West of Ireland

Atlantic Coastlines, Mountains, and Long-Distance Routes

From the cliffs and peninsulas of the Atlantic coast to mountain landscapes, islands, lakes, and remote countryside, the West of Ireland contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by geology, weather, and centuries of history. Trails such as the Kerry Way, Dingle Way, Beara Way, and Western Way reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including Connemara National Park, Killarney National Park, The Burren National Park, and Wild Nephin National Park showcase some of the region's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through mountains, coastlines, forests, lakes, river valleys, and rural communities, linking places that have shaped the character of western Ireland for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the diversity of the region while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.