EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route (Ireland)

EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route

EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route (Ireland)

A collection of 72 cycling routes.

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  3. EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route
  4. EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route (Ireland)

Overview

About this collection

Ride the Irish section of EuroVelo 1 along the Atlantic coast. This collection links coastal roads and bits of cycleway for big-ocean views and classic rural scenery. Most of it is on paved surfaces, with the odd gravel or sandy patch—wider tires can help. Expect a mix of quiet country lanes, regular roads, and some busier stretches, plus a few dedicated cycle tracks.

There’s no set start or finish here, so hop in for a day ride or piece together a longer tour. Weather changes fast on the west coast—pack layers and a good rain jacket. Services can be spread out in remote areas, so plan food, water, and battery top-ups. Ireland rides on the left; drivers are generally considerate, but lights and high-vis are smart on narrow roads.

Ideal for touring riders who want coastal views, friendly towns, and a touch of adventure without technical trails. Check local updates for works or detours, and enjoy the Atlantic breeze.

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Duration
2,545.6 km
Distance
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Avg. speed
21,989 m
Ascent
22,016 m
Descent

EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route (Ireland)

Routes in this collection

All 72 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

EuroVelo 1: Portadown to Coalisland (Northern Ireland)
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EuroVelo 1: Portadown to Coalisland (Northern Ireland)

Cycling route in Portadown, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

A short EuroVelo 1 hop from Portadown to Coalisland. It’s about 20 km with gentle climbing (around 85 m), mostly on quiet roads with a few brief busier stretches. Roll out from lively Portadown, spin through open countryside, and finish in Coalisland, a small Tyrone town with coal-mining roots. Qui…
20.5 km
Distance
86 m
Ascent
89 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1: Coalisland to Cookstown
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EuroVelo 1: Coalisland to Cookstown

Cycling route in Coalisland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Spin along EuroVelo 1 from Coalisland to Cookstown through County Tyrone. Leave the old canal town of Coalisland and roll north on mostly quiet roads, with a few gentle rises (about 175 m up over 16 km). Finish in Cookstown, the market town famous for its broad main street, perfect for a coffee or …
16.3 km
Distance
175 m
Ascent
134 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1 Atlantic Coast: Cookstown to Newtownstewart
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EuroVelo 1 Atlantic Coast: Cookstown to Newtownstewart

Cycling route in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

A rolling County Tyrone spin from Cookstown to Newtownstewart, brushing the Sperrin foothills. Around 44 km with roughly 450 m of climbing, mostly on quiet roads with a short bit of cycleway. Expect steady ups and downs, wide countryside views, and a relaxed finish in Newtownstewart. Great for a so…
43.6 km
Distance
448 m
Ascent
418 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1: Newtownstewart to Newtown Cunningham
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EuroVelo 1: Newtownstewart to Newtown Cunningham

Cycling route in Newtownstewart, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Ride EuroVelo 1 from Newtownstewart (County Tyrone) to Newtown Cunningham (County Donegal). About 53 km and ~600 m of climbing, mostly on quiet rural roads with a few busier stretches and almost no dedicated cycleway. Expect rolling hills, riverside sections, and open farmland, with the Sperrins be…
52.7 km
Distance
609 m
Ascent
659 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route: Newtown Cunningham to Londonderry
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EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route: Newtown Cunningham to Londonderry

Cycling route in Newtown Cunningham, Ulster, Ireland

A short hop on EuroVelo 1 from Newtown Cunningham in County Donegal to Londonderry. About 13 km with gentle ups and downs, mostly on cycle paths and quiet roads. You’ll roll towards the River Foyle and finish at the historic walled city of Londonderry. A smooth, cross-border spin with plenty of asp…
13.4 km
Distance
48 m
Ascent
74 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1: Newtown Cunningham to Londonderry
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EuroVelo 1: Newtown Cunningham to Londonderry

Cycling route in Newtown Cunningham, Ulster, Ireland

Ride EuroVelo 1 from Newtown Cunningham in County Donegal to Londonderry's famous walled city. Around 34 km with rolling terrain (about 430 m up), it's mostly quiet roads with a few cycleway bits. Expect country views and a smooth run into the River Foyle. A tidy half-day outing with plenty of coff…
33.7 km
Distance
433 m
Ascent
391 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1: Letterkenny to Newtown Cunningham
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EuroVelo 1: Letterkenny to Newtown Cunningham

Cycling route in Letterkenny, Ulster, Ireland

Follow EuroVelo 1 out of Letterkenny for a roughly 20 km spin through east Donegal to Newtown Cunningham. Expect rolling terrain with a few short climbs (about 170 m up overall) and mainly quiet roads, with a brief busy stretch and a touch of cycleway. It’s a handy link toward Derry, with countrysi…
19.7 km
Distance
173 m
Ascent
217 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1: Letterkenny to Rathmelton
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EuroVelo 1: Letterkenny to Rathmelton

Cycling route in Letterkenny, Ulster, Ireland

Spin from Letterkenny, Donegal's lively hub, to Rathmelton, a heritage town on the River Lennon. It's about 15 km with rolling ups and downs, mostly on quiet roads, plus a short cycleway. Expect a couple of punchy little climbs but nothing too long. Grab a coffee in Letterkenny before you go and fi…
15.1 km
Distance
211 m
Ascent
202 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1: Rathmelton to DĂşn LĂşiche
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EuroVelo 1: Rathmelton to DĂşn LĂşiche

Cycling route in Rathmelton, Ulster, Ireland

A scenic Donegal spin from riverside Rathmelton to Dún Lúiche at the foot of Errigal. It’s about 30 km with roughly 400 m of climbing—rolling, with a couple of steady pulls. Expect mostly quiet country roads and a short busier stretch. You’ll swap the River Lennon for lough and bog views as you app…
30.5 km
Distance
404 m
Ascent
362 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1: Gweedore to DĂşn LĂşiche
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EuroVelo 1: Gweedore to DĂşn LĂşiche

Cycling route in Gweedore, Ulster, Ireland

Roll out from Gweedore through Donegal’s Gaeltacht to the lakeside village of Dún Lúiche on this EuroVelo 1 stretch. It’s about 43 km with steady ups and downs and wide views toward Mount Errigal and the Derryveagh Mountains. Mostly quiet roads with a few busier sections—bring lights and stay visib…
43.2 km
Distance
484 m
Ascent
471 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1: Dunglow to Gweedore
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EuroVelo 1: Dunglow to Gweedore

Cycling route in Dungloe, Ulster, Ireland

A 21.5 km EuroVelo 1 spin along Donegal’s Atlantic coast from Dunglow to Gweedore. Mostly quiet roads with a few busier stretches. Rolling profile: about 190 m up and 250 m down, max under 75 m—easy-going with a gentle net descent. Expect sea views, open bog, and Errigal on the horizon. Start in th…
21.5 km
Distance
193 m
Ascent
248 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1: Dunglow to Donegal
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EuroVelo 1: Dunglow to Donegal

Cycling route in Dungloe, Ulster, Ireland

Ride a scenic EuroVelo 1 leg from Dunglow to Donegal across coastal Donegal. About 61 km with roughly 930 m of climbing, mostly on quiet roads with bits of cycleway. Expect rolling hills, rugged Atlantic views, and small villages along the way. Start in laid-back Dunglow, then wind south towards Do…
61.2 km
Distance
934 m
Ascent
939 m
Descent
  1. Bikemap
  2. Official routes
  3. EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route
  4. EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route (Ireland)