Is luggage transfer included on Ireland hiking tours?

Yes, on our inn-to-inn hiking trips. One bag per person goes ahead each day, usually up to 18 kg (about 40 lb). Limits vary by trip, from 15 kg on the 8-day Wicklow Way to 20 kg on the Wicklow Way Short Break. On Drive & Hike, your bags travel with you.

Can I hike in Ireland solo?

Yes, most of our Ireland hiking tours are available to solo travelers, and a single supplement applies. Single rooms are limited on the Causeway Coast, so book early.

How many days do I need to hike in Ireland?

Full trails take 8 to 12 days: the Dingle Way in 8 or 10, the Wicklow Way in 8 or 10, the Beara Way in 10 and the Kerry Way in 11 or 12. Short on time? The Kerry Way and Wicklow Way Short Breaks take 5 days.

Can I hike in Ireland without a guide?

Yes. Our trips are self-guided, with no group, no guide and no fixed departures. Ireland's National Waymarked Trails are signposted, and you get route guidance in the Macs app, luggage transfers and 24/7 support.

Where do Ireland hiking tours start?

It depends on the trail. Wicklow Way trips and Drive & Hike start in Dublin. Most Dingle Way trips start in Tralee and the full Kerry Way loops from Killarney, both in County Kerry. The West Coast trip starts in Liscannor, and the Causeway Coast in Portstewart.

What should I wear hiking in Ireland?

Layers and good waterproofs, whatever the month. Irish weather can swing from mist to sunshine in an afternoon, and coastal trails get windy. Bring broken-in waterproof boots, as some trails cross beaches, bog and wet fields.

How fit do I need to be to hike in Ireland?

If you can walk 7 to 12 miles on hilly ground, our Easy-Moderate trips will suit you. The full Dingle Way means 8 to 17 miles a day. The Kerry Way, graded Moderate to Strenuous, has days of up to 19 miles.

Hiking Tours in Ireland

Ireland packs a lot into a small island. Wild coastal paths run along clifftops, green pastures are laced with stone walls, and old footpaths pass ruined castles and standing stones. Hike the Dingle Peninsula, which National Geographic called 'the most beautiful place on earth', or cross County Kerry beneath Ireland's highest peaks.

With 20 years of experience, we know how to send hikers inn to inn across Ireland. Choose the Dingle, Kerry or Beara Way in the southwest, the Wicklow Way just south of Dublin, the Burren and Cliffs of Moher on the West Coast, or Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast. Trips run 5 to 12 days, from around $900 to $2,600, and there's a Drive & Hike too.

Most trips include accommodation, daily breakfast, luggage transfers, route guidance in the award-winning Macs app and 24/7 support. No groups, no fixed departures.

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Routes in Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland
4.7 (220)
The Dingle Way
Walking
6–10 days
Moderate
from$1,530CAD pp
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Republic of Ireland
4.7 (220)
Best of the Dingle Way
Walking
7 days
Easy - Moderate
from$2,595CAD pp
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Republic of Ireland
4.5 (67)
The Kerry Way
Walking
5–12 days
Easy - Moderate to Challenging
from$1,285CAD pp
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Republic of Ireland
4.3 (53)
The Wicklow Way
Walking
5–10 days
Easy - Moderate to Moderate
from$1,675CAD pp
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Republic of Ireland
4.5 (41)
Walking Ireland's West Coast
Walking
7 days
Easy - Moderate
from$2,035CAD pp
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Republic of Ireland
4.6 (26)
Beara Way
Walking
6–10 days
Easy - Moderate to Moderate
from$1,670CAD pp
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Republic of Ireland
4.7 (19)
The Best of Ireland Drive & Hike
Walking
9 days
Easy - Moderate
from$3,155CAD pp
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Republic of Ireland
5.0 (2)
Dublin & The Wicklow Way In Comfort
Walking
7 days
Easy - Moderate
from$4,070CAD pp
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Ireland suits hikers who like big scenery by day and good company by night.

Walk the Dingle Peninsula, where the Gaeltacht keeps the Irish language alive
Start the Wicklow Way less than an hour from Dublin, with a city stay on some trips
Find quiet coast and mountain on the Beara Way, which sees far fewer hikers
Hike to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren or Northern Ireland's Giant's Causeway
End the day with the craic, a pint of the black stuff and live music in the corner

Find your pace

Easy
Up to 5 miles per day
Flat, well-kept paths; ideal for beginners
Easy - Moderate
6–9 miles per day
Good paths, some gentle climbs; active beginners
Moderate
10–12 miles per day
Mixed trails, regular climbs; for regular hikers
Moderate - Challenging
15–17 miles per day
Remote mountainous terrain; experienced hikers
Challenging
17+ miles per day
Scrambles, big drop-offs; very experienced hikers
Strenuous
19+ miles per day
High passes, sustained ascents; expert, very fit hikers

Regions of Republic of Ireland

Hiking Tours in Southwest Ireland
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Hiking Tours on Ireland's West Coast
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Get to know Ireland

Our Ireland season starts in late March. Spring brings fewer travelers, mistier weather and green vistas. Summer has the most reliable weather and the warmest days. September and early October bring rich autumn color, with a slightly higher chance of mist and rain.

Hiking Tours in Ireland

Routes in Republic of Ireland

The Dingle Way

Best of the Dingle Way

The Kerry Way

The Wicklow Way

Walking Ireland's West Coast

Beara Way

The Best of Ireland Drive & Hike

Dublin & The Wicklow Way In Comfort

Ireland suits hikers who like big scenery by day and good company by night.

Find your pace

Easy

Easy - Moderate

Moderate

Moderate - Challenging

Challenging

Strenuous

Regions of Republic of Ireland

Hiking Tours in Southwest Ireland

Hiking Tours on Ireland's West Coast

Get to know Ireland

When is the best time to hike in Ireland

Dingle Way or Kerry Way

Which trail is closest to Dublin

Where can I hike without the crowds

What is the craic

What will I eat along the way

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