Bicycling

Rothaí Inis Oírr (Inisheer Bike Hire). Just up from the pier, this small stone cabin rents bicycles and is a good place to stop for general advice. While horse and carriage rides offer an easier tour of the island, there is no more rewarding way to discover this little windswept corner of the Atlantic Ocean than by bike. If it's your first time here and you only have the day, manage your time: only explore the west of the island, saving time for the beach near the pier. Aran Islands, Co. Galway. 099/75049; www.rothai-inisoirr.com. €10.