Planning an Ireland road trip by campervan? Here are five of the best routes to explore, including the Causeway Coastal Route, Wild Atlantic Way, Wicklow Mountains, Kerry, Dingle, Connemara and Clare.
Ireland is made for slow, scenic road trips. From dramatic coastal drives and mountain passes to quiet beaches, colourful towns and wild overnight stops, a campervan gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace.
This guide brings together five of the best campervan routes in Ireland, including shorter Northern Ireland escapes, classic west coast adventures and longer routes for travellers who want to see more of the island. Each route can be shaped around your own dates, travel style and must-see stops.
Best for: short breaks, first-time hirers, coastal scenery and Northern Ireland highlights.
The Causeway Coastal Route is one of the best campervan routes in Ireland for a shorter trip, especially if you are starting from Karen & Co. in Ballymoney. It keeps the driving manageable while still giving you beaches, castles, cliff walks, seaside towns and some of Northern Ireland’s most famous views.
This route is ideal for a 2 to 4 night campervan break. You can take it slowly, stop often and build the trip around places like the Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Ballintoy, White Park Bay, Portrush, Portstewart, Castlerock and Mussenden Temple.
The North Coast is compact enough that you do not need to spend all day driving. That makes it a great choice for families, couples, dog-friendly trips and anyone hiring a campervan for the first time. You can enjoy the freedom of the van without feeling like you need to cover huge distances every day.
2 to 4 nights is a good length for this route. A weekend gives you time to enjoy the main highlights, while a longer trip lets you slow down and add more beach stops, walks, food stops and scenic detours.
Best for: longer road trips, dramatic coastal scenery, beaches, mountain roads and classic west coast adventure.
The Wild Atlantic Way is one of the most iconic campervan routes in Ireland. It follows the west coast through rugged headlands, wide beaches, fishing villages, mountain passes and some of the best-known road trip scenery on the island.
You do not need to drive the full route to enjoy it. A well-planned section can make an unforgettable 5 to 7 day campervan trip, especially if you want a mix of coastal roads, quiet stops, lively towns and big scenic moments.
The Wild Atlantic Way suits campervan travel because it is less about rushing from one place to the next and more about enjoying the journey. You can stop for beaches, viewpoints, food, walks and overnight stays, then shape each day around the weather, your pace and the places you want to spend more time in.
5 to 7 nights is a good length for a west coast campervan trip. You can cover a strong section of the route without feeling too rushed, with time for scenic detours, beach stops and slower days along the way.
Best for: mountain scenery, lakes, gardens, forest roads, Dublin arrivals and a quieter east coast road trip.
The Wicklow Mountains are a great option if you want a scenic campervan route that feels peaceful, green and easy to shape into a shorter trip. With mountain roads, lakes, valleys, gardens and historic sites, Wicklow gives you a very different feel from the west coast while still offering plenty of road trip atmosphere.
This route works especially well if you are travelling through Dublin or want to explore part of Ireland’s Ancient East before continuing south or west. It is a good choice for slower travel, photography, walking and relaxed days between scenic stops.
Wicklow is compact enough to enjoy without long driving days, but varied enough to feel like a proper adventure. You can move between mountain viewpoints, forest walks, lakeside stops, coastal towns and gardens without needing to cover huge distances.
2 to 4 nights is a good length for a Wicklow campervan route. It can work as a focused short break or as the first section of a longer Ireland road trip if you are travelling on towards the south or west coast.
Best for: big scenery, mountain passes, coastal drives, beaches, lively towns and a classic southwest Ireland road trip.
Kerry and Dingle are ideal if you want one of Ireland’s most scenic campervan adventures. This part of the country gives you a brilliant mix of coastal roads, mountain views, beaches, colourful towns, food stops and famous driving routes.
The Dingle Peninsula, Killarney, the Gap of Dunloe and sections of the Ring of Kerry can all work beautifully as part of a longer Ireland road trip. It is best suited to travellers with a bit more time, especially if you are starting from Northern Ireland and want to make the journey south part of the adventure.
This route is made for slow travel. There are plenty of places where you will want to stop, take photos, walk, eat, explore and enjoy the view rather than rushing through. A campervan gives you the flexibility to shape each day around the weather, the roads and the places you enjoy most.
5 to 7 nights is a good length for a Kerry and Dingle campervan route. This gives you enough time to enjoy the drive south, explore the main highlights and avoid turning the trip into one long day of driving after another.
Best for: wild landscapes, rugged coastal roads, mountain views, beaches, small towns and slower west coast travel.
Connemara, Galway and the Clare Coast are perfect if you want a wilder, more relaxed campervan route with plenty of space, scenery and character. This part of Ireland is full of open landscapes, stone walls, quiet roads, beaches, mountains, islands and coastal villages that suit a slower style of travel.
This route works well as part of a wider Wild Atlantic Way trip, but it can also stand on its own if you want to spend more time around Galway, Connemara and Clare rather than trying to cover the full west coast in one journey.
This route gives you the freedom to slow down and follow the scenery. You can spend more time at beaches, viewpoints, walking routes and small towns without needing a strict day-by-day plan. It is a great choice for travellers who want a mix of wild roads, peaceful stops and classic west coast atmosphere.
4 to 6 nights is a good length for a Connemara, Galway and Clare campervan route. This gives you time to enjoy the scenery properly, spend a night or two near Galway, and continue along the coast without rushing from stop to stop.
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