10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Wild Atlantic Way That You Shouldn't Miss

February 24, 2022 Roseanne Arnett

Discover the best top things to do in Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland including Banna Strand, Knocknarea, Killarney National Park, Slea Head Drive, Dingle Peninsula, Skellig Michael, The Great Western Greenway, Atlantic Drive on Achill Island, Wild Atlantic Way, Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms.
Restaurants in Wild Atlantic Way

1. Banna Strand

Banna, Tralee V92 E395 Ireland
Excellent
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5.0 based on 525 reviews

Banna Strand

Reviewed By GalwaayGalwaygirl34 - Galway, Ireland

Visited this beach while away.Such a beautiful beach , we walked for a long while , the beach is kept spotlessly clean loved it

2. Knocknarea

Sligo Ireland 353-71-61201 http://www.megalithicireland.com/Knocknarea.htm
Excellent
78%
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5.0 based on 660 reviews

Knocknarea

Reviewed By brianf197 - Sligo, Ireland

I always go up the back way so cant say anything about the new walk way. Its a lovely easy climb and the views are class on a nice day

3. Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park Cork Road, Killarney Ireland +353 85 801 7973 http://www.killarneynationalpark.ie/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 7,201 reviews

Killarney National Park

Reviewed By thewarrensDublin - Dublin, Ireland

Spent a wonderful couple of hours walking around this Park! it has really spectacular views of the surrounding area I'm beautiful red deer wandering around very close to you. it is a "must visit" place when you are in Killarney and parts of it are located right beside the centre of Killarney.

4. Slea Head Drive

Ireland +353 87 264 8646 http://www.ireland.com/en-gb/itineraries/wild-atlantic-way/killarney-to-slea-head
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5.0 based on 1,200 reviews

Slea Head Drive

Scenic drive from Dingle Town to the Dingle Peninsula and back.

Reviewed By Scotlandmac - Glasgow, United Kingdom

Loved this area, along with Connemara, our favourites of a week's driving tour. As a big Ryan's Daughter fan, I was thrilled to visit, again after 25 years, this area made famous in the film.Some wonderful coastal views, all feels more open and quieter than the R of K, much shorter of course. Glad we made the 2 hour + journey from St Finan's Bay to enjoy it all again. Some fine archaeological sites too. Highlight is the small spectacular beach of Dunquin. Last time, we also got over to Great Blasket island, a fine trip in itself.

5. Dingle Peninsula

Ireland
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5.0 based on 821 reviews

Dingle Peninsula

Reviewed By pupumann0 - Ballycastle, United Kingdom

Cant believe this is my first review of anything dingle related - it truest must be on everyone’s bucket list - the peninsula is very rugged and rural full of beautiful vistas and landscapes and peppered with ancient ogham stones cairns and clachan! And around every corner a wonderful country pub or eatery ! Go south out of Dingle as road is narrow and mostly people use this clockwise road route ;-) slea head is a highlight look out for off road historic sites We visited the group if ogham ancient stones at Colaiste Ide just outside Dingle town at Ventry ! A true highlight not to be missed is the visit to the blanket island interpretive Centre , amazing design very thought provoking and a place for mindfulness and delicious home made food in their cafe mmm rhubarb crumble :-) Everywhere you drive there are remnants of old so photo opportunities everywhere ! No wonder they filmed Star Wars there ! Just go !

6. Skellig Michael

Ballinskeillig Bay Ireland +353 66 947 6306 [email protected] http://www.skelligexperience.com/skellig_michael.html
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5.0 based on 736 reviews

Skellig Michael

Reviewed By Yonderluzt

First, you need to book this well in advance. They only allow so many visitors per day. I won't comment on the tour companies because I only have experience with one (and it was good). Some days the weather is too rough to land boats. Because the trips are booked full weeks in advance, you can't reschdue for another day. That being said, if you get a reservation, and if the weather cooperates, this is well worth the trip. There are a lot of steps, so being in decent shape helps, but I wouldn't call it trecherous by any means. There are plenty of videos that give a good idea of what to expect. Watch them and take that into consideration if you have young children or folks who particularly don't like heights, or jumping on and off a rolling deck, into consideration. IMHO the trip is well worth it.

