Leap into a West Cork eBike Adventure

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(41 reviews)

4 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Use of a helmet
Use of an e-bicycle
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Gormú eBike Tours

We meet by the big anchor at the end of the causeway in Union Hall

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Leap

    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

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Leap

    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

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    William Thompson Memorial

    We visit the William Thompson memorial and briefly discuss this amazing reformers life story. Time includes c. 15 mins of cycling to this stop

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Castle Salem

    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

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Rosscarbery

    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

    35 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Mill Cove

    We visit the beautiful Mill Cove and discuss William Coppingers plans for this harbour. Time includes c. 20 mins cycling to this stop

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Rosscarbery

    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

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Drombeg Stone Circle

    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

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Glandore

    We return via the beautiful seaside village of Glandore Time includes c. 15 mins of cycling to this stop

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Union Hall

    Finally we return to the fishing village of Union Hall Time includes c. 15 minutes of cycling to this stop

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • You will need to be at c. 150cm tall (4 ft 11') to ride our smallest ebikes, however leg lengths etc. can vary so this is only an estimate.
Supplied by Gormú

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Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
E-Bike Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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