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Explore the mythical lands of the Celts on this motorcycle Tour of Ireland and Scotland
Experience the best of Ireland and Scotland on our 19 day/18 night motorcycle tour, now in its second successful season. This unforgettable tour has been enhanced based on feedback and our own expertise, with three extra nights added to include two nights in Castles and a dinner evening cruise in the Isle of Skye.
Your adventure begins on the Wild Atlantic Way, the world’s longest coastal touring route on the West of Ireland. Explore the distinct regions of the west coast, from the otherworldly Southern Peninsulas to the sheer Cliff Coast, the Bay Coast to the Surf Coast, and finally the Northern Headlands. You’ll enjoy breathtaking views at every turn, whether you’re hugging the coast or crossing Ireland’s highest mountains.
From Northern Ireland, we’ll spend a night in a Castle before taking the ferry to the mystical and mythical land of Scotland. You’ll spend a night in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National park before riding to the ancient Isle of Skye, where we’ve included a rest day. After exploring the Scottish Highlands and staying in a Scottish Castle, we’ll ride south to the Cairngorms National Park before arriving in Edinburgh just in time for the famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Our engaging riding experience includes plenty of twisty scenic roads, with daily arrivals at new locations after 5 or 6 hours of riding. Each evening, we stay in lively towns with a great range of restaurants and pubs for you to explore and engage with the local Irish and Scottish social scene.
Immerse yourself in the exquisite Celtic landscapes and culture of the Celts, and see why our customers consider this the ultimate motorcycle tour of Ireland and Scotland. Book now and join us for the ride of a lifetime!
Your Guide
Guided tour by Lemonrock local guide
The Bike & Gear
Accommodation, Food & Other Details
Bikes
Riding Gear
Insurance
Tour Type | Guided |
2023 Dates | 24th July 2023 to 11th August 2023 |
Duration | 19 days in total incl arrival and departure days 17 riding days, of which 2 are optional rest days |
Hotel Nights | 18 nights in fantastic 3 & 4 star hotels, incl 2 Castle stays |
KM's | 3,978km, riding approx 283km per day |
Skill Level | Intermediate to experienced: Routes include switchbacks and narrow roads. |
Highlights | Trim Castle, Giants Causeway, Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, Conor Pass, Connemara National Park, The Burren, Loch Ness, Inverness, Edinburgh, Slieve League and Northern Ireland, Isle of Skye, Atlantic Sky Road, Achill Island, Cairngorms National Park, Galloway National Park, Loch Lomond, Edinburgh Fringe Festival |
Participants | 10 Bikes Maximum 6 bikes Minimum |
Our company co-founder and life long motorcycle enthusiast, Paul will lead this motorcycle tour of Ireland and Scotland. Paul is a relaxed but thorough and professional motorcyclist who is well travelled and experienced on riding these types of roads. Formerly a motorcycle sidecar racer, his motorcycling style ensures the ride is progressive, safe and considerate. He is also a handy person to have around when things go wrong, as he can turn his hand to most “mcivor” style roadside repairs! Paul is a keen sailor and angler and has a love of the countryside, which will be evident when you ride in his company. Knowledgeable and happy to converse on any topic, except politics!
Some pictures of this Motorcycle Tour of Ireland and Scotland!
Explore the itinerary for this Motorcycle Tour of Ireland and Scotland! Routes are subject to change.
ARRIVAL
24th July 2023
Day 2 – 335km/ 209m (4hrs 30 mins riding)
Bike orientation – We take time to make sure you are comfortable on your bike, have the correct riding gear and ready for Ride Briefing for today
Today you’ll start with some nice riding routes as you ride through the lush meadows of Co. Meath, then making your way through the Heartlands of Ireland and staying in the lively town of Killarney (4 star).
Group Dinner included.
Day 3 – 248km/ 155m (6 hours 25mins including lunch and breaks)
Day 4 – 302km/ 189m (7 hours 30 mins including lunch and breaks)
Day 5 – 320km/ 200m (6 hours 15 mins including lunch and breaks)
Day 6 – Rest Day
Enjoy a well-earned day off Westport, explore the busy town, relax in the hotel Spa, or take an optional ride out to explore Achill Island.
Achill is home to several filming locations for the award-winning movie, The Banshees of Innisherin.
Day 7 – 262km/ 164m (4 hours 25 mins)
Day 8 – 180km/ 111m (3 hours 30 mins)
Our route today will bring us into Sligo town before heading along the coastline to Ballyshannon. Lunch in the picturesque seaside harbour town of Mullaghmore before we head back out to Donegal town.
