Around Ireland on a Bike: The complete guide: maps, accommodation, practical advice

Why would someone set out on a bicycle tour of Ireland?

Because Ireland is as stunning a country as any you'll ever visit. There's the extraordinary light, which adds intensity to everything, making greens and whites appear greener and whiter. It's all there: moss-covered mountains rising ominously from the mist, bright blue skies over white sandy beaches; the ghostlike ruins of ancient monasteries on misty days...

With picturesque routes and breathtaking landscapes, Ireland is beloved by cyc...