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Wild Atlantic Way: Galway to Cork: 11-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

Last updated: 2026-09-20

The 11-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 6-day plan · 8-day plan · 10-day plan · 11-day plan · 18-day plan · best time to go.

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days

480 km

distance

20.8 h

driving

curated stops

💡 Good to know for this plan

~16.4 hours of daylight in June.
Longer daylight gives the most margin for the coast and peninsula roads. Book Doolin, Dingle and Killarney lodging early and check cliff, park, weather and road notices.

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Confirm the Cliffs of Moher visit for the exact day.
Confirm current opening, parking or ticket terms, wind, rain, visibility and any path closure. Stay behind barriers and replace the exposed cliff visit when official advice or conditions require it.
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Confirm an insured car, parking and every overnight.
Confirm an insured car from Galway to Cork, fuel, signed parking, every overnight and the one-way return or onward arrangement. Check current weather and road warnings before each coastal or peninsula leg.
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Check Killarney access and Atlantic weather.
Confirm current Killarney National Park notices, heritage opening times, parking and any roadworks or flooding. Keep mountain climbs, the Blasket ferry and other booked excursions outside the default plan unless separately requested and confirmed.
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Day 1 Galway

6 curated stops

Transit: 1h10
Finish: ~17:30
Temperature: 9.9°C–18.5°C
Rainy days: ~13
Daylight: 16.7h

09:10

Galway Cathedral galwaycathedral.ie read more map ↗

Marvel at the imposing limestone and unique architectural blend.

60 min · Galway · Suggested donation €3

open: Daily 8AM–8PM

10:20

Saint Nicholas Collegiate Church stnicholas.ie read more map ↗

Experience Ireland's largest medieval church still in use.

50 min · Galway · Adult €5, children free, guided tours €10

open: Mon Tue Thu–Sat 10AM–6PM, Wed noon–6PM, Sun 1–5:30PM

11:20

An Taibhdhearc antaibhdhearc.com read more map ↗

Experience national Irish language theatre and celebrated actors.

90 min · Galway

open: Box Office Tue–Fri 10AM–5PM, Sat noon–5PM

13:00

McDonagh's mcdonaghs.net map ↗

Relish classic fish and chips, either for takeaway or dining in.

60 min · Galway · €16 for cod and chips

open: Mon–Sat noon–10PM, Sun 1–9PM

14:10

Spanish Arch read more map ↗

Spot historic walls and arches by the river.

50 min · Galway

15:10

Galway City Museum galwaycitymuseum.ie read more map ↗

Explore Galway's rich history and maritime heritage.

50 min · Galway · Free (suggested donation €5)

open: Tue–Sat 10AM–5PM, Sun (Apr–Sep) noon–5PM

16:20

Ballindooley read more map ↗

Glance at a small turret on Headford Road.

50 min · Galway

Overnight here

e.g. Snoozles Hostel · Galway City Hostel

Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 Doolin

2 curated stops

Transit: 3h05
Finish: ~14:30
Temperature: 11.5°C–16.0°C
Rainy days: ~13
Daylight: 16.7h

11:15

Cliffs of Moher cliffsofmoher.ie read more map ↗

Witness towering cliffs dramatic over the sea.

90 min · Doolin · Adult €12, conc €10, child free

open: Daily 8AM-dusk

13:20

Doolin Cave doolincave.ie read more map ↗

Marvel at a massive stalactite in this show cave.

50 min · Doolin · Adult €18.50, child €8.50, conc €16.50

open: Daily Apr-Oct 10AM-5PM, Nov-Mar 11AM-4PM

Overnight here

e.g. Fisherman's Rest · Daly's House B&B

Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Around Doolin

Free day

Temperature: 11.5°C–16.0°C
Rainy days: ~13
Daylight: 16.7h

Leave time in Doolin to rest at your accommodation or explore public streets at your own pace. Check access and allow the full outward and return journey for any separate outing.

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Time to spare on this day

Optional activities to explore separately. Nothing is booked.

Tours & day trips here →

Overnight here

e.g. Fisherman's Rest · Daly's House B&B

Find a stay →

Day 4 Limerick

5 curated stops

Transit: 2h37
Finish: ~17:55
Temperature: 9.6°C–17.7°C
Rainy days: ~12
Daylight: 16.6h

11:05

Limerick Races limerickraces.ie read more map ↗

Hear the thrill of races and the gallop of horses on the track.

90 min · Limerick

12:45

The Grove facebook.com map ↗

Savor delicious, vibrant vegetarian dishes in a cozy setting.

60 min · Limerick

open: Mon-Fri 9:30AM-4PM

13:55

Limerick City Gallery of Art gallery.limerick.ie read more map ↗

Appreciate Irish artists and contemporary drawings in a vibrant gallery.

50 min · Limerick · Free

open: Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM

14:55

Hunt Museum huntmuseum.com read more map ↗

Discover diverse artworks from Classical to Olmec in rotating exhibits.

