scenic drives ireland

Ladies View is located between Kenmare and Killarney along the Ring of Kerry Route (N71). It's about 12 miles from Killarney and the stunning views of Killarney's Upper Lakes are awe inspiring to say the least, making it a major stopping point on any Ring of Kerry tour. The name Ladies View dates back to 1861. Queen Victoria's ladies in waiting were so inspired by the breathtaking view that they named it Ladies View....

There are three well-signposted scenic drives in County Wexford. Just follow the brown road signs to see some of Wexford's natural heritage at its best. The Bannow Drive - pick up the first sign at Wellingtonbridge on the R733. The Slaney Drive - pick up the first sign at the National Heritage Park, just off the start of N11. The Hook Drive - pick up the first sign at Tintern Abbey, just off the R733. In addition to these scenic routes another suggestion is to follow The Heritage Qu...

East Coast Tour

Circular tours - one north, the other south of Dublin.


DAY 1


Northern Tour


306km/190mls


Take the Navan road out of Dublin for Tara - site of a former royal acropolis, situated in an area rich in ancient monuments. Continue north to Navan, Donaghmore and Slane. Visit the Bronze Age cemeteries at Brugh na Boinne, King Williams Glen, Mellifont Abbey and Monasterboice, before heading for Dunleer, Castlebellingha...

If there is nothing to make the jaw drop on this drive, there is plenty to take it wag in conversation and song. Paddy Riley 'looked down the street on that very first morn, and gave a great crow of delight'.

The notherners are quieter in appreciating their region's charms, but the Clogher Valley folk are great ones for choirs. With Cavan, Clones, Lisnaskea and many dremay villages on this mainly rural route, the tourist should take it when he is in the mood for good fellowhsip.
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A spectacular scenic route connecting picturesque West Waterford with South Tipperary over the Knockmealdown Mountains....

Cavan and the Shannon Source One day tour 185km From the county town of Cavan head north eastwards for Cootehill, visit Bellamont Forest and House. Take the Shercock road from Cootehill, after 5km a signpost at the left directs you to the impressive Cohaw court cairn.
Continue to Shercock enjoying lake views over Lough Sillan on the way. From Shercock the next town is Bailieborough and on to Virginia.

There are fine examples of drumlin landscape on this route. Lough Ramor at Vir...

Lough Navar Forest Drive A 7 mile long tarmaced road through hundreds of hectares of conifer forest. Major viewpoint over Lower Lough Erne. Numerous vista parks, view points and picnic sites have been constructed where the motorist can drive in and enjoy the scenery. One particular vista park overlooking Lower Lough Erne is perched right on a cliff edge and must afford the most spectacular view in Fermanagh. It is from this car park that the northern end of the Fermanagh Lakeland R...

The very popular Heritage Town of Ardara, a leading centre for the Donegal hand-woven tweed and hand-knit garment industry, is the starting point for the varied drive. Follow the signs from Dungloe heading north from Ardara. Some 6km out take a left, signposted Rosbeg. Small, picturesque cottages are tucked into the lea of the rounded hills before Loughros Mor Bay opens up to your left, with Slievetooey dominating the horizon. Nearing Rosbeg you will see Kiltorris Lough to the right an...

Waterford and the Comeragh Mountains One day scecic tour 177km Depart New Ross and follow the coast to Ballyhack crossing to County Waterford by the Passage East car ferry. Follow the coastline to Dunmore East passing Woodstown Strand with its beautiful sandy beach and on to the popular seaside resort of Tramore. Continue on by the scenic coast road by Annestown and the fishing village of Bunmahon towards Dungarvan. Dungarvan is attractively situated south of the Comeragh and monavullagh Mountai...

Dublin and Wicklow Mountains

177km

One-day scenic tour.

Leave Dublin by the suburb of Rathfarnham, 6km south of the city. The ruined building known as 'The Hell Fire Club' forms a prominent landmark to the summit of Mount Pellet, 6km south of Rathfarnham. Drive via Glencullen, Kilternan and The Scalp into Enniskerry - one of the prettiest villages in Ireland. From here you can visit Powerscourt Estate and Gardens, which include the highest waterfall in these isl...