Next on our route, we ride through Killybegs, Ireland’s largest fishing port, before heading up to view Sliabh Liag, Ireland’s highest sea cliffs.
We take some very scenic routes through the Glengesh Pass into the town of Ardara before riding north-westwards to north Donegal where we stop for the evening in Downings Bay. (3 star)
Today we are taking a ride onto the Inishowen Peninsula and crossing Lough Foyle by ferry to the North Antrim Coastline.
Follow the famous North West 200 race track where legends have raced before you. We will stop off to visit Bushmills Distillery, which is reputedly the oldest whiskey distillery in the world! We may take a few “wee drams” to sample later back at the hotel. Dunluce Castle is on this coastline and is very spectacular and of course the famed Giants Causeway.
Our hotel this evening is on the Antrim Coast and is a Castle Hotel, overlooking the Irish sea.
Group DInner.
Day 9 – 384km/ 240m (7 hours 15 mins including 2 hours on ferry)
We need an early start early to pick up our ferry for Scotland. The ferry takes about 2 ½ hours and has good facilities, so it’s a good opportunity to have breakfast and be ready for the road when we disembark. We take an easterly route before heading northwards to our first overnight destination near Loch Lomond. 3 star hotel.
Group dinner included.
We are taking a shorter day’s ride today to allow plenty of time to absorb the wonderful scenery. Our destination also is located in the Scottish wilds with excellent local walking opportunities.
Glencoe is a stunning part of Scotland with plenty of photo opportunities.
The route continues on through Fort William before arriving in Fort Agustus for the evening.
Day 10 – 348km/ 218m (5 hours 40 mins)
Our route today takes us to Fort Augustus along the shores of Loch Ness before heading North Westwards toward the Isle of Skye.
We are staying two nights in Skeabost Lodge, which is a superb hotel. Dinner is included on the first evening and, on the second-night dinner is served afloat on a small cruise boat!
Day 11 – Rest Day
Well deserved at this stage, but some may wish to ride around the island to explore or simply take a day off and wander around the very picturesque town of Portree. The town is perched on cliffs overlooking the harbour, so there is plenty to see and do for the culturally curious!
However, the scenery around the Isle of Skye is simply stunning and even if the clouds are down, we think it’s a very well worthwhile ride! Normally it takes between 3 and 4 hours, so we will be back in plenty of time to explore Portree and then join the boat for our evening cruise.
Our route will bring us along the western seaboard before heading inland through the highlands to the east coast.
The route brings us through magnificent scenery through the Scottish highlands on stunning biking roads.
Our destination is Tulloch Castle where we will stay for the night.
Group DInner included.
Day 13 – 250km/ 156m (4 hours)
Today we have a shorter ride south through the Cairngorms National Park to get us into Edinburgh a little earlier, so we have time to explore this beautiful city.
We will stop over for lunch and a guided tour of Scotland’s oldest working distillery.
A tour of Edinburgh Castle is a must see and it is situated close by our hotel. Edinburgh has increasingly become known for its culinary experiences, so we have a selection of very nice restaurants to explore!
Superb late nigh entertainment is provided by the famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where there are literally thousands of acts to choose from.
Day 14 – 310km/ 194m (5 hours 30 mins)
Today’s ride takes us through some lovely riding roads towards Dunfries where we can visit Robert Burns house and absorb some of the Scottish literary culture. Finally our ride takes us through the Galloway Forest Park to our overnight destination. We can have a leisurely night here as our ferry in the morning does not depart until 11:30am.
Day 15 – 310km/ 194m (6 hours 35 mins including ferry to Ireland)
Our ferry is very close by the hotel so we should be on the high seas by 11:30 and making our way back to the Emerald Isle! Once we arrive in Belfast, we have a choice of riding the main motorway back to Trim, which will get us in for an early final dinner, or if the weather is on our side, we can take a more circuitous route down the Ards Peninsula and meander through some of the lesser known parts of Northern Ireland before crossing over to Carlingford by a short ferry. We will make our decision on the day and plan for the best outcome!
Our final evening will include dinner and some festivities in the historic town of Trim.
Departure Date 11th August 2023
Transported back to Dublin Airport for your flight home.
Included in your tour package is a personalised itinerary of this motorcycle tour of Ireland and Scotland which you can download to your phone.
We include everything from your flight details and airport transfers to hotel check in references. You’ll also find points of interest and our favourite places to explore along the riding route, as well as some frequently asked questions, contact numbers and manuals.
We will send this to you and your group ahead of time so that you can start reading before your trip! On arrival, we’ll also present you with a souvenir road book.
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July 24th - August 11th 2023
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