged of the two, whereas Sligo is more pastoral.
- snap a zillion photos in the picturesque Georgian town of Westport
- maps
- find soaring cliffs and sheltered sandy beaches at Achill Island
- restaurants & accommodation
- explore the megalithic tombs and Stone Age monuments at Ballycastle
Coverage includes: County Mayo, Cong, Westport, Achill Island, Ballina, County Sligo, Sligo Town.
This is the County Clare chapter from Lonely Planet’s Galway & the West of Ireland Road Trips guidebook.
County Clare combines spectacular windswept landscapes and vibrant Irish culture. Right along the coast, the pounding waves are a magnet for surfers, and surf schools set up on many of Clare’s beaches in summer.
- admire the view from the spectacular cliffs of the Loop Head Peninsula
- maps
- catch some traditional music in Miltown Malbay
- restaurants & accommodation
- be stunned by the beauty of the Cliffs of Moher
Coverage includes: Ennis, Southwestern & Western Clare, Kilrush, Loop Head Peninsula, Ennistimon, Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Doolin, Lisdoonvarna.
This is the County Clare chapter from Lonely Planet’s Galway & the West of Ireland Road Trips guidebook.
County Galway’s exuberant namesake city is a swirl of colourful shop-lined streets, enticing old pubs, and an increasingly sophisticated food scene that celebrates local produce. And some of Ireland’s most picturesque scenery fans out from Galway’s city limits.
- pick a pub in Galway for a lively night of music
- maps
- find hidden beaches and seaside hamlets in Connemara
- restaurants & accommodation
- explore ruins, historic sites and Father Ted in the Aran Islands
Coverage includes: Galway City, Aran Islands, Inishmore, Inishmaan, In-isheer, Connemara, Inishbofin, Letterfrack & Around.
This chapter contains the Welcome to Galway & the West of Ireland, Galway & the West of Ireland Map, Galway & the West of Ireland Highlights, Galway City Guide, and Need to Know chapters from Lonely Planet’s Galway & the West of Ireland Road Trips guidebook.
Your journey to Galway & the West of Ireland Road Trips starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, and how much to budget.
- tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
- list of highlights and best experiences
- everything you need to know about Galway City
- user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing
Coverage includes: Welcome to Galway & the West of Ireland, Galway & the West of Ireland Map, Galway & the West of Ireland Highlights, Galway City Guide, and Need to Know.
Inside Lonely Planet’s Galway & the West of Ireland Road Trips Travel Guide:
- Full-colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Honest review for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – history, architecture, literature, music, landscapes, wildlife, food, drink
- Free, convenient pull-out city map (included in print version), plus over 18 colour maps
Coverage includes: Galway City, Aran Islands, Connemara, County Mayo, County Sligo, Ennis, Southern & Western Clare, The Burren, and more
ISBN: 9781788686495
Edition: 1st
Publication Date: March 2020
Writers: Belinda Dixon, Clifton Wilkinson
128 pages, 128pp color, 0 maps | Dimensions: 128mm × 197mm
Next edition due: Not yet determined
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