Walking Holidays in Ireland

The Emerald Isle offers a wonderfully rich, verdant landscape, from the sea cliffs of the West Coast to a rolling interior, which begs for exploration and the slow pace of a walk, hike or ramble. With endless country paths and relatively untouched scenic areas to discover and enjoy, it can be hard to choose where to head on a walking break in Ireland.

Whether you prefer the picturesque scenery of Mayo County with its spectacular collection of the North Atlantic Ocean, rocky shoreline and vast bog landscapes and mountains or exploring the wonders of the country’s famous Burren National Park - those interested in a walking holiday are sure to enjoy wandering through any of these tranquil landscapes of the Emerald Isle.

For more inspiration, leading travel writer Catherine Mack lists some of the best walks in the Dublin area as well as a larger feature on Ireland's top green breaks on our blog.

Whether you’re interested in being part of a walking tour or prefer more independence, there is a wide range of guided and self-guided holidays to choose from. Below we feature some of the best walking holidays in Ireland, all of which are easily reachable by train or ferry.