Mizen to Malin Cycle Tour (8)
£ 1,625
Our Mizen to Malin cycle tour is a legendary journey across the length of Ireland, spanning approximately 920 km from the southernmost point to the northernmost point of the island. This epic cycle tour takes you through some of Ireland's most breath-taking landscapes, charming towns, and historic sites. Expect great music and apres bike banter in the pub!
Wild Atlantic Cycling is based in Ireland! The only Irish company successfully running the Ireland End-to-End!
2025 Dates:
3rd to 10th May 2025 SPACES AVAILABLE (GUARANTEED TO RUN)
7th to 14th June 2025 SPACES AVAILABLE (GUARANTEED TO RUN)
16th to 23rd August 2025 SPACES AVAILABLE (GUARANTEED TO RUN)
See Dates and Rates section below to book
Mizen to Malin 8 Day Cycle Tour Route Map
The west coast of Ireland is rich in awe-inspiring landscapes, fascinating characters and foot-tapping music. Cycling Ireland End to End from the most southerly point to the most northerly will leave you with rich memories, new friends and a thirst for more! There is no better way to explore the wild beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way from Mizen Head to Malin Head than from the saddle. The grandeur of the Cork and Kerry mountains. The warmth and joy of a night in a Galway pub. The lunar like landscape of the Burren. The packed mountain ranges dominating the horizon of the Connemara National Park. The giant Sea Loughs of the Inishowen Peninsula. Your end-to-end journey of seven days has a breath-taking finish on the rocky promontory of Malin Head.
This Ireland End-to-End is suitable for the AVID Rider (Find out if you are an AVID or ACTIVE style of rider here). It is a challenging tour with some longer days in the saddle. Days vary, but generally the route has some climbs of medium difficulty and a few which are challenging. You will most likely need to train for the event and ensure you are fit enough to complete the distance and climbing. If you prefer something with shorter daily distance, then we'd love to see you on the 12-day version of the Ireland End to End.
Distance, Climbing & Elevation
The total distance is 925 km with 8,550 meters of climbing.
Our last day is shorter (67 km) to give time for packing and the journey back to Belfast, however it does include the iconic Irish climb of Mamore Gap (yikes!).
The first six days are representative of the average distance and elevation in general - 142 km and 1,290 metres of climbing
Price
The price is £1,625 per person sharing. Some single rooms are available for an additional supplement of £500.
Bicycle Rental
We strongly encourage you to bring your own bike - you will have a bike you know and are comfortable riding for the duration of the journey. Flying with a bike case, box or bag, checked in as special luggage is now very common and safe. And….we offer to take charge of your bike bag or box at the start of the tour and have it conveniently returned to you at the finish. If you don’t have your own bike box many local bike shops now provide very reasonably priced rental options.
Cycling Weekly have done a great article on Best bike bags and boxes 2025: protect and transport your bike with ease while travelling (link opens in new window). It’s well worth taking a few minutes to read.
If you still prefer to rent a bike for this tour, you may try the Dublin-based shops below.
Phoenix Park Bikes - https://www.phoenixparkbikes.com/
River Cycles - https://rivercycles.com/
Are E-Bikes Suitable?
A question we get asked more and more! How far an Electric-assist bike will get you depends on the level of assist, type of terrain you're riding, and your weight. E-bikes have opened up a world of cycling to a wider audience. However not all types of E-bikes are suitable for all our tours.
Given the daily distance and climbing on our AVID tours, E-bikes are ordinarily not suitable. However, if you have ridden for many years on a regular road bike and now simply seek a little extra assistance on some of the tougher climbs, then we won’t discourage. The type of E-bike suitable would be an Electric Road Bike with dropped handlebars such as the one in this picture. By contrast, Electric Hybrid Bikes are often heavy with weighty frames and batteries. They don’t usually fit well in our vans or on our bike racks either!
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