Wild Atlantic Way - North or South?

[DumfriesDik]

I am thinking that it is best to drive 'north' so that the sea is always on your side of the road. Or is it better to drive south so that you don't fall off a cliff?!

 

[dryad]

depends if you're the passenger or driver, but frequent stops i would assume to take in the fabulous views, don't want anybody going missing..
and share some pics if you can please..

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[DumfriesDik]

My thoughts are to go south to north, that way, if we see a view, we will be on the correct side of the road to quickly pull off. Its not for a couple of months and will be in my Polarsteps - if I happen to take a good snap I will post!! Cheers.

 

[PG’s trips]

Been on it many times. Really doesn't make any difference. The WAW Isn't just one road there are many signposted diversions to sights and beaches etc. Don't forget to do the coast road from Larne to Limavady either., not part of the WAW but one of the best drives in the world. Again North or South drive , little difference.

 

[bobandjanie]

We went in 2015 and went south to north but we did go from Fishguard/ Rosslare and return Dublin / Hollyhead.
It doesn't really matter but they do recommend the Ring of Kerry going north to south but only because all the coaches go that way to avoid congestion, but we never had any problems with traffic, and free camped for the whole of June great weather and very friendly people, a trip we need to repeat. Bob.

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[TerryL]

Depends on your Irish Sea crossing really. We're just back from 3rd visit and cross Cairnryan to Belfast, which is the shortest crossing, then turn right and follow the Causeway Coast to where it crosses into the Republic and becomes thw WAW. In our opinion the northern part is by far the best with stunning views, akin to the west coast of Scotland.
Don't worry about traffic, despite it being well publicised it's not what you would call busy. However some of the roads can be challenging, especially in anything over 7.5m, many being single track. As said above all the viewpoints are well signposted, often as a diversion off the "main" route (there and back roads we called them) and all have adequate parking. We used some of the larger ones as overnight stops, many have toilets and sometimes water though no rubbish bins anywhere, which can be a problem. Although not officially permitted we were often told that, with the exception of a few with height barriers, nobody would take any notice.

 

[HarryML7]

Regarding waste disposal, there are the usual recycling facilities at many locations for cans, bottles, paper etc, if you have non recyclable material go to an amenity site - pay a small fee €2 - and dispose.