www.wildflowercyclingholidays.com T: 00353(0)499523923 Wildflower Cycling Holidays Cycling Information T: 00353 (0)949368100 West Airport,Knock Airport T: 0044(0)2871810784 CityAirport T: 0044(0)2894484848 Airport International T: 0044(0)289093 George BestBelfastCityAirport Airport Airport Reservations (UK):087087676 Aer Arran available in from SligotoDublinandManchester. offers flightsfrom DonegaltoDublinandGlasgowPrestwick andflights The NorthWest haslocalairportsinDonegalandSligo. AerArran Airports Stranraer–Belfast. Rosslare, Fleetwood–Larne, Services: Holyhead–DunLaoghaire, Holyhead–Dublin, Fishguard – Stena Line Services: Troon Liverpool–Dublin. –Larne, Cairnryan –Larne, P&O IrishSea Services: Liverpool–Dublin,Belfast. T: 0044(0)87064321T: 00353(0)18192999 Norfolkline IrishSeaFerries Rosslare, Roscoff –Rosslare. Services: Holyhead–DublinCity, Pembroke –Rosslare, Cherbourg– Irish Ferries Kingdom andFrance: The followingferryoperatorsoffer servicesdirect from theUnited Ferry Services Éireann: Iarnród Bus Éireann: Lough SwillyBusCompany: Translink: Bus andTrain Services Travel to/from TheNorthWest Trail North West. map isavailablefrom Tourist InformationCentres inthe www.sustrans.org.uk orcall0044845113 0065.The is availabletopurchase online from Sustrans A 1:125000cycleroute mapfortheNorthWest Trail Belfast, DerryCity, Knock www.translink.co.uk 0044(0)2890666630 www.aerarran.ie Reservations:T:00 353(0)818210210 www.stenaline.co.uk T: 0044(0)870570 www.irishferries.com T: 0044(0)870517 www.sligoairport.com T: 00353(0)719168280 www.buseireann.ie 00353(0)719160066 www.dublinairport.com T: 00353(0)18141111 www.poirishsea.com T: 0044(0)8702424777 www.donegalairport.ie T: 00353(0)749548284 www.irishrail.ie 00353(0)719169888 www.cityofderryairport.com The golden sands of are to as often referred 'The Heavenly Cove' and are by many regarded as the most scenic and dramatic beach in the whole of the The Sperrins signed circular Twelve ranging in length routes 11 – 41 miles are from available in the Sperrins. the North Access from onto Sperrin Trail West Routes 3 and 6 is at Sion Mills and Newtownstewart, County Tyrone. www.belfastairport.com www.norfolkline-ferries.co.uk www.irelandwestairport.com 0044 (0)2871262017 www.belfastcityairport.com International airports International and Dublin . are Photography credits: Fáilte Ireland The Lake Isle of : cover: Glencar, Front Castle: District Council Harry Avery’s Board American Folk Park: Northern Tourist Ireland Board Caves: Northern Tourist Marble Arch Ireland Fáilte Ireland Churchyard: Drumcliffe Bicycles: Fáilte Ireland Rossnowlagh Beach, The Atlantic Coast beach with Blue Flag status is North West. with views of the Coastline set in a 4km crescent in Europe. including Slieve League, the highest sea cliffs Additional Cycling Opportunities Hub Routes 32km in length radiate each approx routes signed circular Two Ballyshannon in County Donegal, one to the north and from the other to the south of the town. Rides Short Break by utilising sections of can be created routes Shorter circular combined with National Cycle Network Trail the North West 91 or 95. routes www.sustrans.org.uk environment. 0044(0) 845 1130065 ways thatbenefittheir healthandthe projects sopeople choosetotravelin transport charity, workingonpractical Sustrans isaleadingsustainable Donegal County This project issupportedby: Council Web: www.discoverireland.ie/northwest T: 00353(0)719620170Email:[email protected] Discover Ireland Centre (Seasonal) Web: www.discoverireland.ie/northwest T: 00353(0)719841350Email:@failteireland.ie Discover Ireland Centre (Seasonal) Web: www.discoverireland.ie/northwest T: 00353(0)749721148Email:[email protected] Discover Ireland Centre (AllYear) Web: www.discoverireland.ie/northwest T: 00353(0)719161201Email:[email protected] Discover Ireland Centre (AllYear) Web: www..gov.uk T: 0044(0)2882247831Email:[email protected] Hall Square, Omagh,CountyTyrone, BT781BL Omagh Tourist InformationCentre (AllYear) Web: www.strabanedc.com T: 0044(0)2871384444Email:[email protected] Conference