Donegal Coast One Day Self-Guided E-Bike Tour
- 4–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Pedal assist e-bike tour to immerse you in the sights, sounds, and smells of Ireland's Atlantic coastline. Breathe the salty sea air while you visit: - Europe's highest sea cliffs - Pristine sandy beaches - A 5000 year-old court tomb - Early Christian standing stones - The ancient valley of Glencolmcille We provide quality e-bikes, maps, and on-call support. The pace you cycle at is up to you, but to get the most from your experience it is best to allow at least 4 hours.
Inclusions
What's included
- Detailed turn by turn route instructions.
- Safety equipment including high visibility vest and helmet.
- Top of the range electrically assisted bike (e-bike).
- Detailed guide notes on points of interest, history etc.
- Support in case of mechanical problems.
What's not
- Entry to sites and attractions.
- Food and drink.
Itinerary
Amazing views at Europe's highest sea cliffs.
Visit a 5000 year-old court tomb.
Visit a pristine sheltered sandy beach at the end of a horseshoe bay.
Visit the restored Village dating from the 18th century, now a museum craft shop and café.
Map of Ireland's 32 counties. Created by a collaboration involving one sculptor from each county. The monument commemorates the 1916 rising.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Day Trip of Donegal Coast
Renting a bike from Ireland By Bike was a really good experience. It is a nice locally run family business. When I emailed about renting a bike they were quick to respond and answered any questions that arose. I was staying in Donegal town and took a morning bus to Carrick and upon arrival the bike was ready to go for me to head out. It was my first time using an e bike so I was given a good run down of how it works. The bike was equipped with a detailed map of the area and good descriptions on where to go/ what to see and good directions, it also came with paniers and a handy handle bar bag. The bike was also in excellent shape. The bike was available for me all day even after closing time which is really nice if you want to extend the bike day into the evening. The area is beautiful and exploring it by bike is a really great way to really get a feel of the area. I highly recommend Ireland By Bike if you are in the area for a bit or if you are looking to do a multi day bike tour.
5Take in the scenery of Glen Colmcille
Due to the heavy rain, we popped down to pick up our bikes a bit later in the day once the weather cleared. We were welcomed by Nora and our two bikes were both ready for pick up. The bikes were fantastic and so was the weather. If we hit a hill the bikes were put into Turbo mode which made the hills a breeze. The Silver Strand Beach is simply stunning and the route and the views were very enjoyable. After our day out we went to the Rusty Nail for dinner. You get so much more cycling the route provided and it was one of the highlights of our trip away. Nora was very flexible and even told us that if our batteries ran out, to come back and get a replacement. We were away for around four hours and returned our bikes with the batteries still nearly fully charged. If you are in the area, hire a bike and take in the scenery. Very enjoyable and with such good bikes, very relaxing.
5Great scenery. Excellent bike rental shop.
Our cruise ship stopped at Killybegs. A member of our traveling group found Ireland by Bike on TripAdvisor and booked a bunch of e-bikes. We were picked up at the dock, driven to Carrick, and outfitted for a day of riding. The equipment was in superb condition. The proprietor was extremely helpful and friendly. He provided laminated maps of the recommended route and supplemented with extra tips. The first stop was at the Sliabh Liag cliffs. Super views. Thank the lord for e-bikes, as there were a couple of pretty steep hills to get there. Stopped for lunch at the Rusty Mackerel pub on the way back. Good spot. The second leg was through the open country to Silver Strand Beach. A long, but relatively flat run through peat and sheep fields. Lots of sheep, some in roads. We saw a very competent sheep dog herding a flock down to a gate. If you're looking to spend a day in beautiful countryside and offset some of the extra calories from the cruise ship buffet, you'll be hard pressed to beat this experience.
5Best Excursion of our Trip!
Incredible experience. We were a group of 11 friends from the Dallas / Fort Worth area traveling on the Oceania Vista. During our stop in Killybegs we did the Donegal Coast One Day Self-Guided E-Bike Tour. It was our favorite excursion of this trip! Seamus of Ireland by Bike was fantastic. I had contacted him in advance and he arranged transportation to and from the dock to his shop in Carrick where our adventure began. We started riding at around 10:00am and finished at 4:00pm, then had a "pint" at a local pub before our driver picked us up at 4:30pm. We rode at a fairly relaxed pace and stopped a number of times. This route could have been completed an hour or more faster for a smaller group or those that biked at a faster pace. The scenery was spectacular and included some great walks (e.g., Sliabh Liag and Silver Strand Beach). I won't list all the stop options because they are covered well in the itinerary. We had lunch at the Rusty Mackerel in Carrick and the Guinness Irish Stew was excellent.
5It was a great day trip...
It was a great day trip -Silver Strand Beach, Glencolmcille, Sliebh Lieg. The scenery was spectacular. I didn’t get the name of the assistant but she was very helpful and got us off to a great start. The bikes were great quality at a very reasonable price. I would recommend this trip.
510/10 experience biking through donegal
10/10 experience biking through Donegal. This was such a unique experience to be able to bike along the coasts and go at your own pace. The e-bikes provided a lot of assistance which made it much easier to bike farther and faster. So many sheep on the way!! Slieve League was absolutely incredible as was Silver Strand Beach. Seamus was very friendly and welcoming when we arrived, and we are so grateful he allowed us to return our bikes a bit later so that we could take our time at each stop! Would recommend this to anyone visiting Ireland, it may be far from Dublin but it is worth the trip 100%!!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- From the centre of the village take the road towards Killybegs. After crossing the bridge you will see us directly ahead. IBy car from the Killybegs direction look for us on the left as you enter the village. If you are arriving by bus we are 100 meters from the bus stop. Eircode: F94 VY84
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Ireland By Bike
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum height: 1.50 metres (5'0")
- Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult
- All participants must be competent cyclists.
How it compares in Donegal
- Its from-price is 94% below the median of the 10 day trips we list in Donegal.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 10.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Donegal
Donegal is a harbour town at the head of Donegal Bay in north-west Ireland, with a fifteenth-century castle and wild Atlantic coast around it.
Donegal town stands where the River Eske meets Donegal Bay, in the far north-west of Ireland. The Diamond, a triangular market square with an obelisk, is the centre, and Donegal Castle, a fifteenth-century O'Donnell stronghold with a seventeenth-century wing, stands beside the river. Nearby, the ruins of a Franciscan friary recall the Four Masters, who compiled Irish annals in the 1630s.
