Republic of Ireland

Cycling is a popular and growing activity in Ireland and a great way to experience the countryside up close.

There are two EuroVelo routes in Ireland: EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route and EuroVelo 2 – Capitals Route.

Detailed local information on EuroVelo 1 in Ireland can be found here on the EuroVelo 1 Ireland website.

EuroVelo 2 is partly complete with over 110km of the route fully open and traffic free. There are temporary on road route option available for incomplete sections.

There are a number of significant ‘greenways’ in Ireland including the following: Waterford Greenway, Midleton – Youghal Greenway, Limerick Greenway, Great Western Greenway, Royal Canal Greenway and the Old Rail Trail Greenway.

Each of these provide a standalone traffic free cycling experience ranging from 20km to 130km. Each of them is also part of either EuroVelo 1 or EuroVelo 2.

Other new greenways are under construction or being planned. Some of these also align with one of the EuroVelo routes and will be incorporated when completed.

There are local sign-posted cycle routes on quiet rural roads throughout the country as well as a number of mountain bike centres with plenty of trails. Details can be found here.

Finally, Ireland has a huge network of local roads with very low traffic volumes that are perfect for exploring by bike. All roads are shown on the Ordnance Survey Discovery Series Maps available here. Why not buy a map and go exploring?

All details about travelling to Ireland and around the country with a bicycle can be found on the EuroVelo Ireland website.

National Information

Cycling Ireland

National EuroVelo Coordination Centre

Cycling Ireland is the National Governing Body for cycling on the island of Ireland, recognised internationally by the UCI and UEC. Cycling Ireland operates across all cycling disciplines and is dedicated to promoting, developing, and organising cycling activities. Cycling Ireland receives support from both governments on the island of Ireland. Cycling is considered one of the three priority sports within the Irish Government’s National Sports Policy 2018-2027. The National EuroVelo Coordination Centre and management of EuroVelo routes in the Republic of Ireland is led by the EuroVelo Route Manager based in the Development and Participation Unit of Cycling Ireland. Eurovelo in Northern Ireland is managed by Sustrans.

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EuroVelo Ireland

This is the national website for EuroVelo routes in the Republic of Ireland. This website provides detailed information, maps and points of interest for EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route. Similar pages for EuroVelo 2 will be added soon.

+353 86 8571008
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Discover Ireland

This website is provided by Failte Ireland, the national tourism body in Ireland. It provides tourism information targeted at domestic tourists.

1800 230 330
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Irish Cycling Campaign

Irish Cycling Campaign is an ECF member and part of the Irish National EuroVelo Coordination Centre. Since 2008 it advocates for cycling to be a normal part of life in Ireland - both everyday cycling and recreational / tourism cycling. It has branches in Ireland's cities and in many towns and rural areas. These include greenway promotion groups and bicycle festival organisations.

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Tourism Ireland

This website is provided by Tourism Ireland which is an all-Ireland tourism organisation promoting tourism on the island of Ireland both in the Republic of Ireland and in Northern Ireland. This website is targeted at overseas visitors to Ireland.

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Sport Ireland Outdoors

Sport Ireland Outdoors works with sporting bodies and other organisations to develop and promote outdoor activity sports. Sport Ireland also support the development of walking and cycling trails. This website and provides a search facility to find all recognised walking and cycling trails/routes in the Republic of Ireland.

+353 1 8608800
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Transport Information – Ireland

This page from euroveloireland.ie provides a guide to travelling by public transport in Ireland

+353 86 8571008
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Wild Atlantic Way

The Wild Atlantic Way (WAW) is a signposted tourism route on the west coast of Ireland It showcases the coast and includes attractive location along the way know as ‘Discovery Points’. While some cyclists follow the route unlike EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route the WAW was not specifically designed or intended for use by cycle tourists. Both routes visit many of the same locations but not always using the same route. While the WAW often follows a route most suitable for driving between two locations, the EuroVelo route may follow a different route on very small roads with little or no motor traffic. In this context EuroVelo 1 could be considered as the cycling alternative to the WAW route. The link to the WAW website is provided here to allow EuroVelo 1 users to see the WAW route and to determine if they would like to deviate from the route and follow the WAW to locations that are not visited by EuroVelo 1.

086 8571008
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