If you’re looking for a short but scenic hike in Ireland, the Mizen Head walk is a must-do. Located in County Cork, Mizen Head is the most southwesterly point of mainland Ireland and offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding countryside. The Mizen Head walk is a 2-hour loop trail that starts …
“Discover the stunning beauty of the Burren National Park on the White Route, a 1.5 km moderate hike that offers breathtaking views of the unique limestone landscape and the opportunity to spot rare and protected wildlife. Starting from this location, the White Route takes you through the park’s karst landscape, characterized by its limestone pavements …
The Gap of Dunloe is a famous scenic route in Kerry that goes from Kate Kearney’s Cottage to the Black Valley. The narrow mountain pass separates the MacGillyCuddy’s Reeks mountain range in the west, from the Purple Mountain range in the east. We parked up at Kate Kearney’s Cottage and walked the route towards the Head of …
The Barrow Way follows the towpath, originally a path alongside the River Barrow where horses pulled barges and goods for transport. Nowadays, visitors can enjoy excellent flat walking, passing good land where tillage and cattle farming is predominant. The path offers much of architectural interest to the visitor – bridges, many arched, and pretty lock …
Corn Hill, also called Cairn Hill or Carn Clonhugh, is a hill in County Longford between Drumlish and Ballinalee, in the parish of Killoe. Corn Hill Walking Trail is a lovely hill walk of mixed terrain of both stone path and dirt track, short but steep in places with rough stone, remote and offering spectacular views of …
If you are looking for a walking tour, why not take a trip to Spike Island and walk around a former prison? You can get to Spike Island by a short ferry trip from Cobh, about 25 to 30 minutes from Cork City. Tickets for the ferry and tour of the island are included as …
Wells House is a great family day out on the grounds of a 17th-century Victorian House, with enchanting woodland walks and lots to do. It is located about 30 minutes from Wexford and about an hour and a half from Dublin (link to location). Note there is an entrance fee and tickets can be booked …
The Giant’s Causeway is an amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site in county Antrim, a must-see with the amazing hexagonal basalt columns presenting an unusual coastline. There is a visitor center and a number of trails. It is over an hour’s drive north from Belfast and about a 3-hour drive from Dublin. The National Trust website …
A few years ago I did a post on the Dodder Walk from the Firhouse Wier to Cherryfield (the post can be found at this link). I am delighted to see the recent development of a new greenway along the Dodder, which has transformed this section of the walk. The new section, from the Wier …
Slí Eala (the Way of the Swan) is a beautiful 10km linear walking trail that follows along the banks of the Nenagh River from the historic lakeside village of Dromineer. This is a tranquil nature walk that moves through an area of sublime natural beauty and rolling countryside. The route moves along an even plain …
