Worth the ride near Galway, Ireland
We list 6 places worth riding to around Galway, Ireland, across views and food.
Views
Sky Road, Clifden
Coastal View
Steep High Road climb on a 16 km coastal loop ends at a car park overlooking Clifden Bay and its islands.
Cliffs of Moher
Viewpoint
Atlantic views toward the Aran Islands from paved paths and O'Brien's Tower, a popular end point for a ride south via the Burren.
Killary Harbour at Leenane
Viewpoint
Ireland's glacial fjord seen from the road between Connemara and Mayo, a scenic stretch heading north from Galway.
Kylemore Abbey
Mountain View
Touring riders in Connemara already include it, so it fits into a day there.
Salthill Promenade
Viewpoint
Sea views toward Clare along Galway Bay, a short evening run out from the centre.
Food
Coast road from Spiddal to Roundstone
Food
Save half a day for it, and look for the Twelve Bends area on the way to Roundstone.