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Discover your very own Ireland

Perched on the edge of Europe and resounding with mythical beauty, Ireland’s landscape is rich and varied with misty bogs, shimmering green pastureland, craggy mountains, clean white-sand beaches, valleys, rivers and lakes.

These boots are made for walking… in Ireland!

Beyond all the beautiful scenery and majestic land, Ireland can offer the walking enthusiast even more! In fact, Ireland can offer a great diversity of walks across a range of exciting themes, including coastal, island, mountain and hill, bog and moorlands, historical, archeological and even the wonderful world of mythology. Walkers can interact with local communities and savor the relaxed pace of life in rural Ireland. And if you’re not sure where to start, there’s a plentiful selection of linear walks available across the countryside. Click here for more information.

The Great ‘looped’ Outdoors

If you’re looking for a sense of discovery or simply getting in touch with nature, the regions of Ireland offer a range of unique walking experiences. Why not explore some of Ireland’s looped walks, throughout the country, there are a whole host of exceptional walks from short jaunts that only take a couple of hours, to famous walking ways that demand time and commitment. Why not try County Wicklow’s ‘Spink walk’ in the valley of Glendalough. Here walkers can delve into Ireland’s Viking past with Round Towers and 6^th Century sites being a regular occurrence. Or perhaps you’re looking for something with a bit more adventure, the Ardnakinna Lighthouse looped walk is the one for you on County Cork’s Bere Island. A walk full of wild adventure and a dramatic coastal setting, this one is sure not to disappoint.

‘Hot’ offers and tips

But perhaps you want even more from your walking holiday! In Ireland, there are a number of specialist walking operators who can arrange your vacation. Going with a guide has lots of perks, particularly as it means you get the benefit of someone else’s expertise and you’re guaranteed an experience you’ll never forget. For more information visit www.irelandwalkingcycling.com

Whilst on a walking adventure get yourself involved in any one of Ireland’s various walking festivals, check out www.discoverireland.com/ireland-events/ for more information on where the action is for your walking boots!

There is a wealth of walking holidays in Ireland to suit you, check out our ‘hot’ offers section and snap up the great value that’s going before the secret is out. Click here for some great walking packages.