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Ireland Walks

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Route NamePhotoDistanceDescription
Annascaul Lake4 miles (5.7 km)This walk visits the beautiful Annascaul Lake on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry View Full Details>>
Ardgillan Castle1 miles (1.8 km)This walk visits a fine country house near Balbriggan in County Dublin. View Full Details>>
Ardmore Cliff Walk1 miles (1.8 km)This route follows the Ardmore Cliff Walk in County Waterford, Ireland. View Full Details>>
Ashford Castle2 miles (3 km)This walk explores the historic Ashford Castle in the village of Cong, on the borders of County Galway and County Mayo. View Full Details>>
Athlone2 miles (3 km)This town in central Ireland includes an historic castle, pretty local parks and nice walks along the River Shannon. View Full Details>>
Athlone - Mullingar Greenway27 miles (43 km)This cycling and walking trail follows an old railway line from Athlone to Mullingar in County Westmeath. View Full Details>>
Avondale Forest Park3 miles (5.2 km)Explores 214 hectares of parkland and woodland in Avondale Forest Park near Rathdrum in County Wicklow. View Full Details>>
Ballinastoe Forest2 miles (3.3 km)This circular walk explores Ballinastoe Forest in Wicklow View Full Details>>
Ballybunion Cliff Walk2 miles (3 km)Enjoy wonderful coastal views on this popular Cliff Walk in the town of Ballybunion, County Kerry. View Full Details>>
Ballycotton Cliff Walk6 miles (9 km)This popular coastal walk runs from Ballycotton village to Ballyandreen along a wonderful cliff top path View Full Details>>
Ballydavid Cliff Walk3 miles (5 km)This popular coastal walk takes you along the cliff top path in Ballydavid on the Dingle Peninsula of County Kerry. View Full Details>>
Ballyvaughan Wood Loop Walk5 miles (8 km)This circular walk explores Ballyvaughan Wood in the little harbour village of Ballyvaughan, County Clare View Full Details>>
Bangor Trail16 miles (25 km)This waymarked walking trail takes you from Bangor Erris to the Wild Nephin National Park in County Mayo View Full Details>>
Barna Woods1 miles (2 km)This walk visits Barna Woods in the coastal village of Barna in Galway. View Full Details>>
Barrow Way62 miles (100 km)The Barrow Way runs from Robertstown, County Kildare to St Mullin's, County Carlow View Full Details>>
Battle of the Boyne3 miles (4.3 km)This walk visits the site of the 17th century Battle of the Boyne in County Meath. View Full Details>>
Bay Lough1 miles (2.3 km)This walk visits Bay Lough near Tullaghorton, County Tipperary. View Full Details>>
Belvedere House and Lough Ennell2 miles (3 km)This walk visits the historic Belvedere House and Lough Ennell in Mullingar, County Westmeath. View Full Details>>
Blarney Castle1 miles (1.8 km)This walk visits a wonderful medieval castle in the town of Blarney in County Cork. View Full Details>>
Blessington Lakes7 miles (11.2 km)Enjoy a lovely waterside stroll along the Poulaphouca Reservoir on this walk in Blessington, County Wicklow View Full Details>>
Bohernabreena Reservoir2 miles (4 km)This circular walk takes you around the Bohernabreena Reservoir in County Dublin View Full Details>>
Boyne Valley10 miles (15.6 km)The peaceful and lush green countryside of Ireland's River Boyne Valley is a popular place for walkers. View Full Details>>
Bray to Greystones5 miles (8.5 km)This spectacular cliff top route in County Wicklow is one of the most popular walks in Ireland View Full Details>>
Burren Way71 miles (114 km)This long distance walking trail runs from Lahinch to Corofin in County Clare. View Full Details>>
Cahir Castle1 miles (1 km)This walk visits a large historic castle in the town of Cahir, County Tipperary View Full Details>>
Carlingford Lough and Slieve Foye Mountain Loop8 miles (12.9 km)This walk in County Louth visits Carlingford lough before a climb to the viewpoint at Slieve Foye View Full Details>>
Carrowkeel3 miles (5.4 km)This walk visits the fascinating ancient site of Carrowkeel in south County Sligo. View Full Details>>
