Make the most of the weekend with a long walk.
We have you covered here today with a comprehensive list of some of the most exciting walks to tackle around the island.
Find a couple of friends and get out there. Once you tackle any of these, you'll see just how majestic Ireland actually is.
1. Slieve Donard Walking Route, Co Down
- 9km in length
- Too challenging for young children
- Dog friendly
- Nearest town is Newcastle
2. The Wicklow Way Long Distance Walking Trail, Co Dublin/Wicklow
- 132km in length but you can join at various places to make it shorter (obviously)
- Great for mountain biking a well as walking
- Dog and child friendly
- Closest town to the start point is Rathfarnham in Dublin
3. Mount Brandon Walking Route, Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry
- 8km long
- Too tough for young children
- Takes up to 4 hours
- Nearest town is Dingle
4. Connemara Way, Co Galway
- 55km in length
- Will take two full days to complete
- Oughterard is the start town
- No dogs allowed
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5. The Sheep's Head Way, Co Cork
- 200km in length but can join at multiple stages
- Nearest town to start is Bantry
- Would take four days to complete in full
- No dogs allowed
6. The Glen of Aherlow, Co Tipperary
- Eight walks ranging in difficulty; all looped
- One to eight hours depending which you choose
- Dogs and bikes welcome
- Guided walks available
7. The Slieve Blooms, Co Laois and Co Offaly
- 60km in length
- 1250m in total climb
- Two days to complete in full
- Start point in Glenbarrow
8. The Burren Way, Co Clare
- 114km in total, across some of the most beautiful landscape the country has to offer
- Start point is Lahinch
- Five days if you were to do the entire walk, but easily broken up
- Parking at start and finish
9. Cronin's Yard Loopm, MacGillycuddy's Reeks, Co Kerry
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- Stunning looped walk
- 8km in total
- 2.5 hours to complete
- No dogs allowed
10. Glendalough Lake Walk, Co Wicklow
- Stunning two-hour walk around the lake
- More challenging walks in the area too
- Plenty of parking and facilities
- Dogs allowed and parts of walk easy for young children
11. Howth Cliff Walk, Co Dublin
- Gorgeous scenery, and simple terrain
- About 1-2 hours depending on speed
- Dog- and child-friendly
- Ideal to combine with seafood in the village
12. The Great Western Greenway, Westport To Achill, Co Mayo
- Over 42km in full but broken into multiple shorter sections
- Start in either Achill or Westport
- Ample parking along the trail
- Ideal for bikes
13. Bray To Greystones Cliff Walk, Co Wicklow
- Stunning coastal walk
- 7km long
- About 1.5 hours
- Ample parking and food/drink options at both ends
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14. Grand Canal Way, Dublin To Shannon
- Start in either Lucan or Shannon Harbour
- 117km long
- 5 days' walking or a good day's cycling
- Suitable for families with older children
15. Keenagh Loop Walk, Co Mayo
- 12km
- Around three hours
- Country lanes, green roadways, riverbank and open mountain
- Starts in Castlebar
16. Arigna Miner's Way, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim
- 118km
- Over 200m in climbing
- At least five days to complete in full
- Nearest town to start is Keadew
17. St. Finbarr's Pilgrim Walk, Cork
- 35km route
- Undertaken over two days
- Events arranged over the Easter weekend
- Excellent hotel and sleeping options
18. Táin Way, Louth
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- 40km long
- Two days to complete at your ease
- Loops into Carlingford at start and finish
- No dogs allowed
19. Croagh Patrick, Co Mayo
- Head to Westport
- Two hours to reach the summit and 1.5 to descend
- Excellent services and parking at the site
- Can be super busy at peak (no pun intended) times
20. Slieve League, Co. Donegal
- 4km walk
- Stunning views from along the cliffs which are 500m above sea level
- Closest town is Teelin
- More experienced walkers only
21. Antrim Hills Way
- 35km long
- Dogs not allowed
- Starts at Glenarm’s Coast Road car park
- Two days to complete but also split into smaller segments
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