The Best Walking Trails in Ireland

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Dalgan Park - short route

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near Corballis, Leinster (Ireland)

macbre.pl
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Distance

2.53mi

Elevation +

82f

TrailRank

25

Most of Dalgan's 5 acres of Park grounds are open to the public each day. It's a farm, a spiritual education and administration centre, and also a retirement home. Dowdstown House as can be seen today was built in three...

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The Rock of Cashel - Cashel of the Kings

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near Cashel, Munster (Ireland)

Jordi
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Distance

0.25mi

Elevation +

269f

TrailRank

25

You must pay to visit the site but it's worth the few euros. The oldest and tallest of the buildings is the well preserved round tower of 28 meters dating from year 1100. Seeing the tower together with the interior museu...

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Burren challenge half marathon

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near Ballyvaghan, Munster (Ireland)

kamabra

Distance

12.68mi

Elevation +

1168f

TrailRank

25

Available only on marathon day. It is leading through private lands that accessible only during event. I found climbing part moderate and descending quite difficult. Worth doing as the view over Galway Bay is amazing.

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Brittas loop short

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near Clonaslee, Leinster (Ireland)

Ingrid H

Distance

3.49mi

Elevation +

302f

TrailRank

25

We didn't find where the trail continued at Brittas Lake, we walked around the lake twice and took the road back to the car park. The trail is on http://www.slievebloom.ie/cms/2016/01/14/brittas-loop-2/

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Galway Ballyloughane beach walk

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near Gaillimh, Connaught (Ireland)

gerryquinn

Distance

4.29mi

Elevation +

285f

TrailRank

25

Galway Ballyloughane beach walk This is a nice mainly coastal walk. In order to make a circle of it I had to come back by road. However there is only about a 100 metres where you are on a main road.It is an ideal mornin...

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Glinsk Castle Loop

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near Inckaroe Cross Roads, Leinster (Ireland)

Ingrid H

Distance

4.21mi

Elevation +

640f

TrailRank

24

A nice loop walk on forest roads and trails, suitable for anyone who is reasonably fit. Lovely views. There is no castle on this loop, only what looks like a ruin of a gate

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Ballybrack to Brandon twice

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near Ballybrack, Munster (Ireland)

Neilus Murphy

Distance

12.83mi

Elevation +

5341f

TrailRank

24

A long old slog that covers both traditional ways up Brandon. Not to be attempted in bad weather. Be prepared for mist and fog even in summer. Views are worth it if you get them.

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St Catherine's Park

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near Lucan, Leinster (Ireland)

Bernard Cassidy

Distance

2.86mi

Elevation +

1699f

TrailRank

24

Pleasent walk in St Catherine's Park near Lucan through woodlands, parkland and along the bank of the river Liffey

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Dooney Rock

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near Lahanagh, Connaught (Ireland)

rellikeon
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Distance

0.67mi

Elevation +

217f

TrailRank

24

Part of the Sligo walks. Small park under the trees. The climb to Dooney rock was doing for a harder path but you can also follow the marked one to make it easy.

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The Raven (Curracloe)

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near Coolrainey, Leinster (Ireland)

parraitop

Distance

5.26mi

Elevation +

72f

TrailRank

24

Very nice walking in the Raven Nature Reserve. You can start from the parking and follow the footpath up to the beach, then you just follow the sea coast and enjoy the views. When the forest ends on your left you will fi...

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From the Hazel House to Tibradden Cairn (and back)

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near Rockbrook, Leinster (Ireland)

Maurizio Pittau

Distance

4.20mi

Elevation +

938f

TrailRank

24

Tibradden or Teach Bruadain (the house of Bruadain) lies between Cruagh and Kilmashogue mountains and is about 320m above sea level. It is in the midst of beautiful woods of Scots pine, Japanese larch, European larch, Si...

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Sky road Connemara Galway

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near Cloghaunard, Connaught (Ireland)

gerryquinn

Distance

8.01mi

Elevation +

558f

TrailRank

24

Sky road Connemara Galway Pros... Lovely walk ... great views. Cons...All road..Be careful of the signs for 'Sky Road Loop' ... It is for cars and over 20 miles long....follow the map ... Stay away during the summe...

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Dooargh Loop Trail

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near Dooagh, Connaught (Ireland)

MinxyD14

Distance

3.40mi

Elevation +

174f

TrailRank

23

Nice way to see a local neighborhood on Achill Island. Quick walk with nice views of the mountains but rather uneventful. Would be a nice family walk.

