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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Nicola Brady

Catch your own brekkie and watch the sheepdogs work: this is how to visit the island of Ireland

Scenic view of landscape with Classiebawn CastleClassiebawn Castle, County Sligo
Classiebawn Castle, County Sligo, with Benbulben mountain in the background. Photograph: Pawe Sucho/Getty Images/500px

Imagine paddling a kayak on the Atlantic, while gazing up at the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Or heading out on a fishing boat just as the sun rises, before eating your catch for breakfast. Or spending the evening hopping between cosy pubs filled with the refrains of traditional music, as turf smoulders in the fireplace. That’s just what you can expect from an adventure on the coast of the island of Ireland.

All along the shoreline, there are places where you can immerse yourself in culture, explore awe-inspiring landscapes and experience ancient traditions. There are two iconic pathways that weave around the edge of the island – the Causeway Coastal Route stretches from Belfast all along Northern Ireland’s shoreline to Derry~Londonderry, which is right by the start of the Wild Atlantic Way, the epic coastal road that snakes down the west coast of Ireland. Combine the two in one trip, and you’re in for the ultimate adventure.

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