Centre, RailwayStreet, Strabane,BT828EF Strabane Tourist InformationCentre (AllYear) Web: www.fermanagh.gov.uk /www.fermanaghlakelands.com T: 0044(0)2866323110Email:[email protected] , Fermanagh,BT747EF Fermanagh Tourist InformationCentre (AllYear) Tourist Information Fermanagh District Council Drumcliffe nestled churchyard, under Benbulben mountain is the final place of poet resting The W.B.Yeats. headstone bears his own epitaph: "Cast a cold eye on life, on Host to one of finest show Europe's caves, the Marble Caves allow Arch a visitors to explore fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls and lofty chambers. Lively and Leitrim County Council Quay Street, DonegalTown, Co Temple Street, Sligo Registered charitynumber 326550 The Bridge,Bundoran,CoDonegal Carrick onShannon,CoLeitrim. Strule ArtsCentre, Town The AlleyArtsand Wellington Road, Sligo County Council Donegal death, Horseman pass by". Drumcliffe is also the site of a 6th death, Horseman pass by". Drumcliffe century ancient monastic settlement founded by St. Colmcille of and a fine carved High which just a stump of a Round Tower remain. c 11th century, Cross, history” experience with costumed demonstrators carrying out their everyday tasks in the traditional manner in authentically furnished buildings. Inside the Ship and Old and New World of an early a full-size reconstruction Dockside Gallery features 19th century sailing ship of the type which carried thousands of the Atlantic. emigrants across Geopark, near Enniskillen Caves European Marble Arch tours using electrically informative guides conduct regular the huge caverns, boats that glide through carrying powered the fascinating visitors along a subterranean river to explore world of stalagmites and stalactites. underground Dromahair Abbey, Creevalea situated just behind the village Abbey are The ruins of Creevalea which translates as the “Ridge of the two demons”. of Dromahair ruins stand in a romantic Built in 1508, the Friary's well preserved on the banks of the Bonet River at setting in quiet surroundings its entry point to Lough Gill. The ruins contain a carving of Saint to the birds. Francis preaching near Sligo and Visitor Centre, Church Drumcliffe www.northwest-trail.com counties Donegal,Tyrone, Fermanagh, A 326kmcircular cycleroute through The North West Trail North WestNorth Trail The The Ulster American Folk Park includes an open-air museum dedicated to the story of emigration Ulster to America in from the 18th & 19th centuries. It provides visitors with a “living The majestic ruins of Castle, Harry Avery’s situated 1 km from Newtownstewart are believed to date from either the 14th or 15th The stone castle century. was named after and was possibly built by circular cycle route through cycle route circular Leitrim, andSligo 326km is a The North West Trail The North West Attractions Along the Route Castle, Newtownstewart Harry Avery’s O’Neill, a local Gaelic Chief celebrated for his Harry Aimbreidh of the The former stronghold justice, nobility and hospitality. O’Neill clan commands a panoramic view over the Mourne Valley. Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh counties Donegal, Tyrone, Fermanagh, Leitrim, and Sligo in the counties Donegal, Tyrone, of Ireland. North West a wide variety of scenic landscapes, travels through The route sections in urban areas. free with traffic along quiet country roads enjoys dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean, with The route uplands, along Rossnowlagh beach scenic cycling in remote the main rural towns and villages passing through and through , towns of Enniskillen, Sligo, Donegal, , and Omagh. Strabane , sections include riverside paths in Sligo, Enniskillen free Traffic Florence brings cyclists through route and Omagh. A forest of the Court estate which is set against the backdrop Cuilcagh Mountains. Explore the North West Trail the North West Explore CYCLE MAP www.wildflowercyclingholidays.com T: 00353(0)499523923 Wildflower Cycling Holidays Cycling Information T: 00353 (0)949368100 ,Knock T: 0044(0)2871810784 Derry CityAirport T: 