From the ferry crossing into Rosslare to windswept clifftop walks along the Wild Atlantic Way, our Ireland travel guides cover the villages, harbours, and hidden corners we’ve explored on our own campervan road trip — starting in County Wexford and expanding across the country as we cover more ground.
Each guide includes practical tips on ferries, parking, timing your visit, and what to bring, drawn straight from our own experience on the road.
Our Ireland Road Trip, Stop by Stop
Every place we’ve written about, with van parking notes, directions and the full guide one click away.
by THE OVRTLND ↗Ireland Travel Guides
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Screebe Waterfall Connemara: A Quick Roadside Stop on the R336
Screebe Waterfall Connemara: a small roadside waterfall on the R336 with peat-brown water. Parking, how long to stay and whether it’s worth the stop.
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Cartron Harbour: A Quiet Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point
After Furbo Beach, a short drive further along the coast brought us to Cartron Harbour — known in Irish as Céibh Bhaile na hAbhann, and also called Ballynahown Pier. We only planned a quick stop here. We ended up staying for almost an hour. Where It Is Cartron Harbour sits…
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Furbo Beach: A Quiet Escape from Galway’s Crowds
Right after Galway, we headed a short way west along the coast to Furbo Beach — and after the crowds in the city, it was exactly the reset we needed. Where Furbo Beach Is Furbo Beach, also known by its Irish name Trá na bhForbacha, sits at coordinates 53.24980057329895, -9.222696027646146,…
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Galway, Ireland: Our Honest Impressions and Visitor Guide
Galway, Ireland was one of the bigger cities on our road trip itinerary, and it’s easy to see why it’s so popular — colourful streets, a lively riverside, and a genuinely historic centre. That said, our visit also came with a fair bit of hassle finding somewhere to park and…
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Gleniff Horseshoe Drive: Route, Viewpoint, and Tips
After Glenade Lough, we crossed over into County Sligo for one of the absolute highlights of this part of Ireland: the Gleniff Horseshoe. If you’re travelling through this region, this is genuinely a must-see — just be ready for a narrow road and not many places to pull over. Our…
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Glenade Lough View: Cliffs, a Monster, and a Wrong Turn
After leaving the Arigna Mining Experience and stopping for lunch, we headed north into County Leitrim for our next stop: Glenade Lough View. It didn’t go quite as planned, but a wrong turn ended up showing us more of the valley than we’d originally bargained for. A Detour We Didn’t…
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Arigna Mining Experience: An Underground Tour Worth Doing
After leaving Lough Key Forest and Activity Park, we made our way to the Arigna Mining Experience, tucked into the hills at the Roscommon–Leitrim border. This one turned out to be a genuine highlight — a proper underground tour led by someone who actually worked in the mines himself. Where…
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Lough Key Forest and Activity Park: A Day by the Lake
Lough Key Forest and Activity Park was our very first stop on day two of our Ireland road trip. Set on the shores of Lough Key in County Roscommon, this sprawling former estate turned public park is one of the region’s best-known outdoor destinations — and while our own visit…
