scenic drives ireland

The scenic Bishop's Road across Binevenagh mountain is joined from the A2 north of Limavady by taking the B201 for a mile and then turning left. The Earl Bishop built the road to improve access to Limavady from his palace at Downhill. After 5 miles stop at the Bishop's View for the panorama over the plain. A lovely 7 mile golden strand sweeps round to Magilligan Point where where a martello tower, built in Napolonic days, commands the approach to Lough Foyle. Swirling air currents around the poi...

Cavan and the Shannon Source One day tour 185km From the county town of Cavan head north eastwards for Cootehill, visit Bellamont Forest and House. Take the Shercock road from Cootehill, after 5km a signpost at the left directs you to the impressive Cohaw court cairn.
Continue to Shercock enjoying lake views over Lough Sillan on the way. From Shercock the next town is Bailieborough and on to Virginia.

There are fine examples of drumlin landscape on this route. Lough Ramor at Vir...

Golden Vale Drive: This is a leisurely journey through the countryside of Southeast Limerick. The route, which is signposted, and can be followed from Limerick City and takes the visitor through many small villages and towns. There are many historical landmarks to be seen on this route, not least the town of Kilmallock Route 69: is the coastal route to North Kerry and Tralee. It follow the shannon Estuary from Limerick City to Tarbert. There are a number of attractions along the route...