'The rocky road to Dublin'.

[Bearbonesnorm]

I've had an idea for a route and thought I'd gauge opinion to see whether it's worth continuing to think about it or not.

The rocky road to Dublin ... start somewhere in mid / west / north Wales. Travel north heading for Holyhead and the ferry to Dublin. Once in Dublin, turn left which is downhill and set a course for Rosslare. Another ferry over to Fishguard and back to the start.

Yes, no?

[thenorthwind]

I'm just intrigued by which came first: the name or the route?

[Bearbonesnorm]

Catchy in't it

[ScotRoutes]

Original, Caramel or the new Peanut Butter.

[Borderer]

That sounds great. We have friends in Rosslare that we have been to visit, its really beautiful there with a great climate. Didn't cycle, was in our camper back then so I can't offer any insights. People are great though, really kind and welcoming.

[Bearbonesnorm]

Original, Caramel or the new Peanut Butter.

Ooh well done Colin - an ideal sponsorship opportunity I'd not thought of

[restlessshawn]

Apart from a few bits in Wicklow it's the wrong side of Ireland really. Actual off road land access is a minefield (not literally).

[Bearbonesnorm]

Apart from a few bits in Wicklow it's the wrong side of Ireland really. Actual off road land access is a minefield (not literally).

Yes, I found much of the east coast 'shut' when I was last there. Maybe lanes, etc once across the water?

Thinking - if the name's an issue, we could swap it to The Irish Rover and still keep the biscuit deal

[middleagedmadness]

as long as the ferry isn't into the north wall that sounds grand , my wife is from sheriff street (just behind the north wall docks) and you would be lucky to come out of there with the grips off the bars its not called knackeragura for no reason.

[GregMay]

Stu,

Being from "that way" I'd be happy enough to inform your route to Dublin :)

G

[landel]

The Wicklow Way walking route will take you a long way down the east coast. I've not done it and it's not strictly allowed for biking but it definitely has been done. Mostly rideable as far as I've read. Ireland is awkward with regards to offroad access. Most of the land it privately owned. Link to an old GPX below, would need to be double checked.

http://www.wicklowway.com/

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10206734

[Bearbonesnorm]

Cheers Greg, that'll be handy. Only time I've ridden through Dublin was during rush hour when I was late for the ferry, so it's a bit hazy.

The Wicklow Way walking route will take you a long way down the east coast. I've not done it and it's not strictly allowed for biking but it definitely has been done. Mostly rideable as far as I've read. Ireland is awkward with regards to offroad access. Most of the land it privately owned. Link to an old GPX below, would need to be double checked.

Ta, I shall take a look

[GregMay]

Stu, pop me a mail and I can help.

WW is no problem to ride, did it over a few days before. Failed on a double unsupported attempt. A nice chunks of HAB and a lot of riding on railway sleepers.

IMG_0093 by Greg.May, on Flickr