The Wild Atlantic Way leads along the Irish west coast starting on the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal and ending in the town of Kinsale in County Cork. You can take the whole trip in one journey down south or start in the south and make your way up towards Donegal, but there is much to discover and many details to explore, which takes a lot of time. You can always revisit the Wild Atlantic Way and explore the stages one by one and take your time, instead of taking the whole trip at once.
Northern Headlands & Surf Coast
The Northern Headlands and Surf Coast includes the Counties Donegal, Sligo and north of County Mayo. The stages of this part of the Wild Atlantic Way are:
The most important towns along the Northern Headlands and Surf Coast are Buncrana, Letterkenny, Dunfanaghy, Dungloe, Ardara, Donegal Town, Bundoran, Sligo, Balina and Belmullet.
Bay Coast & Cliff Coast
The Bay Coast and Cliff Coast includes the Counties Mayo, Galway, Clare and north of County Kerry. The stages of this part of the Wild Atlantic Way are:
The most important towns along the Bay Coast and Cliff Coast are Westport, Clifden, Galway, Kinvarra, Doolin, Lahinch, Kilkee, Kilrush and Ballybunnion.
Southern Peninsulas & Haven Coast
The Southern Peninsulas and Haven Coast includes the Counties Kerry and Cork. The stages of this part of the Wild Atlantic Way are:
The most important towns along the Southern Peninsulas and Haven Coast are Tralee, Dingle Town, Cahersiveen, Waterville, Sneem, Kenmare, Bantry, Skibbereen, Clonakilty and Kinsale.
