Wild Atlantic Biker
guided
The 4-Day Peninsula Tour
- Duration
- 4 days
- Distance
- 590 km
- Riding time
- ~12 hours
- Level
- Moderate
- Group size
- 3–12 riders
- Price
- from €1,400
Four days based out of Bantry — West Cork's coast from Kinsale to Drombeg, the Mizen and the Sheep's Head, the Healy and Caha Passes around Beara, and home to Cork through Gougane Barra.
Day by day
Day 1: West Cork's coast to Bantry
Cork out through Kinsale and the Old Head, Dunworley and Clonakilty to Red Strand, Long Strand and the Drombeg Stone Circle, then Skibbereen and Ballydehob into Bantry for the night. About 160 km · 3.5 hours riding.
Day 2: The Mizen & the Sheep's Head
Bantry to Schull and Crookhaven for the Mizen, back by Durrus and Ahakista (the Air India Memorial Garden) to the Sheep's Head and the Goat's Path, then the Bog Road into Bantry — free time or a boat trip in the afternoon. About 145 km · 3 hours riding.
Day 3: The Healy Pass, Beara & the Caha Pass
Bantry to Glengarriff and over the Healy Pass to Castletownbere, Allihies and Eyeries, then Kenmare and back through the Caha Pass and Ballylickey to Bantry. About 177 km · 3.5 hours riding.
Day 4: Gougane Barra & home to Cork
Bantry to Gougane Barra, then Ballingeary and Macroom back into Cork. About 108 km · 2 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
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 GeorgeQuestions 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.