Carrowteige Loop Walk4 miles (6.5 km)This walk follows the Carrowteige Beach Loop Walk in County Mayo. View Full Details>>
Charles Fort1 miles (1.4 km)This popular walk visits a historic coastal fort in Summer Cove, County Cork View Full Details>>
Clifden Castle1 miles (2.27 km)This circular walk visits Clifden Castle and the scenic Sky Road in the Connemara region of County Galway. View Full Details>>
Cork Marina6 miles (9.5 km)This circular walk explores some of the quieter and more scenic areas of the city of Cork. View Full Details>>
Coumshingaun Lake Loop Walk4 miles (6.8 km)This popular circular walk takes you around the beautiful Coumshingaun Lake in the Comeragh Mountains of County Waterford. View Full Details>>
Croagh Patrick4 miles (7 km)This walk follows the Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage Trail to the summit of Croagh Patrick Mountain in County Mayo View Full Details>>
Crosshaven Cliff Walk3 miles (5.2 km)This circular walk takes you along the wonderful cliff top path in the village of Crosshaven in County Cork. View Full Details>>
Derrigimlagh Bog2 miles (4 km)Derrigimlagh Bog is recognised as one of the Signature Discovery Points along the Wild Atlantic Way lon distance trail View Full Details>>
Devil's Glen3 miles (4.8 km)This circular walk in County Wicklow explores the Devil's Glen Woodland Park. View Full Details>>
Dingle Way101 miles (162 km)This epic circular walk explores the beautiful Dingle peninsula in County Kerry View Full Details>>
Djouce Mountain4 miles (6.6 km)This walk climbs to Djouce Mountain in the Wicklow Mountains. View Full Details>>
Donabate to Portrane Cliff Walk2 miles (3.2 km)This coastal walk takes you along a lovely cliff top path from Donabate to Portrane in Fingal View Full Details>>
Doneraile Cliff Walk Tramore1 miles (1 km)Follow the Doneraile Cliff Walk on this wonderful cliff top walk in Tramore, County Waterford. View Full Details>>
Doolin to Cliffs of Moher7 miles (11 km)Enjoy a spectacular coastal walk on this popular route in County Clare View Full Details>>
Drumshanbo to Leitrim5 miles (8.7 km)This walk follows the Lough Allen Canal from Drumshanbo to Leitrim View Full Details>>
Dublin Canal Walk9 miles (15 km)An easy waterside walk through the city of Dublin along the Grand Canal View Full Details>>
Dublin Mountains Way26 miles (42 km)This challenging hike follows the Dublin Mountains Way from Shankill in Dublin in the east to Tallaght in the west.  View Full Details>>
Dun Laoghaire Pier2 miles (3 km)Enjoy a visit to Dun Laoghaire Pier and Harbour on this popular coastal walk in Dublin. View Full Details>>
Dungloe River Walk2 miles (3.7 km)This circular walk explores the area around the town of in County Donegal. View Full Details>>
Dunmore East Cliff Walk9 miles (14 km)This walk takes you along the coastal path at Dunmore East in County Waterford. View Full Details>>
Durrow Abbey1 miles (1 km)This route takes you along the Durrow Abbey Walkway near Tullamore in County Offaly.  View Full Details>>
Emo Court2 miles (3 km)This walk visits a wonderful neo-classical mansion near the village of Emo in County Laois. View Full Details>>
Erris Head Loop Walk3 miles (5 km)This popular circular walk visits Erris Head in in northwest County Mayo near Belmullet. View Full Details>>
Fore Abbey1 miles (1 km)This circular walk visits the atmospheric ruins of a Benedictine Abbey, near Fore village in County Westmeath. View Full Details>>
Galtymore8 miles (12.8 km)This walk climbs to Galtymore mountain in the Galty Mountains area of County Tipperary. View Full Details>>
Galway1 miles (1 km)This walk takes you along the River Corrib walkway in the city centre, a harbour city on Ireland’s west coast. View Full Details>>
Gap of Dunloe7 miles (12 km)This walk takes you through the stunning Gap of Dunloe in County Kerry View Full Details>>
Glenbarrow Waterfall Loop3 miles (4.2 km)This circular walk takes you to the lovely Clamp Hole Waterfall in Glenbarrow near Rosenallis in the Slieve Bloom Mountains. View Full Details>>
Glencar Waterfall1 miles (1 km)This walk visits the beautiful Glencar Waterfall in County Leitrim.
