Wild Atlantic Way Ireland: Facts, Map & Where To Go
26th June 2026
Do you know your Wild Atlantic Way from your Ancient East? VagaGuide and travel expert Brian gives some basic facts about Irish geography in this fun and informative blog.
The Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland At A Glance
๐ Where exactly is the world-famous Wild Atlantic Way?
โ๏ธ Ireland is 1 island with 2 countries; Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
โ๏ธ Ireland is not connected to Britain (though, at its closest, Scotland is only 12 miles away)
๐ถ Both Irish states have their own capital city and currency
๐บ๏ธ Ireland is divided into 32 separate counties and four provinces.
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Surfing on the Wild Atlantic Way
13th November 2025
Can you surf in Ireland? You better believe it! VagaGuide Brian shares his favourite surf spots, his tips for coldwater surfing in Ireland and handy info like sea temperatures.
๐๐ผ The History Of Irish Surfing
๐ค๐ป Where To Surf In Ireland
๐ Ireland's Big Wave Surf Scene
๐ก๏ธ How Cold Is Surfing In Ireland?
๐ Surfing On A Vagabond Adventure Tour
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5 Beautiful National Parks of the Wild Atlantic Way
17th April 2025
Take a whirlwind tour of the Irish National Parks to be found along the Wild Atlantic Way with VagaGuide Brian. Make sure you read to the end for a special, bonus national park.
Wild Atlantic Way National Parks At A Glance
๐๏ธ Killarney National Park
๐ชจ The Burren National Park
โฐ๏ธ Connemara National Park
๐ Wild Nephin Ballycroy National Park
๐ฐ Glenveagh National Park
๐ธ A Special Bonus Non-WAW National Park
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Oyster Festivals, Seaweed Baths & More Along the Wild Atlantic Way
23rd September 2016
Bike, kayak or eat your way across the Wild Atlantic Way which runs from Malin Head in Co. Donegal to The Old Head of Kinsale in Co.Cork. In Vagabond we partake in a number of activities along the breathtaking Wild Atlantic Way. Below are a few of our favourite activities including the Galway Oyster Festival, kayaking while for foraging for seaweed and indulging in luxurious seaweed baths .
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Explore the Rugged and Beautiful Wild Atlantic Way
9th April 2014
The Wild Atlantic Way is a scenic coastal drive along Irelands western coastline.
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