7. The Great Western Greenway

The Green The Green The Green Civic Offices Altamont Street, Westport F28 CK31 Ireland +353 87 799 9985 http://www.greenway.ie
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5.0 based on 1,438 reviews

The Great Western Greenway

Reviewed By UndergroundOfHappy

Wonderful day cycling from Achill back to Westport. Love the way the Greenway is close to the road in places although protected or segregated, giving you a picture of the vehicle traffic as you're whistling to yourself, gliding along past picture perfect views. The coastline, hillscape, terrain are all stunning, also nice to see the odd bit of local farm activity along the cycle path. At one point a ram literally said hello to us from high up on a rock (that's what we told ourselves anyway!). Stopped in Mulranny and Newport, both perfect stop offs for bit of food or refreshment, and great views of the coastline or river. We brought two kids of 9 years old and the 42km was just about manageable for them, it's mostly flat anyway. But there were plenty of even younger children we passed along the way too. An unforgettable day's cycling. Highly recommended.

8. Atlantic Drive on Achill Island

Westport Ireland http://www.visitachill.com/en/atlanticdrive.html
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5.0 based on 1,306 reviews

Atlantic Drive on Achill Island

Reviewed By Venture14995

I love Achill Island and visit it at least twice a year. There is a lovely drive from Mulranny along by the coast with views of Clare Island & lots of sheep on the road. Keem beach is worth a visit at any time of the year.

9. Wild Atlantic Way

Wild Atlantic Way The Atlantic Coast of Ireland, Galway Ireland +353 91 778 778 http://www.wildatlanticway.com/home
Excellent
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5.0 based on 2,705 reviews

Wild Atlantic Way

Reviewed By 2hopeless - Chichester, United Kingdom

After spending 3 days in Dublin we headed to the west stopping en route at the diner in Ballinasloe which was good for a quick lunch. We spent 3 nights in Galway, taking in the Galway Food Tour and enjoying the bars and street entertainment in the Latin Quarter. Onward for a few nights in Doolin Co. Clare visiting The Buren, Inis Oirr Aran Island, and the local hostelries. A lengthy scenic drive through Kerry, around the lakes of Killarney (unfortunately on a rainy misty day) to the Beara Peninsula for 4 days. Whilst we enjoyed all of it the change in scenery at each place captured the imagination and we all felt that it was merely an introduction for us to revisit soon. We travelled in June, however, roads are narrow and at peak holiday time it may be annoying as there are so many camper vans and huge tour buses at some of the more well known sights so cars have to move over, getting superficial scratches from the hedgerows. Be careful because there are ditches alongside the roads which are not obvious as they are covered in vegetation and may appear as solid ground.

10. Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms

Muckross House & Gardens The Killarney National Park, Killarney V93 EW28 Ireland +353 64 667 0144 [email protected] http://www.muckross-house.ie/index.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 4,969 reviews

Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms

We have made the decision to close Muckross House, Craft Centre & Garden Restaurant until March 29th in order to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 virus. We have a social responsibility to our staff, families & customers to do what is right. Stay safe and we look forward to welcoming you when this temporary setback passes. Muckross House, Gardens, and Traditional Farms represent the focal point and nucleus of Killarney National Park. This is Ireland's oldest National Park, and it includes the world famous Lakes of Killarney, as well as the mountains and woodlands that surround them. Muckross and Killarney National Park are open daily all year round (expect the Christmas period). Please refer to website for more details on opening times & prices.

Reviewed By ashfordace - Rathnew, Ireland

Our guided tour of this historic house lasted just over an hour and was extremely well curated by our witty and informative guide Aoife.We gained a real insight into how the Victorian gentry and servants lived their lives.This location truly is a national treasue.

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