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A pm would be most appreciated, thanks, or feel free to post it here so it's searchable?
Something like this would be an option further south:
https://ridewithgps.com/ambassador_routes/1064-ireland-ring-of-beara-ring-of-kerry-skel
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Those rides will all be good, in short :)
My only advice would be not to stick too rigidly to the coast, the ring (particularly Kerry) can be busy, although I must admit I never found it too bad. However, there are some stunning in land passes which cut off the peninsulas, which can really add up distance wise too. After i'd done a couple I felt I'd seen enough. e.g https://www.strava.com/activities/383964540
Healy Pass is pretty stunning. I'm sure the coast is good too. And here: https://www.strava.com/activities/383964557
Probably my top day in Ireland in terms of two super scenic, isolated passes, and I think there are more nearby.I had a bit of a meltdown in Dingle as it was very busy when I went, nearly died on the main road in, although at that point I was tired and wet. By most accounts the peninsula is pretty good but most of the town feels very touristy, so I got out pretty quick. I didn't make the most of Galway or Donegal as I'd agreed to meet some friends' parents who let me stay.
Since my plans were pretty loose I took this map with me:
http://www.stanfords.co.uk/Ireland-Marco-Polo-Map_9783829767132
I found it pretty good, scenic roads are highlighted, although obviously you lose out on some granular detail.I'd really love to go back so I'm sure whatever you do you'll have a great time. Even when it's raining it's pretty good.
pastry_bot
Can't remember if I posted in this thread, but I wrote something for someone somewhere. I can forward a pm I definitely wrote if you like.
The short version is you are right, the West is good, but there are some other nice bits. I think I had the best time in Kerry and Cork, but if you look for some small roads you'll probably find what you're looking for. I found the midges around Galway were a bit of a bummer though.