0044(0)2894484848 Airport Belfast International T: 0044(0)289093 George BestBelfastCityAirport Sligo Airport Reservations (UK):087087676 Aer Arran available in from SligotoDublinandManchester. offers flightsfrom DonegaltoDublinandGlasgowPrestwick andflights The NorthWest haslocalairportsinDonegalandSligo. AerArran Airports Stranraer–Belfast. Rosslare, Fleetwood–Larne, Services: Holyhead–DunLaoghaire, Holyhead–Dublin, Fishguard – Stena Line Services: Troon Liverpool–Dublin. –Larne, Cairnryan –Larne, P&O IrishSea Services: Liverpool–Dublin,Belfast. T: 0044(0)87064321T: 00353(0)18192999 Norfolkline IrishSeaFerries Rosslare, Roscoff –Rosslare. Services: Holyhead–DublinCity, Pembroke –Rosslare, Cherbourg– Irish Ferries Kingdom andFrance: The followingferryoperatorsoffer servicesdirect from theUnited Ferry Services Éireann: Iarnród Bus Éireann: Lough SwillyBusCompany: Translink: Bus andTrain Services Travel to/from TheNorthWest Trail North West. map isavailablefrom Tourist InformationCentres inthe www.sustrans.org.uk orcall0044845113 0065.The is availabletopurchase online from Sustrans A 1:125000cycleroute mapfortheNorthWest Trail Belfast, DerryCity, Knock www.translink.co.uk 0044(0)2890666630 www.aerarran.ie Reservations:T:00 353(0)818210210 www.stenaline.co.uk T: 0044(0)870570 www.irishferries.com T: 0044(0)870517 www.sligoairport.com T: 00353(0)719168280 www.buseireann.ie 00353(0)719160066 www.dublinairport.com T: 00353(0)18141111 www.poirishsea.com T: 0044(0)8702424777 www.donegalairport.ie T: 00353(0)749548284 www.irishrail.ie 00353(0)719169888 www.cityofderryairport.com The golden sands of Rossnowlagh are to as often referred 'The Heavenly Cove' and are by many regarded as the most scenic and dramatic beach in the whole of the The Sperrins signed circular Twelve ranging in length routes 11 – 41 miles are from available in the Sperrins. the North Access from onto Sperrin Trail West Routes 3 and 6 is at Sion Mills and Newtownstewart, County Tyrone. www.belfastairport.com www.norfolkline-ferries.co.uk www.irelandwestairport.com 0044 (0)2871262017 www.belfastcityairport.com International airports International and Dublin . are Photography credits: Fáilte Ireland The Lake Isle of Inishfree: cover: Glencar, Front Castle: Strabane District Council Harry Avery’s Board Ulster American Folk Park: Northern Tourist Ireland Board Caves: Northern Tourist Marble Arch Ireland Fáilte Ireland Churchyard: Drumcliffe Bicycles: Fáilte Ireland Rossnowlagh Beach, County Donegal The Atlantic Coast beach with Blue Flag status is North West. with views of the Donegal Bay Coastline set in a 4km crescent in Europe. including Slieve League, the highest sea cliffs Additional Cycling Opportunities Ballyshannon Hub Routes 32km in length radiate each approx routes signed circular Two Ballyshannon in County Donegal, one to the north and from the other to the south of the town. Rides Short Break by utilising sections of can be created routes Shorter circular combined with National Cycle Network Trail the North West 91 or 95. routes www.sustrans.org.uk environment. 0044(0) 845 1130065 ways thatbenefittheir healthandthe projects sopeople choosetotravelin transport charity, workingonpractical Sustrans isaleadingsustainable Donegal County This project issupportedby: Council Web: www.discoverireland.ie/northwest T: 00353(0)719620170Email:[email protected] Discover Ireland Centre (Seasonal) Web: www.discoverireland.ie/northwest T: 00353(0)719841350Email:[email protected] Discover Ireland Centre (Seasonal) Web: www.discoverireland.ie/northwest T: 00353(0)749721148Email:[email protected] Discover Ireland Centre (AllYear) Web: www.discoverireland.ie/northwest T: 00353(0)719161201Email:[email protected] Discover Ireland Centre (AllYear) Web: www.omagh.gov.uk T: 0044(0)2882247831Email:[email protected] Hall Square, Omagh,CountyTyrone, BT781BL Omagh Tourist InformationCentre (AllYear) Web: www.strabanedc.com T: 0044(0)2871384444Email:[email protected] Conference Centre, RailwayStreet, Strabane,BT828EF Strabane Tourist InformationCentre (AllYear) Web: www.fermanagh.gov.uk /www.fermanaghlakelands.com T: 0044(0)2866323110Email:[email protected] Enniskillen, Fermanagh,BT747EF Fermanagh Tourist InformationCentre (AllYear) Tourist Information Fermanagh District Council Drumcliffe nestled churchyard, under Benbulben mountain is the final place of poet resting The W.B.Yeats. headstone bears his own epitaph: "Cast a cold eye on life, on Host to one of finest show Europe's caves, the Marble Caves allow Arch a visitors to explore fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls and lofty chambers. Lively and Leitrim County Council Quay Street, DonegalTown, Co Temple Street, Sligo Registered charitynumber 326550 The Bridge,Bundoran,CoDonegal Carrick onShannon,CoLeitrim. Strule ArtsCentre, Town The AlleyArtsand Wellington Road, Sligo County Council Donegal death, Horseman pass by". Drumcliffe is also the site of a 6th death, Horseman pass by". Drumcliffe century ancient monastic settlement founded by St. Colmcille of and a fine carved High which just a stump of a Round Tower remain. c 11th century, Cross, history” experience with costumed demonstrators carrying out their everyday tasks in the traditional manner in authentically furnished buildings. Inside the Ship and Old and New World of an early a full-size reconstruction Dockside Gallery features 19th century sailing ship of the type which carried thousands of the Atlantic. emigrants across Geopark, near Enniskillen Caves European Marble Arch tours using electrically informative guides conduct regular the huge caverns, boats that glide through carrying powered the fascinating visitors along a subterranean river to explore world of stalagmites and stalactites. underground Dromahair Abbey, Creevalea situated just behind the village Abbey are The ruins of Creevalea which translates as the “Ridge of the two demons”. of Dromahair ruins stand in a romantic Built in 1508, the Friary's well preserved on the banks of the Bonet River at setting in quiet surroundings its entry point to Lough Gill. The ruins contain a carving of Saint to the birds. Francis preaching near Sligo and Visitor Centre, Church Drumcliffe www.northwest-trail.com counties Donegal,Tyrone, Fermanagh, A 326kmcircular cycleroute through The North West Trail North WestNorth Trail The The Ulster American Folk Park includes an open-air museum dedicated to the story of emigration Ulster to America in from the 18th & 19th centuries. It provides visitors with a “living The majestic ruins of Castle, Harry Avery’s situated 1 km from Newtownstewart are believed to date from either the 14th or 15th The stone castle century. was named after and was possibly built by circular cycle route through cycle route circular Leitrim, andSligo 326km is a The North West Trail The North West Attractions Along the Route Castle, Newtownstewart Harry Avery’s O’Neill, a local Gaelic Chief celebrated for his Harry Aimbreidh of the The former stronghold justice, nobility and hospitality. O’Neill clan commands a panoramic view over the Mourne Valley. Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh counties Donegal, Tyrone, Fermanagh, Leitrim, and Sligo in the counties Donegal, Tyrone, of Ireland. North West a wide variety of scenic landscapes, travels through The route sections in urban areas. free with traffic along quiet country roads enjoys dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean, with The route uplands, along Rossnowlagh beach scenic cycling in remote the main rural towns and villages passing through and through Stranorlar, towns of Enniskillen, Sligo, Donegal, Ballybofey, and Omagh. Strabane Lifford, sections include riverside paths in Sligo, Enniskillen free Traffic Florence brings cyclists through route and Omagh. A forest of the Court estate which is set against the backdrop Cuilcagh Mountains. Explore the North West Trail the North West Explore CYCLE MAP The North West Trail Slieve League West Trail The North Drumcliff Ballysadare Bay Lissadell Strandhill House Slievetooey Bay Loughros More Maeve’s Ballysadare Queen Sligo Harbour Grave

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