
Galway & the West of Ireland Road Trips - Classic Trips (PDF Chapter)
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
- maps
- 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.

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What is a Trips Regional guide?Want to explore a whole country or large region like California or Europe by car? This is the book for you. Jam-packed with lots of amazing road trips, from two-day escapes to week-long adventures, these guidebooks will ensure you get the most out of every place you drive through.
- Divided into three section: Plan your trip, On the road, Road trip essentials
- Classic Trips – we include the famous drives you simply must do
- Includes unmissable sights and experiences, plus exciting detours
- Recommendations on where to eat and sleep
- Includes a pull-out, full colour map

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