Leap into a West Cork eBike Adventure
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Overview
Embark on an exhilarating exploration of the enchanting landscapes of West Cork with our eBike Adventure. This brand new tour is a unique, hilly spin that is nearly all on bóithríní, the narrow country lanes typical of rural Ireland. The sophisticated suspension of our state-of-the-art eBikes makes tackling these slopes a breeze, opening up the undulating terrain for us to explore like never before.
Starting and finishing in the picturesque fishing village of Union Hall, this thrilling circuit weaves through the heart of West Cork, reaching out to the captivating corners of Myross, Leap, Rosscarbery, and Glandore. With a distance of approximately 40 kilometers, our e-bike tour is a delightful combination of natural beauty, rich history, and cultural heritage.
This tour promises a feast for your senses.
Starting and finishing in the picturesque fishing village of Union Hall, this thrilling circuit weaves through the heart of West Cork, reaching out to the captivating corners of Myross, Leap, Rosscarbery, and Glandore. With a distance of approximately 40 kilometers, our e-bike tour is a delightful combination of natural beauty, rich history, and cultural heritage.
This tour promises a feast for your senses.
Inclusions
- Use of an e-bicycle
- Use of a helmet
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry/Admission - Drombeg Stone Circle
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Leap, Leap, County Cork
We stop by An Droichidín on the way to Leap. This is an amazing stone cut arch/bridge on the way into Myross Wood House
Time includes c. 15 minutes of cycling to this stop
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Leap, Leap, County Cork
We make a brief stop at the very atmospheric Kilmacabea Old Graveyard and discuss some tales from local folklore.
Time includes c. 20 minutes of cycling to this stop
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dungannon, Connonagh, Co. Cork, Ireland
We visit the William Thompson memorial and briefly discuss this amazing reformers life story.
Time includes c. 15 mins of cycling to this stop
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Castle Salem, Benduff, Rosscarbery, Co. Cork, Ireland
After an exhilarating decent down a steep valley we stop by the entrance to this very interesting castle which has some amazing history. We also discuss the Quaker graveyard located next to the entrance.
Time includes c. 15mins cycling to. this stop
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Rosscarbery, Rosscarbery, County Cork
We stop for a coffee stop in the vibrant and colourful West Cork village of Rosscarbery.
Time includes c. 15 mins cycling to this stop
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Mill Cove, Downeen, Co. Cork, Ireland
We visit the beautiful Mill Cove and discuss William Coppingers plans for this harbour.
Time includes c. 20 mins cycling to this stop
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Rosscarbery, Rosscarbery, County Cork
Coppingers Court is one of the finest examples of an Elizabethan House in Co. Cork and it was also the seat of a notorious tyrant
Time includes c. 15 mins of cycling to this stop
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Drombeg Stone Circle, Drombeg Off R597 between Rosscarbery and Glandore, Skibbereen Ireland
This Bronze Age circle is one of the highlights of a visit to West Cork.
Time includes c. 15 mins of cycling to this stop
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Glandore, Glandore, County Cork
We return via the beautiful seaside village of Glandore
Time includes c. 15 mins of cycling to this stop
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Union Hall, Union Hall, County Cork
Finally we return to the fishing village of Union Hall
Time includes c. 15 minutes of cycling to this stop
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Leap, Leap, County Cork
We stop by An Droichidín on the way to Leap. This is an amazing stone cut arch/bridge on the way into Myross Wood House
Time includes c. 15 minutes of cycling to this stop
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Leap, Leap, County Cork
We make a brief stop at the very atmospheric Kilmacabea Old Graveyard and discuss some tales from local folklore.
Time includes c. 20 minutes of cycling to this stop
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dungannon, Connonagh, Co. Cork, Ireland
We visit the William Thompson memorial and briefly discuss this amazing reformers life story.
Time includes c. 15 mins of cycling to this stop
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Castle Salem, Benduff, Rosscarbery, Co. Cork, Ireland
After an exhilarating decent down a steep valley we stop by the entrance to this very interesting castle which has some amazing history. We also discuss the Quaker graveyard located next to the entrance.
Time includes c. 15mins cycling to. this stop
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Rosscarbery, Rosscarbery, County Cork
We stop for a coffee stop in the vibrant and colourful West Cork village of Rosscarbery.
Time includes c. 15 mins cycling to this stop
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Mill Cove, Downeen, Co. Cork, Ireland
We visit the beautiful Mill Cove and discuss William Coppingers plans for this harbour.
Time includes c. 20 mins cycling to this stop
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Rosscarbery, Rosscarbery, County Cork
Coppingers Court is one of the finest examples of an Elizabethan House in Co. Cork and it was also the seat of a notorious tyrant
Time includes c. 15 mins of cycling to this stop
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Drombeg Stone Circle, Drombeg Off R597 between Rosscarbery and Glandore, Skibbereen Ireland
This Bronze Age circle is one of the highlights of a visit to West Cork.
