Cycling and camping on the Greenway Westport to Achill

Kraft.l

Hey, just looking for advice on what kind of supplies to get I'll probably be camping for a week and a half along the Greenway next week, there is some campsites along the way,

I'm gonna try and buy the blade 200( a good waterproof lightweight tent for carrying while your cycling
One guy in the camping store in blanchardstown said he can get it for me for 235, just wondering if there is any place cheaper in town to get this than 235.

I'll probably hire out a bike to cycle and carry the camping supplies in the 2 pannier bags and probably a rucksack, any advice for this trip or what other lightweight supplies would be welcome, and any tips thanks.

Kraft.l

Hey, any advice on what supplies to get for cycling and camping for about a week and a half on the west coast, thanks

Pat Mustard

Some of this may be of assistance to you:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057135751

Kraft.l

Thats what I was looking for I'll check that out, see If I can find a lightweight tent for carrying when cycling, as well. thanks.

Pat Mustard

Thread on ultralight tents here:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=88607800

bovis

The route isnt really that long (for a bike journey). Starting from Westport, one could cycle out and back in one day if you're fit enough (we've done that before). But its probably more manageable and leisurely to cycle out and back over a couple of days. There are plenty of B&B/Hotel options in Westport, Newport, Mulranny and Achill. But for camping I think you'll only have a choice of camping at Westport house and again in Achill (either end of the greenway). I would recommend spending a couple of days in Achill (beautiful place). In between the towns (Westport, Newport, Mullrany, Achill Sound) the route goes through farmers land and a disused train track so I doubt anywhere would be suitable for camping on (or just off) the actual greenway.

Kraft.l wrote: »

Hey, just looking for advice on what kind of supplies to get I'll probably be camping for a week and a half along the Greenway next week, there is some campsites along the way,

I'm gonna try and buy the blade 200( a good waterproof lightweight tent for carrying while your cycling
One guy in the camping store in blanchardstown said he can get it for me for 235, just wondering if there is any place cheaper in town to get this than 235.

I'll probably hire out a bike to cycle and carry the camping supplies in the 2 pannier bags and probably a rucksack, any advice for this trip or what other lightweight supplies would be welcome, and any tips thanks.

Kraft.l

Thanks, yeh, I'll be taking my time specially round Achill Island, I might meander a bit off the cycle trek here and there I'll see, be nice if there was more cycle ways, I'd be a bit wary cycling on small winding roads with cars otherwise.

a148pro

I can also recommend cycling back the coastal route to Mulranney if you want a bit of variety for the return leg, very little traffic on the road and stunning views across clew bay

Kraft.l

a148pro wrote: »

I can also recommend cycling back the coastal route to Mulranney if you want a bit of variety for the return leg, very little traffic on the road and stunning views across clew bay

Great stuff I'll look forward to that, thanks