Where ocean, wind, and story shape the land and the way you walk it.
The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland at its most elemental — a walking region defined by crashing waves, salt air, ancient stone, and skies that stretch forever. This winding western coastline, running from Donegal to Kerry, offers some of the most evocative and varied walking in the country.
You’ll follow clifftop trails, sandy beaches, and rocky headlands, pass through Gaeltacht villages, and walk ancient paths once used by pilgrims, farmers, and fishermen. The sea is a constant presence, as are ruins, cairns, holy wells, and views that stir something deep.
This is walking for the soul — raw, poetic, and unforgettable.
A 111-mile (179 km) loop around the Dingle Peninsula, passing through Tralee, Dingle town, and the remote western headlands. Walk beaches, mountain passes, and cliff-top paths beside dry-stone walls and centuries-old field patterns.
Explore one of Ireland’s most striking landscapes — a limestone wilderness rich in wildflowers and ancient ruins. The Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk connects Doolin and Liscannor, while inland trails cross the stark, beautiful Burren uplands.
Remote and less-travelled, these peninsulas offer rugged headland routes, peaceful harbours, and trails where mountains fall into the sea. Follow the Sheep’s Head Way or the more challenging Beara Way, with quiet villages like Eyeries and Allihies along the way.
Walk through bogland, lake country, and mountain passes in the heart of Connemara. The Western Way stretches from Oughterard to Ballina, passing through the Maumturk Mountains, Killary Harbour, and the Partry Hills.
Ireland’s northern Atlantic edge is dramatic and untamed. Hike along the Slieve League cliffs, among the highest in Europe, or follow waymarked trails near Glencolmcille, Ardara, and Horn Head for wild beauty and cultural depth.
The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland’s western soul — shaped by sea and story, offering walking that’s raw, rich, and deeply memorable.
Curated stays for walkers, wanderers, and slow travellers — all within easy reach of the path.
Trusted tour companies offer self-guided walking holidays in the West of Ireland— with accommodation, luggage transfers, and detailed route notes included.
Choose a county to discover its trails, towns, villages and places to stay.
Start your walk on one of the region’s best-known routes.