Start the walk from the Glencar Lough car park at the eastern end of the lake View Full Details>>
Glendalough Lake7 miles (11.2 km)This walk visits the upper and lower lakes of the beautiful Glendalough Valley in the Wicklow Mountains View Full Details>>
Graiguenamanagh to St Mullins Walk5 miles (8 km)This walk follows a popular section of the Barrow Way from Graiguenamanagh to St Mullins in County Carlow. View Full Details>>
Grand Canal72 miles (116 km)This route follows the towpath of the Grand Canal from Dublin to Shannon Harbour on the River Shannon View Full Details>>
Great Western Greenway26 miles (42 km)This shared cycling and walking trail runs along a disused railway line from Achill to Westport in County Mayo View Full Details>>
Hill Of Tara1 miles (1 km)This walk visits a fascinating ancient site near Skryne in County Meath View Full Details>>
Howth Cliff Walk7 miles (12 km)Explore the beautiful Howth Head Peninsula on this fabulous coastal walk near Dublin View Full Details>>
Howth Cliff Walk Purple Route6 miles (9.7 km)This circular walk around the Howth Peninsula follows the purple waymarked 'Bog of Frogs' route along the cliff tops before climbing to the wonderful viewpoints above the coast View Full Details>>
Keeper Hill13 miles (20.2 km)This circular walk climbs to Keeper Hill in the Silvermine Mountains of County Tipperary. View Full Details>>
Kilkee Cliff Walk4 miles (6.4 km)This walk follows a popular cliff top path in the town of Kilkee in County Clare. View Full Details>>
Killary Fjord6 miles (10.2 km)This walk visits Killary Fjord or Habrour in northern Connemara. There's some wonderful scenery here with the fjord flanked by the mountains of Mweelrea and Ben Gorm View Full Details>>
Killiney Hill1 miles (1 km)This walk climbs to Killiney Hill where you can enjoy wonderful views over the surrounding area View Full Details>>
Kinnitty Castle Loop Walk2 miles (4 km)This circular walk visits Kinnitty Castle in the Slieve Bloom Mountains View Full Details>>
Kylemore Abbey2 miles (3.1 km)This walk explores the beautiful Kylemore Abbey Estate in Connemara, County Galway. View Full Details>>
Lahinch Beach and Cliff Walk14 miles (23 km)This walk visits the town of Lahinch on Liscannor Bay, on the northwest coast of County Clare View Full Details>>
Lake Muskry6 miles (9.5 km)This walk follows the Lake Muskry Trail to Lake Muskry in the Galty Mountains of County Tipperary. View Full Details>>
Leitrim Way35 miles (56 km)This long distance walking trail runs from Leitrim village to Manorhamilton in County Leitrim View Full Details>>
Limerick Greenway24 miles (39 km)This 39km linear route runs from Rathkeale to Abbeyfeale in County Limerick. View Full Details>>
Loop Head1 miles (1.5 km)This short circular walk explores this coastal headland at the mouth of the River Shannon, in County Clare View Full Details>>
Lough Allen30 miles (49 km)This walk takes you around the lovely Lough Allen in County Leitrim View Full Details>>
Lough Avalla Farm Loop4 miles (7.1 km)This popular circular walk visits Lough Avalla in the Burren National Park in County Clare. View Full Details>>
Lough Boora3 miles (4.8 km)This walk explores the Lough Boora Discovery Park in County Offaly. View Full Details>>
Lough Bray Loop4 miles (6.7 km)This circular walk visits two scenic lakes in the Wicklow Mountains National Park View Full Details>>
Lough Bunny1 miles (1 km)This walk visits a freshwater lake in the in the Burren National Park in County Clare View Full Details>>
Lough Conn1 miles (1 km)This walk visits the historic Errew Abbey on Lough Conn in County Mayo View Full Details>>
Lough Corrib15 miles (24.4 km)This walk visits Lough Corrib in County Galway. The expansive body of water is notable as the largest lake within the Republic of Ireland. View Full Details>>
Lough Curra5 miles (8.5 km)This walk visits Lough Curra in the Galty Mountains area of County Tipperary. View Full Details>>
Lough Dan6 miles (9 km)This walk visits the beautiful Lough Dan near Roundwood in County Wicklow View Full Details>>
Lough Derg Way40 miles (64 km)Follow the Lough Derg Way from Limerick City to Lough Derg on this long distance walk. View Full Details>>
Lough Derravaragh1 miles (1 km)This large lake is located in County Westmeath just north of Mullingar View Full Details>>
Lough Eske4 miles (6 km)This walk visits the beautiful Lough Eske in County Donegal. View Full Details>>