Time includes c. 15 mins of cycling to this stop
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Glandore, Glandore, County Cork
We return via the beautiful seaside village of Glandore
Time includes c. 15 mins of cycling to this stop
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Union Hall, Union Hall, County Cork
Finally we return to the fishing village of Union Hall
Time includes c. 15 minutes of cycling to this stop
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- We strictly enforce a no helmet - no ride policy.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
markbJ6428SD
August 2023
If you want to get the true flavor of West Cork and arguably Ireland, this is the tour to do. It was a joy travelling on tiny deserted country lanes with Celine and the pedal assist bikes make the (many) hills a breeze. One of the highlights of our time in Europe and well worth a detour if you ...
If you want to get the true flavor of West Cork and arguably Ireland, this is the tour to do. It was a joy travelling on tiny deserted country lanes with Celine and the pedal assist bikes make the (many) hills a breeze. One of the highlights of our time in Europe and well worth a detour if you visit Cork or Kerry.Trek34740149885
September 2023
I recently made this awesome e-bike adventure tour with my family. The e-bikes were high quality and made the pretty hilly 40km long ride very easy and a lot of fun. Our guide Conor took us on small roads trough beautiful nature with stunning views and we made many breaks on the way at interestin...
I recently made this awesome e-bike adventure tour with my family. The e-bikes were high quality and made the pretty hilly 40km long ride very easy and a lot of fun. Our guide Conor took us on small roads trough beautiful nature with stunning views and we made many breaks on the way at interesting historical places. Conor knows so much about the area and its history and showed us several hidden places that truly felt mysterious and almost magical. He really made our trip very special. Around halfway, we took a lunch break in Rosscarbery and then continued our tour close to the coastline where we stopped a few times to take pictures of the imposing scenery. Altogether the bike tour was so much fun for me and my family that I can highly recommend this great experience.margaretcZ1642PC
July 2023
We had a fantastic 40km spin round West Cork starting and finishing in Union Hall. Celine was a great guide and imparted tidbits of information at the various stops. The route was cleverly chosen and we enjoyed the amazing scenery. I hadn't ridden an ebike before but these were fabulous. I'll be ...
We had a fantastic 40km spin round West Cork starting and finishing in Union Hall. Celine was a great guide and imparted tidbits of information at the various stops. The route was cleverly chosen and we enjoyed the amazing scenery. I hadn't ridden an ebike before but these were fabulous. I'll be back!macmama23
August 2023
Wow! This was amazing!! Celine was an absolutely delightful tour guide - lovely to be around and so knowledgeable about local history! The equipment was great - we were a party of 6, with 3 adults who bike regularly and 3 tween-agers...without the ebikes, even the adults would have been walkin...
Wow! This was amazing!! Celine was an absolutely delightful tour guide - lovely to be around and so knowledgeable about local history! The equipment was great - we were a party of 6, with 3 adults who bike regularly and 3 tween-agers...without the ebikes, even the adults would have been walking a bike up some of those steep hills but they were "easy" with the ebikes! We had rain for much of the tour, but none of us cared because we were having such a great time! I wish we were in County Cork for longer so we could do one of their other tours.interpoint-tech
August 2023
We had a brilliant time. Conor is very knowledgeable about the local area and was an excellent guide. The weather was amazing, the scenery incredible and the local history was fascinating. The e-bikes were brand new and very high quality. The powerful batteries on the bikes lifted us up the hills...
We had a brilliant time. Conor is very knowledgeable about the local area and was an excellent guide. The weather was amazing, the scenery incredible and the local history was fascinating. The e-bikes were brand new and very high quality. The powerful batteries on the bikes lifted us up the hills with ease. Quite hilly in places, but never broke a sweat. We stopped for coffee and chats along the way. All together I would highly recommend this trip.CFrostyWhite
July 2023
This is a great day out and will take you to places even locals and seasoned West Cork holidaymakers have not been .... (Test it out when you are finished by discussing it with others, and see their reaction!). I was sceptical that the 40km or so journey could be completed without ending in a 'ba...
This is a great day out and will take you to places even locals and seasoned West Cork holidaymakers have not been .... (Test it out when you are finished by discussing it with others, and see their reaction!). I was sceptical that the 40km or so journey could be completed without ending in a 'ball of sweat' but with the Riese and Muller Ebikes - surely the Porsche of the EBikes world - the journey was a dream. Their Turbo charge facility means that even 1 in 4 gradients were easily managed. My wife managed it too, and the last time she had been cycling was 5 years ago when I managed to 'convince' her to travel round Warsaw on a tandem I hired from that city's public hire scheme! No specialist gear or clothing required either.. and a basket in front holds water, wallets, keys etc.. The seat is sprung and the bike comes with shocks and hydraulic brakes to make the trip even more comfortable. A truly memorable and fulfilling activity creating memories that will linger....