Road Trip Round Ireland: Dublin to Cork and the Cliffs of

This 6-day road trip route through Ireland connects Dublin's iconic Guinness Storehouse with natural attractions including Wicklow Mountains National Park, Blessington Lake, and the Cliffs of Moher, while also featuring cultural sites like Blarney Castle, Bunratty, and Cork.

Distance
679.1 km
Mode
Places
Start
Dublin
End
Westport
Stops
11
Video author
travmap
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Stops on this route

  1. Dublin
  2. Guinness Storehouse — Historic brewery and visitor attraction founded in 1759, producing over 50 million barrels annually and teaching guests the art of pouring the perfect pint.
  3. Wicklow Mountains National Park — Scenic mountain range south of Dublin featuring dramatic landscapes, hiking trails, and rolling valleys popular with tourists seeking natural Irish countryside views.
  4. Blessington Lake — Scenic lake in County Wicklow featured in the 2007 film P.S. I Love You starring Gerard Butler and Hilary Swank.
  5. Tramore — Coastal town in County Waterford featuring one of Ireland's biggest beaches and the Metal Man cliff landmark popular for cliff jumping.
  6. Cove — Small seaside town in County Cork where the RMS Titanic made its final stop before its doomed Atlantic crossing in 1912, once known as Queenstown.
  7. Cork — Southern Ireland's second-largest city serving as cultural and commercial hub, featuring vibrant music venues and historic architecture.
  8. Blarney Castle — Medieval castle built in 1446 famous for the Blarney Stone, which legend claims grants the gift of eloquent and flattering speech to those who kiss it.
  9. Bunratty — Small village outside Limerick featuring Dirty Nellies pub, a popular but heavily commercialized tourist establishment along the Irish pub trail.
  10. Cliffs of Moher — Dramatic sea cliffs stretching 14 kilometers along the southwestern edge of the Burren region, rising 200+ meters above the Atlantic Ocean.
  11. Westport — Charming harbor town in County Mayo serving as venue for the second Brian Adams concert during this Irish road trip.

Useful for your trip

Tip
Plan a 6-day road trip to visit main tourist highlights including Guinness Storehouse, Wicklow Mountains National Park, Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, and Galway.
Food
Visit Sean's Bar in Dublin, described as the oldest pub in Ireland (and possibly the world), for an authentic Irish pub experience.
Avoid
Avoid Temple Bar in Dublin—it's described as a tourist trap where a pint costs 7 euros. Go to real Irish pubs instead for better value.
Avoid
Avoid Dirty Nellie's near Limerick; it's described as the second worst tourist trap pub in Ireland.
Food
The Guinness Storehouse offers complimentary free Guinness drink included as part of the self-guided tour.
Tip
Blarney Castle features the Blarney Stone at the top of the castle; kissing it is allowed but requires leaning back quite far.
Tip
At Blarney Castle, the Wishing Steps can be climbed backwards with eyes closed while thinking of a wish that should come true within a year.
Tip
Cove (formerly Queenstown) is where the Titanic made its last stop before its maiden voyage across the Atlantic.
Transport
The scenic route through Wicklow Mountains National Park adds extra driving time but offers incredible views compared to heading straight down the coast.
Tip
Blessington Lake was featured in the 2007 film 'P.S. I Love You' with Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler.

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