Traveling on the road in Ireland is a fulfilling affair as you awe at the breathtaking sceneries and beauty-endowed physical features. Are you planning to visit Ireland? If yes, ensure that you include a road trip in your itinerary. The trip will not only be fun but will also have an amazingly relaxing experience that drifts you from the usual hectic daily activities. Ireland has different road trip routes that can be followed; all have huge surprises in store, and the course you opt to use will depend on your interests at that particular time. Below is a candid description of the available routes.
1. Dublin to Kilkenny
Driving to Kilkenny from Dublin provides an excellent opportunity to familiarize yourself with the roads in Ireland. It offers magnificent views of high-level architectural motorways. Kilkenny will offer stunning views of the Irish culture including Kilkenny Castle which sits in the heart of Kilkenny and was built in the 12th century. The magnificent St Canice's Cathedral and the Round Tower offers a great opportunity to learn the religion and culture of the Irish.
2. Dublin to Portlaoise
A distance of only 138 km that offers a tranquil rural environment with the unmatched serenity. Along the way, Powerscourt Waterfall provides an excellent stop over where you take coffee in the luxurious hotels around as you enjoy the view of the falling water. The view of Wicklow Mountains is eye-catching. The mountain forms a distinctive pattern that leaves you amazed at the wonders of nature.
3. The Burren Loop
If you love watching wild animals and having nature park experience, this is the route to follow. You will drive around the unique and spectacular sites in the world; the Burren National Park was awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Site for its diversity in Flora and Fauna and the spectacle that the limestone land has to offer. Ennis town, which is nearby the park offers a great stop over for replenishing.
4. Connemara Coast Drive
You cannot miss the beauty of Connemara! The rugged coastline offers a spectacular drive from Clifden through Galway and back. There are superb places to make stopovers including the Ceardlann where you get to sample unique crafts. The spectacle of the granite rock is no doubt a site to remember.
5. Drive from Wexford to Waterford
In Wexford, you visit the Hook Lighthouse which was built in the 13th Century. It is the world's oldest lighthouse that is still functional.
6. Boyne Valley Loop
The journey offers spectacular sights in a rural setting. The road snakes through green vegetation views of the Royal County. You can make a refreshing stopover in the history-rich town of Drogheda, while here, ensure to visit St Peters Church and view the head of an Irish Saint, Oliver Plunket, which is preserved there since 1600's. The road is lined with great towns
7. Copper Coast
This is an excellent route for both scenic driving and cycling. It is a strip of around 166 kilometers. It offers scenes that rekindle the ancient Irish culture.
8. The Comeragh Mountain
The drive is scenic and takes approximately three days to stop in all towns of interest along the route. The drive is 240 km passing through Cashel and Vee pass. The magnificent Comeragh Mountains are bright in the sunset, and the site is simply breath-taking. River Suir is also a site to behold coupled with Fethard, a traditional walled town in Ireland. Along the route also lies the Rock of Cashel and other heritage towns and sites
Conclusion
Ireland is a beautiful country with excellent natural and human-made features that are not only breathtaking but also memorable places to be. The outlined routes are the most magnificent in Ireland although there exist other routes.
