Walking Tours, Ireland

Long Distance & Guided Walking Tours


Beara Peninsula

The most southerly of the great peninsulas and the least discovered by tourists. The Beara Peninsula remains unmoved by the hands of time, archaeology and history abound all reminders of a fascinating past.
The walk starts from Glengarriff, passing through the Caha mountains you will experience glorious views of Bantry Bay before descending to Castletownbere. Continuing westward you spend two nights in the village of Allihies enabling exploration of the western tip, Dursey Island, mountains and coast, before continuing back to Kenmare.

Beara Peninsula Booking Code: LDISW05

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Burren & Connemara

Walking in counties Clare and Galway, this three-centre holiday provides rich contrasts - the scenic Burren coast on Galway Bay, solitude in the Inagh Valley at the foot of the Twelve Bens and the rugged beauty of Killary Harbour. We start by exploring the hill country and ancient ring forts around Ballyvaughan, move around the Bay to Connemara, explore Killary Harbour walking the green roads built during the famine to complete the tour in Clifden.

Booking Code: LDISWB

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The Classic Kerry Way

The Kerry Way a low-level walking route, uses the old droving paths and coach roads of the Iveragh Peninsula to create a journey through history and folklore. Spectacular views, rare flora and fauna, geology and the bountiful bird life will be appreciated by all. This multi-centre walk covers four sections of the Way with optional activities on two days.
From Killorglin the route passes through the Gap of Dunloe, into the ice-carved Black Valley and amongst the highest mountains in Ireland. We follow the pilgrims and medieval coach route from Glenbeigh to Kells, with views across Dingle Bay. Moving to Caherdaniel and the Derrynane National Park, finally the old coach and butter route to Sneem alongside island studded Kenmare Bay to Killarney.

The Classic Kerry Way Booking Code: LDIGI02

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Kerry Gems

A single centre guided walking tour of four stages of the Kerry Way. Based in Glenbeigh overlooking Dingle Bay, you will walk along old butter and coach roads taking in the superb views, flora, fauna and folklore.

Kerry Gems Booking Code:LDIGI03

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Dingle Peninsula

The Dingle is the most northerly of the three great south-west peninsulas and the cultural haven of Ireland, alive with history, spoken Gaelic and Celtic music. The peninsula is dominated by the Slieve Mish and Brandon Mountains, which provide exciting views and majestic scenery. The western tip near Slea Head was the setting for the David Lean film “Ryans Daughter”.

Dingle Peninsula Booking Code: LDISW04

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“ A Good varied program – walking, pubs, meals, sightseeing, company – was sad when it was over.”
G. Flynn, N.S.W.


Antrim Glens & Causeway Coast

Discover the famous Glens of Antrim and the picturesque fishing villages at their feet. Enjoy the magnificent coastal views, including the Mull of Kintyre over the water in Scotland! Two nights in the port of Ballycastle on the north coast allow you to explore westward along the North Antrim Cliff Path including the Giant’s Causeway, Dunseverick Castle and the world famous Bushmills’ Whiskey Distillery!
Antrim Coast Booking Code: LDISW11

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Self Guided Walking Holidays

The Dingle Peninsula

The Dingle is the most northerly of the three great south-west peninsulas and the cultural haven of Ireland, with history, the Gaelic language and celtic music all around. The peninsula is dominated by the Slieve Mish and Brandon Mountains providing exciting view points and majestic scenery. The western tip near Slea Head was the setting for the classic David Lean film “Ryans Daughter”.

Dingle peninsula: SGISW03/04

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The Wicklow Way -County Wicklow

County Wicklow is "The Garden of Irleand", with rolling hills, valleys, lakes and mountains. The Wicklow Mountains comprise the largest upland area in Ireland. The Wicklow Way is a 130km walking route following delightful boreens (drove roads), forest tracks and open mountains, giving a real sense if achievemant in a ruggedly beautiful place.

The Wicklow Way Booking Code: SGISW09

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The Sheep's Head Way- County Cork

Regarded by many to be the best walk in Ireland. The Sheep’s Head Way is a series of loop trails formed to connect the small villages and coves on this the smallest of the south western peninsulas in far west County Cork. The walk offers superb panoramic views of the surrounding peninsulas, Atlantic Ocean sunsets, magnificent moorland and coastal walking.
Sheep Heads way: SGISW07

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