Freewheel - Dublin & Wicklow

Dublin & Wicklow

Ireland

From £760 P/P

Nestled between majestic mountains and the might of the sea, Dublin enjoys a spectacular setting, yet few of the many visitors to Ireland's most famous city ever move beyond the city centre and explore! With mostly gentle cycling, you can discover the pleasant Southside coast and the rolling foothills of the Dublin Mountains. Later, we will head for the haunting beauty of the Wicklow Mountains, where the hustle and bustle of the city will seem a million miles away.

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DAY 1 ARRIVAL TO DUBLIN / DUN LAOGHAIRE

You will likely stay in the harbour town of Dun Laoghaire, a well known Dublin seaside suburb. A taxi from Dublin airport to Dun Laoghaire costs around €50. Alternatively, there is blue coloured Air Coach, departing every 20 minutes from just outside the Arrivals Hall at Dublin Airport, which will take you to Dun Laoghaire. The journey should take around 40 minutes, and costs €16 approx.

Once you are checked in, you can head out and spend the rest of the day exploring Dublin’s beautiful coastline. Alternatively, it is only a 20 minute train journey into Dublin city centre, wheere you can see the sights and sounds that have made Dublin such a lively and popular destination.

DAY 2 DUBLIN TO ENNISKERRY 18 miles / 30kms

We will arrange travel for you, to our bike shop on the south side of the city. Here, we will fit you out with rental bikes and provide full route details. The day will start gently with a ride along cycle paths and quiet roads through coastal towns of Dun Laoghaire and the charming village of Dalkey, which is home to many famous residents. We can stop here for lunch. From here, you will continue along the scenic Vico Road where you will be treated to spectacular views across Killiney Bay.

Later, the route will lead you inland, along green fields, towards the village of Enniskerry where you will spend the night. A transfer can be arranged this evening for those who want to visit the famous Johnnie Foxes Pub, the highest pub in Ireland. Here you can enjoy a truly traditional Irish night out. You can expect good food and plenty of Guinness, along with entertainment from local musicians.

DAY 3 ENNISKERRY TO GLENDALOUGH 30 miles / 48kms or 24 miles / 39kms

In the morning you have the chance to visit the beautiful Powerscourt Gardens. Next you will head over one of the most famous sites in Ireland, the stunning Sally Gap Road, which will take you all the way to Roundwood for lunch.

After lunch the route will take you, via Lough Dan, into the village of Laragh, where you will spend the night. Laragh is located close to the monastic village of Glendalough which is known for its ruined abbey and distinctive round tower.

DAY 4 REST DAY IN GLENDALOUGH

Today is a rest day. So take time to relax in your tranquil surroundings and explore Laragh/Glendalough. Why not walk one of the numerous signed ways around the surrounding lakes.

For more information, you can take a look at Glendalough Visitors Centre www.heritageireland.ie/en/glendaloughvisitorcentre/

DAY 5 GLENDALOUGH TO AUGHRIM 25miles / 40kms - 30miles / 51 km

There are 2 different routes on offer today, both of which head out on the east bank of the Avonmore River.

You can choose to visit Avondale House and Forest Park, once the home of one of Ireland’s greatest political leaders. The village of Avoca, setting for the hugely successful BBC TV series Ballykissangel, is another option. Otherwise you can opt for the wild mountain scenery on the ancient Military Road. The road was first built to allow British troops access the rebellious tribes of these formerly heavily forested valleys. All routes come together the overnight stop which, tonight, will be in Aughrim. Here you will find a pretty village where the buildings give away clues to its former glory as a granite quarrying and stonecutting centre.

DAY 6 AUGHRIM TO WICKLOW 30miles /48kms or 40miles/65km

Again today there are different route options on offer, so you can choose one to match your mood and energy levels.

You can cross the low coastal hills to ride north along the coast taking a dip in Brittas Bay, a beautiful Blue Flag beach or venture into the wooded hills on virtually traffic free roads through remote villages to view for your self the mysterious Motte Stone before descending to the coast and Wicklow, a friendly seaside town with Viking origins.

DAY 7 WICKLOW VIA ENNISKERRY TO DUBLIN 31 miles / 50kms

Your last day on the bike will take you inland again back towards the village of Roundwood for lunch.

You can then take a different route along beautiful country roads to the village of Enniskerry where we will meet you and transfer you back into Dublin city for a final night on the tour.
Route Overview

Route Overview

Total Distance: 219-244 km Approx.

Over All Difficulty: Moderate

Start Point: Dublin

The roads are all tarmaced and the route is designed to ensure that you spend most of the cycle on quiet back roads. To experience the majestic scenery of this area the route does have some climbs, so it is worth getting a few weekends training on a bike in varied terrain before coming thus ensuring that you can fully enjoy the tour.

Route Map (For guidance only):

Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.
Getting There

Getting There

Visa requirements

If you hold an EU passport you only need to make sure your passport is valid for the period of your stay.

All other nationalities require a passport that is valid for 3 months beyond the intended length of stay. Most nationalities including the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand do not require visas for Ireland and receive an automatic 90 day visitor’s visa on arrival. If your nationality is not mentioned here you should check with your travel agent or consular office.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?

Inclusions
- Seven nights accommodation with full Irish breakfast
- 1 dinner
- Route maps and details
- Luggage transfer each day
- Transfer to our bike shop on the first day and transfer back into the city centre on the last day
- GPS tracks available (on request)
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

Bike rental is not included in the basic tour price

In 2021 we will be renting GIANT CITY bicycles for our tours in Dublin

To see the specification for this you can visit the website:
www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/escape-city ( Gents model )

www.giant-bicycles.com/en-ie/bikes/model/alight.2.city/28581/99470/ ( Ladies model )

Bikes come in different sizes and in gents and ladies style frames.

It is very important you give us your height on booking so that we can allocate the correct bike to you.

This is a not a difficult route however there are some hill climbs (particularly on the first day) so we would recommend that you do try to do some cycling before the tour in order to make your week more enjoyable. Try to get out for a few hours cycling during the weekends coming up to your trip and, if possible, do it on varied terrain and include some hill climbing. But don’t forget…our guide is always close by if you have any problems.

The traffic on the route should be quite light. You should however cycle carefully at all times, especially when going downhill or during any rain showers.

Hotels

The accommodation is allocated on a twin sharing basis. We stay in a mixture of B&Bs and small hotels, where we hope to fuse the best standard we can get with the warmest welcome. We ensure en suite facilities.

We do reserve the right to change the accommodation around during the tour, but we will always provide a high standard.

Days	Accommodation
Day 1 & 7 : Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin	The Haddingtion Hotel
Day 1 & 7 : Dublin	Donnybrook Hall
Day 2 & 3: Enniskerry	Enniskerry Inn
Day 2 & 3: Enniskerry	Powerscourt Arms Country House
Day 3 & 4: Laragh/Glendalough	Pinewood Lodge
Day 3 & 4: Laragh/Glendalough	Heather House B&B
Day 5: Aughrim	Lawless Hotel
Day 6: Wicklow	Kilmantin House

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by calling 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.

Dates available:

Seasons
Season 1	April to June \| September to October
Season 2	July to August

Prices:

Season
Season 1	£790.00
Season 2	£820.00
Single room supplement (if traveling with others)	£215.00
Single tour supplement (for solo travelers)	£375.00

Extras:

Extra
Touring Bike	£75.00
E Bike	£170.00

Date From	Date To
18 April 2021	03 October 2021

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