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Want to go hiking in Munster to explore more of this corner of Ireland? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Munster to bring you the top 20 hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Munster is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Muckross Lake loop — Killarney National Park
Intermediate
03:45
8.62 mi
The Cliffs of Moher
Intermediate
04:22
8.56 mi
Mullaghmore & Lough Gaelan loop — Burren National Park
Intermediate
02:31
4.73 mi
Torc Mountain & the Owengarrif River — Killarney National Park
Intermediate
03:32
6.06 mi
The Devil's Ladder & Carrauntoohill loop
Expert
05:26
7.75 mi
Torc Waterfall loop from Muckross House — Killarney National Park
Intermediate
02:59
5.53 mi
Derrynane loop
Intermediate
02:08
4.82 mi
Bray Head & Bray Tower
Easy
01:41
3.49 mi
The Poet's Way loop on the Sheeps Head Peninsula
Expert
04:17
7.89 mi
The Gap of Dunloe
Intermediate
03:29
7.90 mi
The Coomloughra Horseshoe Trail to Carrantuohill
Expert
08:20
7.83 mi
Kilclooney Mountain via Coumshingaun Lough
Expert
04:13
5.13 mi
Ross Island loop from Ross Castle — Killarney National Park
Easy
01:36
3.81 mi
Bolus Head loop
Intermediate
02:17
4.66 mi
Ardmore Cliffs via Ardmore Beach
Easy
01:43
3.97 mi
Black Head loop from Fanore
Expert
05:41
12.2 mi
Dunmore Head loop from Coumeenoole Beach
Easy
00:37
1.24 mi
Sauce Creek & Brandon Point loop from Brandon
Intermediate
04:04
8.46 mi
Gleninchaquin Park loop
Intermediate
01:14
1.93 mi
Lough Avalla Farm / Harry's Farm loop
Intermediate
02:03
4.70 mi

Top 20 best walks and hikes in Munster

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    Muckross Lake loop — Killarney National Park

    03:45
    8.62 mi
    2.3 mph
    600 ft
    600 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    The Cliffs of Moher

    04:22
    8.56 mi
    2.0 mph
    800 ft
    800 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    Mullaghmore & Lough Gaelan loop — Burren National Park

    02:31
    4.73 mi
    1.9 mph
    475 ft
    475 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    4

    Torc Mountain & the Owengarrif River — Killarney National Park

    03:32
    6.06 mi
    1.7 mph
    1,400 ft
    1,400 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    5

    The Devil's Ladder & Carrauntoohill loop

    05:26
    7.75 mi
    1.4 mph
    2,775 ft
    2,775 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    Torc Waterfall loop from Muckross House — Killarney National Park

    02:59
    5.53 mi
    1.9 mph
    1,050 ft
    1,050 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    Derrynane loop

    02:08
    4.82 mi
    2.3 mph
    425 ft
    425 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    8

    Bray Head & Bray Tower

    01:41
    3.49 mi
    2.1 mph
    600 ft
    600 ft
    Easy
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9

    The Poet's Way loop on the Sheeps Head Peninsula

    04:17
    7.89 mi
    1.8 mph
    950 ft
    925 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    10

    The Gap of Dunloe

    03:29
    7.90 mi
    2.3 mph
    675 ft
    675 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    11

    The Coomloughra Horseshoe Trail to Carrantuohill

    08:20
    7.83 mi
    0.9 mph
    3,225 ft
    3,225 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    12

    Kilclooney Mountain via Coumshingaun Lough

    04:13
    5.13 mi
    1.2 mph
    2,100 ft
    2,100 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    13

    Ross Island loop from Ross Castle — Killarney National Park

    01:36
    3.81 mi
    2.4 mph
    125 ft
    125 ft
    Easy
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    14

    Bolus Head loop

    02:17
    4.66 mi
    2.0 mph
    825 ft
    825 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15

    Ardmore Cliffs via Ardmore Beach

    01:43
    3.97 mi
    2.3 mph
    275 ft
    275 ft
    Easy
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    16

    Black Head loop from Fanore

    05:41
    12.2 mi
    2.1 mph
    1,300 ft
    1,300 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    17

    Dunmore Head loop from Coumeenoole Beach

    00:37
    1.24 mi
    2.0 mph
    250 ft
    250 ft
    Easy
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18

    Sauce Creek & Brandon Point loop from Brandon

    04:04
    8.46 mi
    2.1 mph
    1,425 ft
    1,425 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    19

    Gleninchaquin Park loop

    01:14
    1.93 mi
    1.6 mph
    625 ft
    625 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    Lough Avalla Farm / Harry's Farm loop

    02:03
    4.70 mi
    2.3 mph
    350 ft
    350 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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