1. Positive Impacts of Adventure Tourism on the Wild Atlantic Way
 It provides an unbroken link from counties Donegal to Cork; thus enabling adventure enthusiasts to
sample the various outdoor settings the route has to offer.
 It provides opportunities for people to visit specific attractions, to immerse themselves in cultural
experiences, and to use local accommodation and shops.
 It helps to diversify the economy on the western seaboard, giving adventure tourism a niche
alternative to the urban lifestyles of Dublin and surrounding areas.
 The coastline provides a natural playground for outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers and great
escapers.
The WildAtlantic Way is a world-famous coastal route that spans seven of Ireland's counties, with a plethora of adventure activities to engage in.
Along
The
Way
 2500 kilometres
 7 Counties
 26 Islands to Discover
 516 Attractions
 1,573 Activities
 17 Trails
 50 Looped Walks
 53 Blue Flag Beaches
 315 Adventure Activity
Providers (‘Soft’and ‘Hard’)
Poster by: Nicholas Critch, Darragh Lenihan and John O’Sullivan
From Donegal to Galway, Galway to Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way is a journey full of Adventure.
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