The Inishowen 100 has topped Ireland’s best road trips to take according to Instagram users.
A survey by Chill Insurance shows that the Donegal route is the second best in the country, next only to the iconic Burren Scenic Loop in Clare.
Rankings were derived from the amount of times the road trip location has been recorded via Instagram posts, and by its overall engagement over time.
And it appears that the Inishowen 100 is right up there with the best.
The list is:
1. The Burren Scenic Loop (Clare)
2. Inishowen 100 (Donegal)
3. The Slea Head Drive (Kerry)
4. Copper Coast (Waterford)
5. Ring of Hook Peninsula (Wexford)
6. Cooley Peninsula Scenic Drive (Louth)
7. Priest’s Leap and Caha Mountain Pass Scenic Loop Drive (Cork)
8. Ring of Kerry (Kerry)
What the survey says about the Inishowen 100!
INISHOWEN 100, DONEGAL
Named after its distance in miles, the Inishowen 100 in County Donegal completes our guide to the top five best value Irish road trips. On a clear day you can even see Scotland – so keep your eyes peeled! With the cheapest average price of petrol at 188.15 cents and one of the highest number of free activities, it’s clear that the Inishowen 100 has more to offer for your money than just the breathtaking views.
The full Chill Insurance study places a firm focus on value for money, with all of the featured routes taking just one or two days to complete.
Other standout factors include the amount of free local activities available, the average price of petrol or diesel in the area and the number of cycle routes.
To view the full study and access the full results and methodology: https://www.chill.ie/blog/
