Ireland Hiking Vacations

I never thought I'd say this but I've had some of the best times in Ireland ditching the car and hitting the trails, hiking in the beautiful warm sun, having a picnic and taking lots of great photos of views most people don't see. Whether it's hiking the Cliffs of Moher or Slieve League in Donegal, Ireland offers plenty to see and do with nothing more than your own two feet.

Looped Trains

Currently Ireland has 32 trains around the country and there will be 50 by the end of 2008. Loops range from 1.5 to 4.5 hours from beginning to end and often link to additional trails for a full-day of hiking.

Additional Trails

You'l find more trails across Ireland than the Looped Trails, trails which run through six natinoal parks, 11 forestry reserves and over 137 routes developed by the Irish Heart Foundation - not to mention the 31 long-distance Waymarked Ways, 60-plus Waterway Walks, and five Pilgrim Paths. There are walks from easy to moderate and hard.