revtothelimit - motorbike forum

Most important thing is to relax and enjoy it. It's your trip, you can go where you like, stop when you like, and change your plans if you want.
It can be overwhelming planning your first one, but as soon as you get off the ferry and away from the port, I guarantee your concerns will disappear

tricol wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2026 8:54 pm Thanks everyone for the replies.

Still not decided exactly where I am staying, but likely in Donegal somewhere.

Booking.com or similar makes it easy. When looking for somewhere to stay, get on Google maps, looks for somewhere nobody else is going and zoom in.
Pack light. If you're missing anything, you ain't up Everest so there'll be shops. Little sample bottles cadged from dept stores are good for odds and sods.
Pack a couple of bungee cords.
Have fun, leave time to mooch about places - if you're travelling alone you'll get chatting to to all sorts of weirdos. I attract 'em. Post photos and a let us know how you're getting on.

I've sorted somewhere in Letterkenny, thanks @Skub

I'm pretty shy, so unlikely to be mingling with the locals. My plan is a ride to Scotland via some Lakes roads on Saturday to catch my ferry, then Sunday a local ride, then Monday and Tuesday to Donegal.

Motorcycling, the perfect hobby for shy people. Even if you're in a group you don't have to talk to them for half the day