Electric Escapes

Lochmara, Sheeaune, Westport, Ireland

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Ranked #3 of 8 activities in Westport

19 Reviews

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Owner description: Explore the Wild west of Ireland with ease on the best electric bikes in the world. We'll pick you up with the bikes and take you off the beaten track... more » Owner description: Explore the Wild west of Ireland with ease on the best electric bikes in the world. We'll pick you up with the bikes and take you off the beaten track to explore with ease the hills and valleys of Mayo. You'll have jeep support, maps, binoculars and everything you need to enjoy the wilderness experience. We'll be there to enhance the experience but not intrude on your time. We'll guide, not lead, and inform, not lecture, enabling you to have a unique experience, finding secrets and tales only the locals know. The picnic provided is all local award-winning cheeses, clew bay Salmon, local baked bread. And don't worry about carrying it either - we'll set it up with a vista to die for and even do the washing up! Everything is taken care of. You just cycle off into the sunset and enjoy.

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Louise M

Dublin, Ireland

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3 reviews

“Brilliant day had ...”

Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

A super day had with these guys .... they could not have been more friends and helpful if they tried ... would defo recommend a day trip up the greenway .... two thumbs up .. :0)

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Katmamma

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6 reviews

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“Rain or Shine!”

Reviewed 10 May 2013

This is a great bike tour of the area surrounding Westport. Don't let the weather be a factor since you'll have fun rain or shine. The electric bikes made it easy to climb the rolling hills and we felt like we had the place to ourselves. Once Paul dropped us off it was just the two of us and the... More

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Hi Brad & Kat , thanks for your kind words .Days like that & people like you remind of why I gave up the 9 to 5 and got into tourism . It was great fun and glad you enjoyed our way of exploring . No Lycra here just E bikes to help & gel saddles to help further !... More

Rosanna N N

Wicklow

1 review

“Great fun whatever your age”

Reviewed 3 May 2013

We are a group of friends all in our 50s and we have booked electric bikes with Paul a couple of times. I cannot recommend the electric bikes or the service we got highly enough. I went on the first trip a little nervously as I hadn't been on a bike for a good few years however with the electric... More

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Hi Rosanna, thanks for taking the time to put a few words on here . It was good to see old friends coming back to us for more travels and even better to hear you still enjoy it & have more to explore . Any age is right , we' ve had 9 months to 84 on the tours and... More

Anthony C

Letterkenny, Ireland

1 review

“Had a fantastic time”

Reviewed 18 April 2013

Booked a trip with Paul for myself and girlfriends first weekend away together. Couldn't have picked a better day weather wise. We both really enjoyed it, scenery was fantastic. The picnic element was the main reason I booked the trip. It exceeded my expectations. We ate and drank our fills at lunch. It felt like such a short time, but... More

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HI Anthony , time flies when you' re having fun as they say and a 2 hour lunch is what relaxing is all about ! If you enjoyed this trip look out in future for other ElectricEscapes around Ireland .Its our plan to open up some other secret places for others to lose a couple of hours over lunch in... More

Staples10

2 reviews

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“Surpassed our expectations!!”

Reviewed 1 March 2013

Myself and my boyfriend decided to celebrate valentines this year for a change, and so took ourselves to Westport for for the weekend. We decided to try the electric escapes one of the days! The picnic element seemed romantic and personal and the reviews on Trip Advisor seemed very positive. But it definitely surpassed our expectations! Paul is obviously very... More

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Hi , thanks for taking the time to respond.& glad you enjoyed the Bangor Trial . It shows that braving the weather can be fun & that romance is nt dead ! It was good to hear it was your first time here & on Electric bikes . We ' re glad it was enjoyable & lived up to and... More

Martina M

Roscommon

1 review

“Fantastic for ALL the family”

Reviewed 5 November 2012

In the august 2012 we were looking for something to do with the kids before they went back to school. Our kids ages are 1, 7 & 13 so as you can imagine it was quiet difficult having an activity we could all do. We decided to try the electric bikes leaving from newport. I have to say it was... More

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Hi , thanks for taking the time to add your kind comments & saying that ElectricEscapes is for everybody . It's our aim to provide an outdoor experience everyone can enjoy . It's not all about the Lyrca Lads ! We ' re busy now searching out new routes & experiences for next year . Look forward to seeing you... More

Raylomartin

Mullingar, Ireland

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3 reviews

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5 helpful votes

“Fantastic”

Reviewed 19 October 2012

I cannot recommend this activity enough. For my best friends hen we booked a bicycle ride and picnic along the greenway from Newport to Mulranny with Paul from Electric Escapes. We were provided with electric bikes which was great as most of us hadn't cycled in years. They were great bikes, so easy to ride even for the slow coaches... More

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HI , thanks for the kind words . Glad you enjoyed getting back in the " electric" saddle. It's good to know that what we are doing is being enjoyed . We ' re out now developing more tours so keep in touch ! Once again , we really appreciate the pat on the back . Happy cycling ! More

Chris P

Castlebar, Ireland

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4 helpful votes

“No.1 Thing to do in the West of Ireland”

Reviewed 20 August 2012

Myself and two friends were guided by the absolutely brilliant and freindly guide Paul around Mayo coast and through the countryside. It was brilliant because it was up to you whether you wanted to race through or take your time, Paul will leave it up to you whether you want to head off on the trail by yourselves or if... More

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Zan56

Wicklow

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3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Don't Miss This”

Reviewed 10 August 2012

We've been enjoying lovely holidays in Westport Co. Mayo for fifteen years, and this was the best ever Mayo experience we've had. Paul is wonderful, he picked us up at our hotel after breakfast and discussed our hopes for the day, He drove us miles away from the busy tourist areas, into the wild and amazing Nephin Mountains.and he had... More

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ecopreneur01

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“The most exhilarating way to appreciate the magical beauty of the west”

Reviewed 12 June 2012 via mobile

We rented our high quality german electric assisted bicycles from Electric escapes, uber friendly paul briefed us as to exactly where to go and not to miss. We ended up cycling 72 kms on Sunday going through the Connemara loop and giggling at every turn stunned by the sheer beauty of the place that unfolded before us. My wife and... More

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Thank you for your review. We are delighted you had such an enjoyable trip, the Connemara Loop is stunning alright and glad to hear the Kalkhoff electric bikes added to your experience! Best regards, Paul Paul Harmon Electric Escapes Kalkhoff MyBike More