Ireland's wild west

Hiking Collection by komoot

Tours

35:19 h

68.5 mi

10,550 ft

Between the mountain ranges, national parks and the steep cliffs of Ireland's Atlantic coast, there lies a true paradise for hikers. Each region offers rugged experiences that will prove more adventurous than you might initially think as you gaze out over the undulating green hills. These 8 day-hikes will reveal the best of it all as you summit Ireland's highest mountain, walk the most spectacular cliffs on the Atlantic coast—and visit the westernmost point of the European continent.

As it’s Ireland, however, there are a few things you absolutely shouldn't forget, whatever the weather. A raincoat, waterproof trousers and waterproof hikings boots come high on that list as the clouds are known to turn at a moment's notice—even when the sun is shining. Get it right, however, and you'll soon be bathing in a sea of green hills and endless horizons.

Welcome to the west coast of Ireland; the country’s wildest side.

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Tours & Highlights

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Diamond Mountain in Connemara National Park
02:19
4.40 mi
1.9 mph
1,100 ft
1,100 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
A short but rewarding hike takes you to Diamond Hill in Connemara National Park. As always in Ireland, rain and windproof clothing are an absolute must, as well as a good pair of waterproof hiking boots—even when the sun is shining.

The Lower Diamond Hill Walk starts from the Visitor Center and the Upper…
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On the trail of the Guinness family in Cong
02:37
6.22 mi
2.4 mph
225 ft
225 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Ashford Castle is impressively enthroned on the shore of Ireland's largest lake: Lough Corrib in the small county of Cong. A tour of the former estates of the famous Guinness family is also highly recommended!

You’ll set off from the parking lot in front of Cong Abbey, a beautiful example of neo-Gothic…
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Die unwirkliche Karstlandschaft des Burren
05:39
12.4 mi
2.2 mph
1,300 ft
1,300 ft
Expert
Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The unreal landscape of the Burren (Irish: An Bhoireann "stony place") on the Atlantic coast of Ireland can best be explored on foot. Starting and ending point of the hike is the beautiful Fanore Beach.

From here, follow the path through the village and turn right following the National Loop Walk. The…
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Entlang der Steilklippen an den Cliffs of Moher
05:00
9.85 mi
2.0 mph
500 ft
950 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The Cliffs of Moher—one of Ireland's most famous tourist attractions—descend steeply over 200 meters. While most tourists roam not far from the Visitor Center, hiking along this spectacular stretch of Ireland’s coastline—one of the most beautiful in the country—is certainly something worthwhile.

A public…
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Meerblick an Irlands westlichstem Punkt
04:34
9.72 mi
2.1 mph
1,350 ft
1,350 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Slea Head Drive is a section of the Wild Atlantic Way that leads to the westernmost point of Ireland, Dunmore Head. Although most visitors come by car, a walk along the beautiful coastline of the Dingle Peninsula is more than worthwhile—and we promise you that you’ll be glad you did when you see…
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Summit Tour on the roof of Ireland
05:14
7.56 mi
1.4 mph
2,850 ft
2,850 ft
Expert
Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Climbing Ireland's highest mountain, the Carrauntoohil (1038 m/3405 ft) is a true adventure and should only be attempted in good weather conditions and with sturdy mountaineering boots, rainproof and windproof clothing.

Starting from the car park, you’ll follow the well signposted Loop Way along the river…
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Herrschaftliche Aussicht am Muckross Lake
05:19
11.6 mi
2.2 mph
1,200 ft
1,200 ft
Expert
Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
The old Irish aristocracy found a truly beautiful spot for their homes when they built Muckross House on the banks of Muckross Lake, now part of Killarney National Park. The hike along the shore of Muckross Lake starts at the parking lot directly on the N71 and leads you through a small forest past grazing…
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Fantastic view from Hungry Hill
04:37
6.69 mi
1.4 mph
2,000 ft
2,025 ft
Expert
Expert Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
At Hungry Hill (Irish: Cnoc Daod, 2250 feet/686 meters) an exciting Tour awaits all who visit as you climb over the highest mountain of the Caha Mountains on the Beara Peninsula. It probably owes its metaphorical name to a novel by Daphne du Maurier, written in 1943.

Starting at a cattle gate (which you…
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