The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Festival in aid of Croi will take place on Saturday 22nd April 2023. The festival will include a one day guided or self-guided walk along the final section of the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail, from Aghagower to Murrisk, a distance of 20 kilometres. Transport will be provided from Murrisk, where …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Slieve Bloom Walking Festival takes place this May Bank Holiday from the 3rd to the 6th of May, 2019. This is the 25th anniversary of the Slieve Bloom Walking Festival, Ireland’s longest running walking festival. All levels of walker are catered for and a full programme of events can be seen by clicking on …
A collection of trails and walks around Tipperary
Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walking Festival takes place this year from 8th-10th March 2019
