Classic Southern & Western Ireland Loop
A counter-clockwise road trip from Dublin around the southern half of the island, connecting Kilkenny, Kerry, Dingle, and Galway.
The most common self-drive route for first-time visitors, packing the Rock of Cashel, Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, and Cliffs of Moher into one trip. You will change hotels about every third day, with daily drives mostly taking 2–4 hours. Kinsale is bypassed to make time for Dingle; if you are short on time, you can skip the night in Kilkenny. Ideal for those comfortable with left-side driving and narrow roads.
Accommodation is tight in July and August; booking months in advance is required for Kerry and Dingle.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrival in Dublin & Old Town Stroll
都柏林（聖三一學院·凱爾經、健力士黑啤展覽館、坦普爾酒吧區）
The airport bus takes about 40 minutes to the city center. Do not pick up your rental car today; explore the city center on foot.
Parking in Dublin is expensive; it is recommended to pick up your rental car on the day you leave the city.
住宿：聖斯蒂芬綠地與格拉夫頓街
第 2 天 · Through Wicklow to Kilkenny
都柏林（格倫達洛） → 基爾肯尼（中世紀一英里老街、聖卡尼斯大教堂與圓塔）
After picking up the car, drive to Glendalough (approx. 1.5 hours), then continue to Kilkenny (approx. 1.5 hours).
The Glendalough car park fills up quickly in summer; try to arrive as early as possible.
住宿：中世紀一英里與城堡區
第 3 天 · Kilkenny Castle & Rock of Cashel
基爾肯尼（基爾肯尼城堡、卡舍爾巖） → 科克·金塞爾（聖芬巴爾大教堂）
Drive from Kilkenny to Cashel (approx. 1 hour), then take the M8 to Cork (approx. 1.25 hours).
Access to the outdoor areas of the Rock of Cashel may be restricted on windy days.
住宿：科克市中心
第 4 天 · English Market & Blarney Castle
科克·金塞爾（英國市場、布拉尼城堡與巧言石） → 基拉尼·凱里環線（基拉尼鎮中心）
Drive from Cork to Blarney (approx. 25 minutes), then continue to Killarney (approx. 1.5 hours).
住宿：基拉尼鎮
第 5 天 · Ring of Kerry Day Tour
基拉尼·凱里環線（羅斯貝海灘、凱里懸崖、德里內恩莊園與海灘、淑女觀景台）
A full loop from Killarney is about 180 km, taking about 4 hours of pure driving time, requiring a full day with stops.
Tour buses mostly travel counter-clockwise; watch out for oncoming traffic on narrow roads when driving.
住宿：基拉尼鎮
第 6 天 · National Park to Dingle Peninsula
基拉尼·凱里環線（馬克羅斯莊園、托克瀑布、丁格爾鎮） → Slea Head Loop
Spend the morning exploring the National Park, then drive to Dingle in the afternoon, taking about 1.25 hours.
Please drive clockwise (one-way) on the Slea Head Loop.
住宿：Dingle Town
第 7 天 · Ferry across the Shannon to Cliffs of Moher
Drive to Tarbert (approx. 2 hours), take the 20-minute ferry to Killimer, then drive 1.25 hours to the Cliffs.
Some sections of the cliff path are closed; please stay within the fenced areas.
住宿：杜林
第 8 天 · The Burren to Galway
伯倫（普爾納布隆石墓、卡赫康奈爾石堡、科爾科姆羅修道院） → 戈爾韋（戈爾韋拉丁區、西班牙拱門與長堤）
Drive from Doolin through the Burren to Galway, taking about 1.5–2 hours, stopping along the way to see dolmens and stone forts.
住宿：拉丁區
第 9 天 · To Dublin via Clonmacnoise
Drive from Galway to Clonmacnoise (approx. 1.25 hours), then continue to Dublin Airport (approx. 1.75 hours).
This is only feasible for evening flights; for morning flights, please return to Dublin the night before.