Walking

With a mild year-round climate and tons of well-established walking routes and trails, experience Ireland’s beautiful countryside up close.

Events and activities

Nire Valley Annual Walking Festival

09 Oct 2009 - 11 Oct 2009

16th Annual walking festival in the scenic Nire Valley. Weekend of spectacular walking, great talking and a feast of traditional...

Carlow Autumn Walking Festival

10 Oct 2009 - 11 Oct 2009

If you are a serious rambler or just like to stretch your legs and enjoy the view, Carlow is a brilliant destination to explore on...

South Kerry Geofest

23 Oct 2009 - 25 Oct 2009

The South Kerry Geofest is a festival aimed at the outdoor enthusiast with an interest in culture, heritage, wildlife and the...

Why Ireland?

From the mountains and glens to the loughs and canals, there's a whole host of outdoor options to keep those feet moving.

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Looped Walks

Ireland offers a range of exciting looped walks which explore coastline and islands, mountains and hills, bogs and moorlands, historical and archaeological sites

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Guided walks

Walk into a great Irish welcome wherever you decide to stay by taking a guided tour of your local area

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Climbing holidays

Strap on your hiking boots and prepare to dominate some of Ireland’s most challenging peaks and hills

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Walking festivals

Getting together with like-minded walkers during festival time is a refreshing way to discover the country, not to mention make great friends

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Need To Know

Now that you’re almost ready to go, here is your checklist for hassle-free hiking!

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Listings

The Rougey Walk

A circular walk taking in views of the Atlantic Ocean from Rougey and...

The Kildare Way

The Kildare Way which is not so much a long distance walking route as...

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Official links

Mountaineering Council of Ireland
The MCI is the representative body for walkers and climbers in Ireland
Northern Ireland National Centre for Mountaineering
Northern Ireland's National Centre for Mountaineering and Canoeing activities is funded and managed by Sport Northern Ireland.
Ordnance Survey Ireland
Promoting advances in practice and technology for Ordnance Survey
Ordnance Survey Northern Ireland
Placing OSNI's data at the heart of a vibrant Northern Ireland.
Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs
Governing body for Rambling and Hill-Walking Clubs in the North of Ireland.
Walk Northern Ireland
An initiative of the Countryside Access & Activities Network for Northern Ireland (CAAN)

Walking

With a mild year-round climate and tons of well-established walking routes and trails, experience Ireland’s beautiful countryside up close.

Events and activities

Nire Valley Annual Walking Festival

Carlow Autumn Walking Festival

South Kerry Geofest

Why Ireland?

Looped Walks

Guided walks

Climbing holidays

Walking festivals

Need To Know

Listings

Official links

Explore Walking

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Places to go

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