Ireland : best road trips

Discover the freedom of the open road

Traverse Ireland with Lonely Planet's collection of 34 amazing drives.

From Dublin to Dunfanaghy and beyond, discover small towns and local life.

Pick a road trip that works for you, from 1-day escapes to multi-week adventures.

Take in diverse landscapes, sullen castles on misty bogs, informal ceilidhs at local pubs and breathtaking cliffs that fall into the sea.

Refuel and refresh with oysters in Clarinbridge or soda bread at Cork's English Market.