scenic drives ireland

Deep bays and spectacular peninsular scenery, an ancient Celtic castle, a rock where the O'Donnell Chieftains were inaugurated, and a most varied and interesting forest park, are some of the fascinating attractions of this drive presided over by massive Muckish Mountain....

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...

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...

Take the Glenfarne road from Manorhamilton and turn right, signposted Caiseail. These caiseail are two Iron Age stone forts which date from about 500BC and they lie about 5km from the junction with the Glenfarne road. The road is narrow and crosses wild and beautiful scenery. Access to the forts is signposted and should be attempted by foot, leaving the car on the road. Boots are recommended as the ground underfoot is often soggy. Gates and fences need to be negotiated to reach the forts and ca...

Among the many walks or short drives from Avoca village are 1. Go past the Catholic Church and out via Sulphurbrook and Kilmacoo, turn left at Kilmacoo Cross, through Conary village; turn left at next crossroads to the Motte Stone, a glacial boulder of granite about 10 feet high by 14 feet by 10 feet perched on the summit of a hill over 800 feet high. From the top of the stone there is an extensive view of the valley. 2. From Avoca village turn left at Ballygahan Garage up Red Road...

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 Moun...

Take the Glenfarne road from Manorhamilton. An old black and white mileage sign with the legends Manorhamilton 1 and Enniskillen 22 3/4 provides the signal to turn left for this scenic drive. A narrow road leads to Ballyboy and Doagh Mountain and the splendid views these mountains enjoy. The mature forestry through which the road passes, provides many lovely walks and scenic picnic spots. Return to Manorhamilton. Complete the Wild Rose Tour by taking the main Sligo road crossing the Owenmore a...

So complex is north Donegal's coast line that any tour can take many variations depending how much time you have. Best views are from minor roads rather than the N56, but skirting the peninsulas is time-consuming, and roads may be poorly surfaced. The highlights of the journey are the sculpted rocks at Crohy Head near Dungloe, the fiery headland known as Bloody Foreland and the panoramic seascapes around Horn Head and Rosguill. If you still have time and a taste for this gorgeous scenery, F...

Starting in Drumshanbo and finishing in Manorhamilton, Sli Liatroma is a way marked trail of remarkable beauty. Narrow roads and good tracks ensure that the walk is not too difficult. Distinctive drumlins fill your horizons on the first part of this walk until Sliabh an Iarainn slowly assumes a dominant presence, right. A flavour of travel before the motor car can be appreciated as this old coach road plunges and climbs over the broad shoulder of Sliabh an Iarainn, which carries it. After the...

Exciting sea cliffs fringe the popular resort of Bundoran, the staring point for this drive. Boasting an EC Blue Flag quality beach, which attracts thousands of families in the summer months, this seaside town has added to its year-round appeal by its lively entertainment programme.
Driving north on the N15 towards Ballyshannon, situated on the River Erne since it was founded in the 17th century, the steep, narrow streets of Ballyshannon give this town a character and atmosphere which is...