Lough Guitane2 miles (4 km)This walk visits Lough Guitane in County Kerry near the town of Killarney View Full Details>>
Lough Gur1 miles (1.6 km)This walk visits the beautiful Lough Gur in County Limerick near Herbertstown View Full Details>>
Lough Hyne5 miles (8 km)This circular walk visits the Marine Nature Reserve at Lough Hyne in West Cork near Skibbereen. View Full Details>>
Lough Lannagh1 miles (2 km)This circular walk or cycle visits Lough Lannagh in Castlebar, County Mayo. View Full Details>>
Lough Leane And Ross Castle1 miles (1.6 km)This walk visits the historic Ross Castle on Lough Leane in the Killarney National Park, County Kerry. View Full Details>>
Lough Mask And Tourmakeady Waterfall6 miles (9 km)This loop walk visits the Tourmakeady Waterfall next to Lough Mask in south County Mayo in the west of Ireland. View Full Details>>
Lough Mohra and Rath Beag Loop4 miles (6.6 km)This loop walk explores Glenpatrick Wood in County Waterford View Full Details>>
Lough Muckno2 miles (3.6 km)This circular walk explores Black Island at Lough Muckno in County Monaghan near the town of Castleblayney. View Full Details>>
Lough Ouler5 miles (8 km)This walk visits the "heart-shaped" corrie lake of Lough Ouler in the Wicklow Mountains National Park. View Full Details>>
Lough Owel1 miles (1 km)This walk visits the picturesque Lough Owel near Mullingar in County Westmeath. View Full Details>>
Lough Ramor1 miles (1.8 km)This walk visits the expansive Lough Ramor in County Cavan. View Full Details>>
Lough Ree Park Walking Trail1 miles (1 km)This short walk visits the beautiful Lough Ree on the River Shannon. View Full Details>>
Lough Rynn1 miles (1.8 km)This walk explores the grounds of Lough Rynn Castle in County Leitrim. View Full Details>>
Lough Sheelin1 miles (1.6 km)This walk visits Lough Sheelin near Kilnaleck and Mountnugent in County Cavan. View Full Details>>
Lough Talt3 miles (5.5 km)This circular walk takes you around the scenic Lough Talt in Country Sligo. View Full Details>>
Lough Tay To Lough Dan Walk6 miles (10 km)This walk takes you from the Lough Tay viewpoint to Lough Dan in Wicklow View Full Details>>
Loughcrew1 miles (1.2 km)This historical walk visits the ancient tombs at Loughcrew near Oldcastle in County Meath. View Full Details>>
Luggala4 miles (6.5 km)Enjoy a climb to the 'Fancy Mountain' on this walk in the Wicklow Mountains View Full Details>>
Lugnaquilla10 miles (16 km)Climb to the highest mountain in Ireland on this challenging walk in the Wicklow Mountains. View Full Details>>
Mahon Falls2 miles (2.8 km)This route follows the Mahon Falls Walk in the Comeragh Mountains of County Waterford. View Full Details>>
Malahide to Portmarnock Coastal Walk3 miles (5 km)This short coastal walk runs from Malahide to Portmarnock in Fingal View Full Details>>
Malin Head1 miles (1.2 km)This walk visits Malin Head, the most northerly point of mainland Ireland View Full Details>>
Mallow Castle1 miles (1.8 km)Mallow Castle is a National monument of Ireland located in Mallow, County Cork. View Full Details>>
Mamore Gap6 miles (10 km)This route takes you through the Gap of Mamore in Urris - a scenic valley located to the west of the parish of Clonmany, in County Donegal View Full Details>>
Mount Gable5 miles (8.5 km)This circular walk climbs to the 1370 feet high Mount Gable in County Galway. View Full Details>>
Mount Leinster3 miles (5 km)Climb to the 796-metre-high (2,612 ft) summit of Mount Leinster on this challenging walk in the Blackstairs Mountains View Full Details>>
Muckish Railway Walk4 miles (6 km)This walking trail runs along the old Letterkenny to Burtonport railway line near Falcarragh in County Donegal View Full Details>>
Muckross Lake9 miles (14 km)Enjoy a long loop walk around Muckross Lake on this wonderful walk in the Killarney National Park View Full Details>>
Mullaghmore Head3 miles (4.8 km)This pretty village sits in a lovely coastal spot on the west coast of Ireland in County Sligo. View Full Details>>
Nore Valley Walk6 miles (10 km)This route takes you along the Nore Valley Walk from Kilkenny to Bennettsbridge in County Kilkenny. View Full Details>>
O'Briensbridge Riverside Walk7 miles (11 km)This circular walk takes you along the River Shannon in the pretty village of O'Briensbridge in east County Clare. View Full Details>>
Old Head of Kinsale Loop4 miles (6.2 km)This circular walk explores a beautiful coastal headland near Kinsale in County Cork View Full Details>>
