Can u drive up the mournes?
The Mourne Coastal Route is a driving trail, taking you from Belfast via North Down, the Ards Peninsula, County Down coastline, Mourne Mountains and on to the city of Newry. The route leads you through some of the most scenic views in all of Ireland.
What is Ireland’s most popular scenic drive mixing picturesque villages and scenic countryside?
The Ring of Kerry (County Kerry): It’s by far the most well-traveled of Ireland’s great routes, but there’s no denying the Ring of Kerry’s appeal—it’s a seductive combination of stunning countryside, charming villages, and inspiring historical sites.
Where can you drive in Tipperary?
Knockmealdown Drive The Knockmealdown Mountain are a mountain range located on the border of counties Tipperary and Waterford. The Knockmealdown Drive is one that will take your breath away. One of the highlights along the drive is The Vee which is known for its picturesque panoramic views.
Where can I drive near Dublin?
Most scenic drives in Dublin
- Dún Laoghaire Sunset Drive.
- Dún Laoghaire to Greystones Coastal Drive.
- Explore the coastline on this 20km road trip from Dún Laoghaire to Greystones in County Wicklow.
- North Coast Dublin Drive.
- Another salty sojourn for you, but this route takes you along the north coast of Dublin.
Where can you drive in Northern Ireland?
Giant’s Causeway and Coastal Road Trip
- Giant’s Causeway.
- Mussenden Temple and Dunluce Castle.
- Seamus Heaney HomePlace.
- Lough Neagh.
- The Jungle NI.
- Galgorm Resort and Spa.
- Ulster American Folk Park.
- Hill of The O’Neill and Ranfurly House.
Where is Carlingford Lough?
Carlingford Lough, inlet of the Irish Sea separating the Carlingford Peninsula of County Louth, Ireland, from the Mourne Mountains of the district of Newry and Mourne, Northern Ireland.
What is the best road trip in Ireland?
Top 10 Irish Drives: The best scenic road trips in Ireland
- The Ring of Kerry.
- Boyne Valley Scenic Loop.
- The Burren Loop.
- Poetry in Yeats Country and Lough Gill.
- Connemara’s Sky Road and Omey Island.
- Go far out on the Fanad Peninsula.
- Glengesh Pass to Cliffs of Moher.
- Wild Atlantic Way.
How long does the Ring of Kerry take?
around 3.5 hours
The Ring of Kerry circuit measures 179km (111 miles) in length and the route takes around 3.5 hours to drive around without stopping. However, it’s always better to take your time to experience the vast variety of nature, culture and activities in Kerry.
Where can you drive in Waterford?
Drives
- Comeragh Drive.
- Copper Coast Drive.
- Gaeltacht & Ardmore Drive.
- South East Coastal Drive.
- The West Waterford Drive.
- West Waterford Monastic Drive.
How long is the Boyne Valley Drive?
Follow in the footsteps of Irelands ancient High Kings and wander through 9,000 years of rich Irish history on the 190km or 120mile Boyne Valley Scenic Drive, County Meath.
What side of the road do you drive in Northern Ireland?
left
Vehicles. Vehicles in Northern Ireland are usually fitted with the driver seat on the right-hand side of the vehicle and vehicles are driven on the left-hand side of the road.
Is it possible to tour the Cooley Peninsula by car?
Using the “Cooley Peninsula Scenic Drive” map (available for free in the Tourist Office and from all accommodation providers) it is possible to tour the peninsula at your leisure by car or by bicycle.
Which is the number 1 Scenic Drive in Ireland?
The Cooley Peninsula, the number 1 scenic drive route in Ireland! It may be petit, but the Cooley Peninsula punches way above its weight…
What is the history of the Cooley Peninsula?
This epic tale alongside those told of Fionn MacCumhaill (who rests on the slopes of Slieve Foy) are among the best known stories from Ireland’s wealth of myths and legends. But there is a lot more to the Cooley Peninsula besides being the setting for the most famous cattle raid in history.
Which is the Best Scenic Drive in Europe?
Photo:Valerie O’Sullivan National Geographic, Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, The Guardian, Telegraph, Skyscanner and many more well known publications place Ireland drives in the Top Scenic Drives in Europe and one of the great road trip holiday destinations in the world.