50 min · Limerick · Adult €12.50, conc €10, under 16s free

open: Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 11AM-5PM

15:55

King John's Castle kingjohnscastle.ie read more map ↗

Explore ancient walls and a vast courtyard built over Viking ruins.

50 min · Limerick · Adult €15, conc or child €11

open: Nov-Feb 10AM-5PM, Mar-Oct 9:30AM-6PM

16:55

Catherine McAuley House search map ↗

See a mural and old city walls near a nuns' home.

50 min · Limerick

Overnight here

e.g. Brookville House B&B · Travelodge Limerick Castletroy

Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 5 Around Limerick

Free day

Temperature: 9.6°C–17.7°C
Rainy days: ~12
Daylight: 16.6h

Leave time in Limerick to rest at your accommodation or explore public streets at your own pace. Check access and allow the full outward and return journey for any separate outing.

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Time to spare on this day

Optional activities to explore separately. Nothing is booked.

Tours & day trips here →

Overnight here

e.g. Brookville House B&B · Travelodge Limerick Castletroy

Find a stay →

Day 6 Tralee

3 curated stops

Transit: 3h08
Finish: ~17:05
Temperature: 12.1°C–15.4°C
Rainy days: ~12
Daylight: 16.5h

11:05

Kerry County Museum kerrymuseum.ie read more map ↗

Step back in time exploring a vivid 15th-century town reconstruction.

120 min · Tralee · Adult €5, child free

open: Tue-Sat 9:30AM-5PM

13:20

La Scala search

Savor delicious Italian cuisine in a warmly reviewed setting.

60 min · Tralee

open: Mon-Sat 11-9PM, Sun noon-9PM

14:35

Fenit read more map ↗

Stroll this tranquil harbour, echoing with maritime history.

50 min · Tralee

16:00

Blennerville read more map ↗

Explore a restored windmill and enjoy riverside breezes.

50 min · Tralee

Overnight here

e.g. Ballyroe Lodge · Ballygarry House Hotel

Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 7 Around Tralee

Free day

Temperature: 12.1°C–15.4°C
Rainy days: ~12
Daylight: 16.5h

Leave time in Tralee to rest at your accommodation or explore public streets at your own pace. Check access and allow the full outward and return journey for any separate outing.

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Time to spare on this day

Optional activities to explore separately. Nothing is booked.

Tours & day trips here →

Overnight here

e.g. Ballyroe Lodge · Ballygarry House Hotel

Find a stay →

Day 8 Dingle

5 curated stops

Transit: 3h17
Finish: ~17:55
Temperature: 11.4°C–15.8°C
Rainy days: ~14
Daylight: 16.5h

10:45

Gallarus Oratory read more map ↗

Wonder at the unique boat-shaped dry-stone oratory.

60 min · Dingle

12:00

Ballyferriter read more map ↗

Roam a village with a rich museum and tranquil monastic ruins.

50 min · Dingle

13:05

Murphy's pub murphyspub.ie

Savor pub food and enjoy nightly live music.

60 min · Dingle

open: Daily noon–9PM

14:20

Ventry read more map ↗

Relax on a wide, white sandy beach with surf in the southeast.

50 min · Dingle

15:45

Dunmore Head read more map ↗

Stand at Ireland’s westernmost point, viewing the Atlantic expanse.

50 min · Dingle

16:50

Oceanworld Aquarium dingle-oceanworld.ie

Walk through tunnels surrounded by sharks and touch marine life.

50 min · Dingle · Adult €22, conc €17.50, child €16

open: Daily 10AM–6PM

Overnight here

e.g. Rainbow Hostel · Boland's

Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 9 Killarney

3 curated stops

Transit: 4h13
Finish: ~17:00
Temperature: 9.9°C–16.8°C
Rainy days: ~13
Daylight: 16.5h

11:20

Torc Waterfall read more map ↗

Hear the powerful rush of water cascading down a rocky mountain slope.

60 min · Killarney

12:55

Kate Kearney's Cottage katekearneyscottage.com map ↗

Unwind in a perfect pub after a day of hiking.

60 min · Killarney

open: Food daily noon-8PM

14:30

Ladies View read more map ↗

Take in panoramic valley views from a picturesque mountain overlook.

50 min · Killarney

15:55

Muckross Abbey heritageireland.ie read more map ↗

Contemplate ruins of a 1448 Franciscan friary amidst serene grounds.

50 min · Killarney · Free

open: Daily 8AM-8PM

Overnight here

e.g. Black Sheep Hostel · Neptune's Hostel

Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 10 Around Killarney

Free day

Temperature: 9.9°C–16.8°C
Rainy days: ~13
Daylight: 16.5h

Leave time in Killarney to rest at your accommodation or explore public streets at your own pace. Check access and allow the full outward and return journey for any separate outing.

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