Thank you. Yes, you can wild camp in Ireland. There are exceptions to every rule but like everywhere: be considerate, discreet and leave the place as you find it. Stick with that, and you'll be grand.
Sounds like a top trip, Ryan. Sleeping set up was pretty much what's in the film. Lightweight solo tent, down bag, bivvy and mat. Sleeping bag and mat go in the bivvy bag.
Glad you enjoyed. It's a wonderful trip. Much of the joy of going solo is having the freedom to do and go where you like, so while I had a route I didn't stick to it all that much. Stick as much as you can to the beautiful coastline and you'll not go too far wrong.
Hey😊 seems you’ve chosen some lovely quiet roads. Is your trip visible on Komoot? We want to go Bikepacking Ireland in a week and still open for support insider tips😃 Cheers Tom and Stevie on Tour 😊
Hi Stevie, glad you liked it. I had a route uploaded onto my Wahoo but ditched it halfway through the first day. I often change my mind and kinda just blow with the wind. I can tell you that Google Maps never failed to direct me onto the quietest, most remote road available, and I often just used that. Hope you enjoy your trip and stay safe. 👌
Great video, thanks! Was there any particular reason why you departed from the coastline section of the WAW and went cross-country from Westport - Sligo?
Glad you liked it, Caroline. Time was the only real factor. I needed to get it done in 7 days and did it in five, but I had to spend a day and a half getting to Mizen and another half day cycling from Malin Head to Derry before getting the bus home. Another factor is actually the time spent filming. Making films not only takes time but it disrupts your rhythm on the bike. But I like making films, so for me it's worth the hassle and added time.
