The trip covers Donegals Wild Atlantic Way and Causeway Coastal Route. It takes in beautiful twisty tarmac roads but also includes off road driving in rural scenic locations. Some of the terrains you will drive on include tarmac, sand, mud, stone and rocks. All of the vehicles that come on this trip are scrutineered to ensure that they are fully road worthy. We recommend that your vehicle is fully serviced by a 4x4 specialist prior to this trip with all oils being changed, belts, bushes and bearings checked. If you need this undertaken when you get to Ireland we can help arrange this prior to departure under a separate cost.

This trip is designed to be mechanically sympathetic to vehicles. However, due to the nature of the driving it is possible to damage your vehicle, and you undertake the trip at your own risk.

Although Flat Cap Adventurers are covered by Public Liability Insurance, it is your responsibility to ensure that your insurance company cover your vehicle for off-road driving.

We recommend that you have mud or all terrain tyres with a reinforced side wall for this trip. Vehicles with a low profile tyre are at risk of wheel damage.

This trip is designed for overland vehicles, therefore you must carry the following:

Camping Gear
Cooking equipment
Portable toilet
Water
A first aid kit
A full size spare wheel
Oils, fluids and any other spare part you feel you may need

You do not need recovery gear. Flat Cap Adventurers will recover your vehicle back to the nearest road in the case of a breakdown.

Our 3 to 5 day adventures depart on the following dates

March 14th - 18th

April 24th - 28th (Fully booked)

May/ June 29th - 2nd (Fully Booked)

July 17th - 21st (Booked Pending Deposits)

August 21st - 25th

September 12th - 16th

Piece of mind
Flat Cap Adventurers are a fully insured and trusted service. We are members of the Greenlane Association and Irish Association for Adventure Tourism. We hold a 5 star Trust Pilot rating.
Trained Guide
Our guides are all Lantra certified off road instructors that have knowlage of the areas, trails, weather and tides.
Access Permissions
Flat Cap Adventurers hold permissions for all areas that they enter including private estates that are only accessible with permission.
First Aid
All our guides are first aid trained and carry all the equipment needed in an emergency.
Recovery
The lead vehicle carries all equipment needed for off road recovery. Our guide is trained to the Lantra standard in off road recovery.

Day 1
Day 1
Causeway Coastal Route
Day 1 we pick you up at Larne and drive the scenic Causeway Coastal Route. The first day has a relaxed atmosphere. This day is spent on the tarmac exploring many areas that are unknown and underexplored it includes driving a 7 mile stretch of beach.

We stop at Bushmills Whiskey where you can take a tour of the factory and buy a bottle of the famous 12 year malt only available in Bushmills town.
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Day 2
Day 2
Inishowen Peninsula
Day 2 we board the small ferry at Magilligan Point and get off in Greencastle. This is the only ferry in the world that travels north to get to the south! This small section of water is the boarder between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

We spend the day exploring many of the greenlanes that this beautiful peninsula has to offer. Many of the lanes are steep and off camber making it a thrilling drive.

You have the option of visiting the Doagh Famine village and learning about Irelands humble past.

We end the day camping close to a beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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Day 3
Day 3
Croughmore Mountain
Day 3 we board yet another boat this time travelling from Buncrana to Rathmullan. This boat costs 35 euro which is not included in the price.

This leads us through some scenic tarmac roads to yet more beautiful greenlanes. This time we climb high to the peak of Croughmore Mountain where there is a 360 degree view of mountains, coastlines, cliffs, bogs and beaches. We explore abandoned villages and stop for photos at hidden lakes!

Camping for the evening is at the Singing Pub where the hospitality and food is fantastic. This campsite incurs a 15 euro charge.

This leg of the trip can be seen on Youtube

(1) Croughmore Mountain Off Road with Flat Cap Adventurers 4x4 //County Donegal, Ireland// - YouTube

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Day 4
Day 4
Muckish Mountain Trails
Day 4 takes us further south on the trails close to Muckish Mountain. Explore in disturbed wildernesses where lanes run into more lanes. You will hardly see a pedestrian never mind another vehicle.

Learn about the turf bogs if your lucky a local might gift you some!

Wild camping again on the rugged coastline of the Wild Atlantic Way!
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Day 5
Day 5
The final farewell!
Sometimes we start slightly later on Day 5. This is often due to everyone having a late farewell on night 4 if they have survived the singing pub!

We continue south where we explore disused railway lines and end the day at Magheroarty Strand which is one of the largest sand peninsulas in Europe.

The photos on the beach at the end of day 5 are always awesome and everyone has bonded ensuring friendships that last a lifetime have been formed!

Its up to the group what they do next many continue their travels further down the Wild Atlantic Way and our guides are happy to give recommendations on where to visit next!
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Day 1

Causeway Coastal Route

Day 1 we pick you up at Larne and drive the scenic Causeway Coastal Route. The first day has a relaxed atmosphere. This day is spent on the tarmac exploring many areas that are unknown and underexplored it includes driving a 7 mile stretch of beach.

We stop at Bushmills Whiskey where you can take a tour of the factory and buy a bottle of the famous 12 year malt only available in Bushmills town.

Amazing day and so well organised . Can only recommend !

By Niall B for Achill Island Explorer Day on Mar 20, 2024

I had a super experience one I will never forget , great friendly people , professional service , would highly recommend , thank you for an unforgettable memory and possibly the beginning to even more fun and exciting adventures like it .

By William W for Wicked Wicklow Adventure! on Jan 10, 2024

Was an amazing day, seen a lot of donegal that very few people get to see. Adam is a great guide and great bunch of people to travel with

By Andrew H for The Turkey Run - 1 Day Christmas Special on Dec 29, 2023

This was an amazing and unique experience. I feel like we got the best excursion possible for all of Northern Ireland! My group got to see the countryside and it was more than I could hope for. Each ridge we went over and every curve we went through showed a new and stunning landscape. Wild sheep roamed everywhere, cliffs swooped around bluffs. While on the "old roads" we may have passed 2 cars in 8 hours. It was like we were the only people on the land and it was so special and peaceful. Not a typical tourist attraction and worth every cent! Would definitely recommend!

By Amanda B on 28 Aug, 2024

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Causeway Coastal Route and Donegal (4x4 Owners Only)

Causeway Coastal Route and Donegal (4x4 Owners Only)

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