Ireland's west coast from Kinsale to Malin Head — cliffs, beaches and pubs. That is what Wild Atlantic Way promises, and it delivers. At about 1,600 miles (2,574 km), it is a drive best taken slowly, over 10–14 days, with time to pull over whenever the view demands it on the way from Kinsale to Malin Head.
Open this route in XCRSNSetting out from Kinsale
Start early, with a full tank and a loose plan. Kinsale is where the road begins, and the first miles set the rhythm for everything that follows.
The first big moment is Cliffs of Moher. Give it the time it deserves; it is why many people make this trip at all.
Along the way
The road strings together Dingle, Cliffs of Moher, Galway and Westport. Each one makes a natural break, and Galway sits close to the middle if you want to split the drive with a night's sleep.
Do not miss Slea Head Drive.
Arriving in Malin Head
Save energy for the final stretch: Connemara is still ahead.
By the end you will have seen Cliffs of Moher, Slea Head Drive and Connemara, and you will understand why Wild Atlantic Way belongs on any list of great drives.
When to go and how to pace it
The best time to drive it is May–September. Plan on 10–14 days so the drive never feels rushed.
Check route weather and fuel stops on the Plan tab before you go.
XCRSN prices fuel for every leg in the local currency, finds stops along the way and books overnights near each town.
