Ireland and Northern Ireland Campervan Itinerary: 10 Days

Quick summary: Ten days in a campervan lets you circle much of the island, from Dublin south to Kerry and Dingle, north along the Wild Atlantic Way through Clare, Galway and Connemara, then into Donegal and across to the Causeway Coast and Belfast before returning. The route crosses the border, so check your rental terms for travel into Northern Ireland. It mixes motorway stretches with slow coastal roads in a campervan or motorhome.

At a glance
Length	10 days
Start and end	Dublin or Dublin Airport
South-west	Kerry and Dingle
West	Clare, Galway, Connemara
North-west	Donegal
North	Causeway Coast and Belfast
Tours	Wild Atlantic Way, Giant’s Causeway tours

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What does each day look like?

Day	Route	Highlights
1	Dublin to Kilkenny	Glendalough on the way, Kilkenny
2	Kilkenny to Killarney	Rock of Cashel, Killarney National Park
3	Ring of Kerry	Full loop from Killarney
4	Dingle Peninsula	Slea Head Drive
5	Dingle to Doolin	Killimer ferry, Cliffs of Moher
6	Doolin to Galway	The Burren, Galway city
7	Connemara	Kylemore Abbey, Clifden
8	Connemara to Donegal	Westport, Sligo, Donegal coast
9	Donegal to the Causeway Coast	Derry, Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle
10	Causeway Coast to Dublin	Belfast stop, then the M1 south

How much driving is involved?

Several days have three or more hours of driving, and Connemara and Donegal roads are slower than the map suggests. Build in a spare day if you can.

What are the minimum rental terms?

Many companies require a minimum of around 5 to 7 days, and one-way rentals often need longer. Ten days suits most terms comfortably. See choosing a campervan.

Can you start in Belfast instead?

Yes. Picking up in Belfast or at a Northern Ireland airport and running the loop in reverse works well. See Belfast and Northern Ireland pickup.

Which roads are tough in an RV on this route?

The Conor Pass on Dingle, the Sky Road near Clifden and some Donegal coastal lanes are narrow and best avoided in larger motorhomes. Use main routes and check local signs.

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