MizMal 7 - to Malin Head in 7 Days Day 1 Arrival in

‘MizMal 7’ with Wild Atlantic Cycling is one of We make the logistics of getting to the west of Ireland simple! You may choose to Europe’s fastest growing End-to-Ends. The scenery, arrive in Belfast, Dublin Airport or Cork Airport. We prepare bikes and gear and stay support and enjoyability are second to none! over in the Cork Airport Hotel. If you have a bike box, it will be taken away and stored until the end of the tour. At the end of the tour, you can choose to be dropped off at The total distance is 894 km (128 km daily) and Belfast International Airport, or in the city of Belfast. elevation is 8,489 m (1,213 m daily). The route has been meticulously designed by our all-Irish team. It is exceptionally scenic, mostly on quiet roads and in places follows Ireland’s famous ‘Wild Atlantic Way’. Our experienced tour leaders will provide you with all the support you need, allowing you to cycle how you wish. Coffee breaks and lunches are outdoors when dry. Nourishment is plenteous! Luggage is moved from place to place. Accommodation is in good hotels. A good quality road bike is best. Bike hire is also available. Mechanical assistance is provided and we will organise any repairs.

We get a whole range of ages from all around the globe. Whether you come on your own. or with friends, we will help with everything you need to enjoy this fantastic challenge.

The MizMal tour is also available in a 12-day format with shorter daily distances. Day 2 Day 3 Mizen Head to Killarney Killarney to Spanish Point

A flatter day of rolling rural landscapes. We head north to the coast at 157 km From our hotel in Cork, we take a coach transfer to Mizen Head – one 130 km Spanish Point. The day includes a 20 minute ferry journey as we cross 1,925 m of the extreme points of the island of Ireland. We then cycle the 1,061 m beautiful Mizen Peninsula with its atlantic breakers and rugged the Shannon Estuary with its colony of bottlenose Dolphins. On the coastline. The day includes three climbs. The Caha pass culminates at the summit with way is the town of Ballybunion with its stunning cliffs and surfing beach. The brave can a tunnel hewn into the rock. The second climb takes us up a scenic pass to Molls Gap. venture into the Atlantic at Spanish Point for a cool-down! Then it’s a descent to the Black Valley followed by our third climb to Killarney via the Gap of Dunloe. Killarney is a treat with its lively night life, restaurants, pubs, music and breath-taking National Park.

Day 4 Day 5 Spanish Point to Galway Galway to Westport

Day 4 rewards us with some stunning cycling landscapes. We head A spectacular day of mountain passes, vast open bogs and lakes. For 109 km 123 km north along the Wild Atlantic Way and stop off at the Cliffs of Moher – day 5 we hug the coast east out of Galway before heading north into 809 m 985 m one of Ireland’s most visited attractions. The day’s only real climbing is the mountains of county Mayo. We have lunch at the Killary Fjord – a scenic one to its awe-inspiring cliff viewpoint. Then it’s the coast road through the nestled snuggly within the heather covered mountains. Our biggest climb is the beautiful village of Doolin and on to the Burren – a limestone plateau with truly unique Sheepfrey Pass where we cycle the tiny roads to the summit, before tackling the landscape, stone walls and views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Aran Islands. We finish thrilling descent to Westport. in the bustling town of Galway, with its European feel and distinctive Irish character.

Day 6 Day 7 Westport to Donegal town Donegal town to

184 km Today we ride off-the-beaten track on quiet, rural Irish roads passing 136 km On Day 7 we ride north deep into the heart of – 1,483 m through picturesque small villages and towns. The lake at Pontoon is 1,336 m Ireland’s most remote county. We pick our way through quiet roads, beautifully unspoilt and largely left alone by the tourists. The terrain is many with grass up the middle! Passing through pretty villages such as gently undulating with no major climbs. We by-pass Sligo town via the shores of Glenties, then along the shores of Lough Fin. From there it’s on into the bogs, tranquil Lough Gill before the scenic pass of Glenade with its distinctive table-topped mountains, rivers and lakes of the Glenveagh National Park. The views are stunning as rocky mountains and overhangs. Donegal town is our finish point with its fine we tackle our biggest climb from Lough Barra up to one of the Park’s most restaurants and lively country music scene. photographed viewpoints. We enjoy a final group meal in the evening and prepare for our final day to Malin Head.

Day 8 Saturday – Buncrana to Malin Head Accommodation

Accommodation is in good hotels and guest houses. We use good quality accommodation throughout. Breakfasts are generally hearty with a choice of cereals, cooked breakfasts, fresh fruit, breads and rolls normally on offer. Bike Hire

We recommend you bring your own bike. If this isn’t possible, please contact us to discuss your options for hiring a bike from us. Weather

The weather on Mizen to Malin can vary. Generally temperatures will be around 14 oC to 19oC with occasional days of light rain showers. Bring clothing to cope with a range

of conditions. Sun-screen will be required. One of the highlights to Malin Head is Mamore Gap – one of Ireland’s 60 km 748 m most revered climbs! Short but steep with a road covered in Navigating the Route meandering sheep. The views of the Peninsula from the top are well worth the effort. From there it’s the hilly and spectacular terrain towards We recommend you bring a touring style GPS device onto which you can upload the Malin Head. The tidal sea loughs are vast and unique with backdrops of distant GPX files of the route, or rent one from us with routes already loaded. GPX files will be headlands, sand dunes and mountains wherever you look. Malin Head is the most emailed to you before the start of the tour. We will also email route profile sheets to northely point and with its windy location it both looks and feels it! After celebrations help with finding your way. and photos, we pack and head south back to Belfast where you can be dropped at the airport on the way, or in Belfast City. Next Steps

Feel free to get in contact for a friendly chat. Call Paul on +44 (0)7763 675381 or email [email protected]. You can find booking information on our website at www.wildatlanticcycling.com/booking.

Let us know if you would like our 12-Day brochure.