Ireland · Walking Guides

Best Walks in Ireland

18 walking routes — every county — with eco hotel recommendations.

18 walk guides
9 counties covered
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Dublin (3 walks)Kerry (4 walks)Wicklow (2 walks)Clare (2 walks)Galway (2 walks)Donegal (2 walks)Mayo (1 walks)Sligo (1 walks)Cork (1 walks)

Walking guides across Ireland

Ireland's walking trails pass through some of Europe's most eco-sensitive landscapes — from the carbon-rich bogs of Connemara to the ancient oak woods of Killarney National Park. Pair every walk with a sustainable hotel stay on IMPT: lowest price guarantee — same as Booking.com or better, 1 tonne of verified CO₂ removed per booking. Find eco-friendly accommodation at every trailhead below — green hotels in Kerry, responsible travel stays in Wicklow, and carbon-neutral lodges along the Wild Atlantic Way.

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Dublin

Howth Cliff Walk

The Howth cliff walk circles the Howth Peninsula north of Dublin city, with views across D...

6.5km2-3 hrsEasy-Moderate
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Dublin

Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk

One of Ireland's most popular coastal walks, the Bray to Greystones cliff path follows the...

7km2 hrsEasy
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Dublin

Three Rock Mountain

Three Rock Mountain (445m) sits on the southern edge of Dublin city with remarkable views ...

8km3 hrsModerate
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Kerry

Carrauntoohil via Devil's Ladder

Carrauntoohil (1,038m) is Ireland's highest mountain, the crown of the MacGillycuddy's Ree...

12km5-7 hrsStrenuous
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Kerry

Kerry Way — Killarney Stage

The Kerry Way is Ireland's longest waymarked walking route at 215km, circling the Iveragh ...

15km4-5 hrsModerate
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Kerry

Torc Waterfall and Old Kenmare Road

The Torc loop is one of the most scenic shorter walks in Kerry. From the Torc carpark (8km...

10km3-4 hrsModerate
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Kerry

Dingle Peninsula Loop

The Dingle Peninsula walk takes in dramatic Atlantic coastline, pre-Christian stone forts,...

16km5-6 hrsModerate
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Wicklow

Glendalough Valley Walk

Glendalough (Valley of the Two Lakes) is one of Ireland's most complete early medieval mon...

10km3-4 hrsEasy-Moderate
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Wicklow

Wicklow Way — Bray to Enniskerry

The Wicklow Way is Ireland's oldest long-distance walking route — 131km from Marlay Park i...

18km5-6 hrsModerate
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Clare

Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk

The Cliffs of Moher stretch 14km along the Clare coast at heights up to 214m. The full coa...

18km5-6 hrsModerate
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Clare

Black Head Loop — The Burren

The Black Head Loop is the finest shorter walk in the Burren — 360km2 of unique limestone ...

10km3-4 hrsModerate
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Galway

Diamond Hill — Connemara National Park

Diamond Hill (445m) in Connemara National Park is one of Ireland's most rewarding shorter ...

8km3-4 hrsModerate-Strenuous
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Galway

Killary Fjord Walk

Killary Harbour is Ireland's only true fjord — 16km long, reaching 45m depth, marking the ...

14km4-5 hrsModerate
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Donegal

Errigal Mountain

Errigal (751m) is Donegal's highest mountain and one of Ireland's most distinctive peaks —...

7.5km3-4 hrsStrenuous
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Donegal

Slieve League Coastal Walk

Slieve League (595m) has the highest accessible sea cliffs on foot in Ireland — three time...

14km5-6 hrsStrenuous
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Mayo

Croagh Patrick

Croagh Patrick (764m) is Ireland's holy mountain. St Patrick fasted on the summit for 40 d...

7.5km3-4 hrsStrenuous
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Sligo

Benbulben Summit Walk

Benbulben (525m) is one of Ireland's most recognisable mountains — a flat-topped table mou...

12km4-5 hrsStrenuous
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Cork

Sheeps Head Way

The Sheeps Head Way (90km total) follows the smallest and quietest of West Cork's five pen...

10km3-4 hrsModerate
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