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Wild Atlantic Biker
Riders take in the view over Glanmore Lake at the top of the Healy Pass

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The 2-Day Weekend Tour

from €7002026 dates coming soon
Duration
2 days
Distance
335 km
Riding time
~7 hours
Level
Moderate
Group size
3–12 riders
Price
from €700

A weekend loop from Cork — the length of the Beara Peninsula, over the Healy Pass, a night in Bantry, and home through Gougane Barra. Guided by George, on your own bike.

Day by day

  1. The fishing harbour at Castletownbere under the Caha Mountains

    Day 1: The Beara Peninsula & the Healy Pass

    Cork out through Crookstown, Coppeen and Kealkill to Glengarriff, then the length of the Beara Peninsula — Adrigole, Castletownbere, Allihies and Eyeries — before Lauragh and over the Healy Pass into Bantry for the night. About 235 km · 4.5 hours riding.

  2. St Finbarr's lakeside oratory at Gougane Barra, West Cork

    Day 2: Gougane Barra & home to Cork

    Bantry to Kealkill and Gougane Barra, then Ballingeary and Toons Bridge back into Cork. About 100 km · 2.5 hours riding.

What’s covered

Included

  • Overnight accommodation with breakfast
  • George as your guide for the full route
  • Breakdown cover

Not included

  • Lunches and evening meals
  • Petrol

Good to know

  • Bring your own bike and riding kit
  • Minimum 3 riders, maximum 12 per tour
  • Carry your own luggage on your bike — you need very little for a short tour
  • Bespoke one-on-one tours can be arranged
George Thompson, founder of Wild Atlantic Biker

Your guide

George Thompson

Three decades in the saddle and the paddock — now sharing Ireland's west coast with riders from around the world.

Meet George

Questions riders ask

Do I need my own motorcycle?

Yes — every rider is on their own bike. You need a full motorcycle licence, and your bike roadworthy, taxed and insured for riding in Ireland. There is no rental fleet, and no rental markup.

How many riders will be on the tour?

A minimum of 3 and a maximum of 12. If a departure doesn't reach 3 riders, you'll be offered another date or a full refund of anything you've paid.

What's included in the price?

Overnight accommodation with breakfast, George as your guide for the full route, and breakdown cover. Lunches, evening meals and petrol are yours — that keeps the price honest.

What about luggage?

You carry your own luggage on your bike — you need very little for a short tour. Most riders manage with a tail bag or panniers.

What if the weather turns?

Ireland rides well in most weather and tours go ahead rain or shine. If a route has to change on safety grounds, George re-plans around it; if we have to cancel a tour entirely, you get another date or a full refund.

How does booking work?

Send an enquiry — form, WhatsApp or email — and George confirms the tour, date and price with you personally, usually within 24 hours. Any deposit arrangements are confirmed in writing when you book.

Ready to ride?

Send an enquiry and George will come back to you personally — usually within 24 hours.

Plan your ride

Get in touch to discuss dates, routes and accommodation.

Start your enquiry