Oughterard Wind Farm Walk6 miles (9.8 km)This circular walk visits the Galway Wind Park in the vast Seecon Forest near Oughterard. View Full Details>>
Portacloy Loop Cliff Walk11 miles (18 km)This popular cliff top walk takes you along a spectacular section of coast in County Mayo. View Full Details>>
Powerscourt Waterfall1 miles (1 km)Visit the highest waterfall in Ireland on this short walk near Enniskerry, County Wicklow View Full Details>>
Rathescar Lakeside Walk1 miles (1 km)This delightful little circular walk is located near Dunleer in County Louth. View Full Details>>
Rock Of Cashel2 miles (3 km)This walk visits two wonderful historical sites in the town of Cashel, County Tipperary. View Full Details>>
Rock Of Dunamase1 miles (1 km)This walk visits the Rock of Dunamase, an ancient Celtic fortification near Portlaoise, County Laois. View Full Details>>
Rougey Cliff Walk3 miles (4.7 km)This coastal circular walk takes you along the Rougey Cliff Walk in the town of Bundoran in County Donegal. View Full Details>>
Royal Canal89 miles (144 km)Follow the Royal Canal from Dublin to Termonbarry on this epic waterside walk in Ireland View Full Details>>
Seven Heads Walk30 miles (48 km)This long walk explores the beautiful Seven Heads Peninsula in West Cork. View Full Details>>
Skerries Beach Walk1 miles (1.8 km)This coastal walk visits the town of Skerries in Fingal near the city of Dublin. View Full Details>>
Sky Road9 miles (14 km)This walk visits the Sky Road in the Connemara region of County Galway. View Full Details>>
Slane Castle1 miles (1.3 km)This historic castle is located in the beautiful River Boyne Valley of County Meath. View Full Details>>
Slieve Bloom Way43 miles (70 km)This epic long distance trail explores the Slieve Bloom Mountains of Ireland View Full Details>>
Slieve League5 miles (8 km)This walk climbs Slieve League (Sliabh Liag) Mounatin on the spectacular Atlantic coast of County Donegal. View Full Details>>
South Leinster Way65 miles (104 km)This National Waymarked Trail runs for 104km from Kildavin, County Carlow to Carrick-on-Suir in County Tipperary. View Full Details>>
Suir Blueway13 miles (21 km)Enjoy a walk or cycle along the River Suir from Carrick-on-Suir to Clonmel on this lovely waterside route in County Tipperary. View Full Details>>
The Vee12 miles (19 km)Located near the boundary between County Waterford and County Tipperary you'll find the beautiful Vee Gap View Full Details>>
Thurles River Walk1 miles (2 km)This riverside walk takes you along the River Suir in the town of Thurles in County Tipperary. View Full Details>>
Tinahely Railway Walk4 miles (7 km)This walk follows a section of the old Woodenbridge to Shillelagh Railway Line near the market town of Tinahely in County Wicklow. View Full Details>>
Tipperary Heritage Way35 miles (56 km)This long distance walking trail takes follows the course of the River Suir from The Vee Gap to Cashel. View Full Details>>
Torc Mountain9 miles (14 km)Climb to Torc Mountain on this popular climb in the Killarney National Park View Full Details>>
Torc Waterfall1 miles (1 km)This short walk visits a lovely waterfall at the base of Torc Mountain, in County Kerry View Full Details>>
Trim Castle1 miles (1.3 km)This circular walk visits the historic Trim Castle, on the River Boyne in County Meath. View Full Details>>
Turlough Hill5 miles (7.5 km)This walk visits Lough Nahanagan, Camaderry Mountain and Turlough Reservoir before climbing to Turlough Hill for wonderful views over the Wicklow Mountains. View Full Details>>
Tymon Park2 miles (3 km)This large park in Dublin has a number of waymarked walking trails to try View Full Details>>
Valentia Island1 miles (1 km)This walk visits the Cromwell Point Lighthouse on Valentia Island in the southwest of County Kerry View Full Details>>
Vartry Reservoir4 miles (6.5 km)An easy circular walk around the pretty Vartry Reservoir in Roundwood, County Wicklow View Full Details>>
Waterford Greenway18 miles (29 km)Enjoy a cycle or walk along this disused railway line between Waterford and Dungarvan View Full Details>>
Waterford River Walk2 miles (2.5 km)This walk follows the May Park Trail along the Suir River in the city of Waterford in the south-east of Ireland. View Full Details>>
Wicklow Way81 miles (131 km)This epic long distance walking trail runs from Dublin to Clonegal via the wonderful scenery of the Wicklow Mountains. View Full Details>>