5 Day Self-Guided Ireland's Ancient East Motorcycle Tour

Facilities

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival

• Complimentary pick-up from Dublin Airport (DUB)
• Check in with Trim Castle Hotel (or similar) for overnight accommodation (4-star)
• Early check in when available for international arrivals
• Early arrivals can stroll across the street and visit the heritage site of Trim Castle or take a walk on its grounds
• Check out your bike and riding gear
• Kick back and enjoy the facilities of Trim Castle Hotel
• Visit Trim town and soak up the atmosphere

Day 2 - Northeast Carlingford (5 hours / 300 kilometers / 186 miles)

This route is a favourite riding route taking in a combination of excellent riding roads and ancient sites along the way. For those new to riding this part of the world, LemonRock Bike Tours offers an option to take the motorcycle guide and professional trainer, Brian from Trim Motorcycling Training, on this first day. Brian is also available for the entire 3 days tour, if you want to opt for that.

Places of interest include:

• Hill of Uisneach
• Kells
• Loughcrew
• Carlingford
• Slane
• Hill of Tara

Day 3 - Midlands: A ride off the beaten track (4 hours / 250 kilometers / 155 miles)

Today’s ride takes you westward to the midlands, and through some wonderfully quiet roads. You will love the yesteryear atmosphere of the quiet villages where you are unlikely to meet tourists.

Places you visit include:

• Kilbeggan Distillery
• Clonmacnoise - a 6th century early Christian settlement on the banks of the River Shannon
• Glasson - a great spot for lunch on one of the gastro pubs
• Fore Abbey

As today’s ride is shorter than the other day’s rides, you have the option to visit Dublin for the evening or relax in Trim.

Day 4 - The Garden of Ireland (6 hours / 380 kilometers / 236 miles)

This ride takes in some of the favoured riding routes from the Dublin motorcycling enthusiasts. You ride south east into Conty Wicklow, which is known as The Garden of Ireland, due to its wonderful scenery.

It equally excels as a riding destination with these passes and destinations to enjoy:

• Sally Gap
• Wicklow Gap
• Glenmalure
• Birr

Day 5 - Depart

Depending on the time of the flight, you may have time for shopping in Dublin or to take a direct shuttle service back to Dublin Airport (DUB).

Bikes available for this tour

• Suzuki DL650XT
• BMW R1250GS
• BMW R1200GS (standard height) - inquire for bike upgrade
• BMW R1200GS (factory lowered) - inquire for bike upgrade
• BMW R1200R - inquire for bike upgrade
• BMW R1200RT - inquire for bike upgrade
• BMW F750GS - inquire for bike upgrade
• BMW F700GS - inquire for bike upgrade
• Harley Davidson Street Glide - inquire for bike upgrade

Skill levels required for this tour

Intermediate:

• can ride for 3-4 hours
• average riding experience
• little assistance required
• comfortable with extreme curves and leans
• average experience with unsurfaced roads
• steep ascents and descents

Advanced:

• can ride for 5-6 hours
• extensive riding experience
• assistance on demand (if required)
• experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
• comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

Requirements

• Anyone between the ages of 25 and 72 with a full and valid motorcycle license held for a minimum of 2 years (having ridden at least 5,000 kilometers in the past 24 months.), which has been issued in any of the countries listed above. If your country is not listed, you may complete the above form to do so.
• Riders over 72 may be eligible, however, they require pre-clearance from LemonRock Bike Tours' insurers.
• Other license holders may be eligible, so please contact LemonRock Bike Tours before booking.
• If you wish to carry a pillion / passenger, you must be between 30 and 72 years of age.

This tour will take you to the Ancient East of Ireland.

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The tour includes daily Irish breakfast in Trim Castle Hotel, the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East and 1 dinner in Trim Castle Hotel’s Bailey Restaurant. You will also enjoy a welcome drink on the evening of your arrival.

• GPS satellite navigation with pre-programmed routes carefully planned by LemonRock
• EU approved helmet (4 and 5-star Sharp ratings) for rider and pillion
• Bluetooth intercom
• Comprehensive motorcycle insurance once you meet the insurer’s requirements, subject to excess
• Full orientation to make sure you feel comfortable riding the bike prior to your tour
• Unlimited mileage
• Breakdown cover and puncture repair kit
• 4 nights accommodation
• Airport transfers from Dublin Airport (DUB)
• Irish breakfast every morning in Trim Castle Hotel, the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East
• 1 dinner in Trim Castle Hotel’s Bailey Restaurant
• Access to a personal app / virtual roadbook which you can download to your smartphone
• Souvenir printed roadbook
• Enjoy a welcome drink on the evening of your arrival
• LemonRock merchandise (buff and earplugs)
• Complimentary luggage storage at LemonRock premises

• Bike upgrade
• Riding gear
• Reduced collision damage waiver for 25 EUR per day
• Pre-authorised credit card 1000 EUR
• Damage maximum liability 1000 EUR
• Theft maximum liability 1500 EUR
• Stay and dine in an Irish Castle for 1 night (175 EUR per person)
• Add an extra night(s) to your tour (price depends on accommodation)
• Make the tour guided
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Fuel
• Ferries (other than stated)
• Tolls
• Parking
• Fines
• Admission fees
• Gratuities
• Anything else that is not mentioned in “what’s included”

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.