Ireland

Coastlines, Greenways, and Landscapes Shaped by History

From the Atlantic coastline of the Wild Atlantic Way to the mountains, lakes, and rolling countryside of Ireland's interior, the country contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by centuries of history and movement. Trails such as the Kerry Way, Wicklow Way, Dingle Way, and Beara Way reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including Killarney National Park, Connemara National Park, Glenveagh National Park, The Burren National Park, Wild Nephin National Park, and Wicklow Mountains National Park showcase some of Ireland's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through mountains, coastlines, forests, lakes, and rural landscapes, linking places shaped by Ireland's culture, geography, and heritage. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of the country while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.