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Portraine cliff walk

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near Portraine, Leinster (Ireland)

Electranieda

Distance

2.50mi

Elevation +

85f

TrailRank

23

Portraine cliff walk. There is free parking at the start. The original cliff path is closed due to erosion, but there is an alternative through the field next to it (although many people ignore the signs). We did this wa...

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Deputy's Pass

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near Ballygannon More, Leinster (Ireland)

macbre.pl
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Distance

2.48mi

Elevation +

190f

TrailRank

23

The oak woodland is of national importance as it is one of the few remaining pockets of the vast forests that once covered much of County Wicklow. Despite evidence of mans' past management of the woods, which involved co...

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East Coast Nature Reserve

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near Newcastle, Leinster (Ireland)

macbre.pl
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Distance

2.26mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

23

BirdWatch Ireland’s East Coast Nature Reserve in Co Wicklow extends to over 92 hectares (227 acres) and lies within the Murrough Wetlands complex. This wetlands complex stretches for 13 kilometres along the coastal st...

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Turvey Nature Reserve - Woodland Trail

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near Donabate, Leinster (Ireland)

macbre.pl
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Distance

1.10mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

23

The stunning environs of Turvey Nature Reserve is situated just over 15 kilometres from Dublin city centre, near Donabate Village in Fingal, North County Dublin. This enclosed park, which boasts some of the most beautifu...

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National Botanic Gardens in Kilmacurragh

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near Westaston Demeane, Leinster (Ireland)

macbre.pl
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Distance

2.38mi

Elevation +

69f

TrailRank

23

There was a monastery at Kilmacurragh, in this tranquil corner of County Wicklow, in the seventh century, and a religious foundation remained right up until the dissolution of the monasteries. After Cromwell invaded the ...

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Brittas Bay Beach

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near Brittas Bridge, Leinster (Ireland)

macbre.pl
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Distance

2.40mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

23

Brittas has a 5km stretch of powdery sand and sand dunes, it is designated as a proposed Special Area of Conservation (SAC). It is an area of ecological importance and habitats of interest include sand dunes, ferns and g...

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Mullaghmore loop

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near Mullaghmore, Connaught (Ireland)

paulafinan

Distance

2.79mi

Elevation +

154f

TrailRank

23

Lovely scenic around the Mullaghmore coastal route walking past the summer residence of Lord Louis Mountbatten & Lady Braebourne , Classiebawn Castle. A memorial has been erected to them having been killed on board the S...

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Belvedere

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near Lynnbury, Leinster (Ireland)

macbre.pl
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Distance

2.58mi

Elevation +

108f

TrailRank

23

Robert Rochfort, the first Earl of Belvedere, became known as the Wicked Earl. His brother George built nearby Tudenham House (then called Rochfort House), but its back was facing Belvedere. This infuriated the Earl, who...

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Donabate - Portraine Cliff Walk

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near Portraine, Leinster (Ireland)

macbre.pl
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Distance

2.38mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

23

Soak up the breathtaking views along the cliff walk from Donabate to Tower Bay at Portrane, it's 4km there and back. Discover the hidden beauty of the Donabate Portrane Peninsula. Start your walk at the Shoreline Hote...

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Seapoint Beach

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near Tobertoby, Leinster (Ireland)

macbre.pl
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Distance

2.72mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

23

This unspoilt secluded sandy beach, backed by low dunes, is located a few short miles north of the fishing village of Clogherhead. The sand dunes provide a habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna. This Blue Flag Bea...

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Annacurragh Wood Walk 2019 , Wicklow, Ireland.

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near Annacurragh, Leinster (Ireland)

murraydublin

Distance

2.39mi

Elevation +

259f

TrailRank

23

Annacurragh Wood Walk is one of my favourite walks, it is short but really attractive. Anyonw who follows my walks will know that I have published this walk at least 3 times before. The best time to do the walk is in Aut...

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Cronins yard to carrauntohill via o sheas gully and down the zig zags

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near Knocknafreaghaun, Munster (Ireland)

Neilus Murphy

Distance

8.40mi

Elevation +

3409f

TrailRank

23

Long walk do not attempt in bad weather. A very manageable walk with a small bit of scrambling, All in all it's a fairly safe way up and down the mountain.

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