The West of Ireland is walking country at its wildest. Atlantic winds shape the land, cliffs fall steeply to the sea, and ancient paths wind through some of Europe’s most storied and dramatic landscapes. Here, walking is elemental — led by the rhythm of the tides, the call of curlews, and the pull of the horizon.
This is a place of pilgrimage and poetry, where history clings to dry-stone walls and folklore lives on in the names of hills and bays. Whether tracing coastline or climbing into the hills, the West invites you to walk with a sense of wonder — and let the landscape speak.
Circle the Dingle Peninsula on this long-distance trail that blends ancient history and coastal grandeur. Walkers cross beaches, mountains, and clifftop paths past standing stones, Gaelic-speaking villages, and views that feel like the edge of the world.
Explore the limestone karst of the Burren, where wildflowers bloom between ancient rock, and the land holds secrets from both nature and history. Link it with the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Path for one of Ireland’s most iconic sea-edge walks.
Follow forest tracks, lakeshore paths, and mountain passes through the unspoiled heart of the West. This quiet, lesser-known trail threads through Connemara and the Nephin Beg mountains — places of deep solitude and soul-stirring views.