Category Hiking & Trekking

Ireland · HIKING & TREKKING

The 15 Best Hiking & Trekking Trips in Ireland, Compared

17 reviewed

Dublin Coastal Hike, Pints & Puppies Adventure

Dublin Coastal Hike, Pints & Puppies Adventure - Getting to Howth From Dublin, the Simple Way

1.Dublin Coastal Hike, Pints & Puppies Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 647 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $56Our pick

Howth cliff walk from Dublin with a local guide, lighthouse and abbey stops, and an included pint at Bloody Stream. 3-4 hours.

“Patrick, you came into our lives and for a few brief hours entertained us with the history and beauty of your town. We hiked the cliffs and gazed out on the islands, pondering the vastness of the ocean and how we fit into this infinite universe. Then we drank some Guinness. Cheers mate, hope our paths cross once again.”

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Cliffs Of Moher Hiking Tour from Doolin – Small Group

Cliffs Of Moher Hiking Tour from Doolin - Small Group - Stop 2 at the Cliffs: What You Get When the Trail Ends

2.Cliffs Of Moher Hiking Tour from Doolin – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $41Best value

Small-group hike from Doolin to Cliffs of Moher with O’Brien’s Tower views, local stories, and flexible visitor centre access.

“This tour was fabulous. Simon was an awesome guide. We had beautiful weather but trail was very wet and muddy in parts. The views were spectacular and we could not have enjoyed this more. Thank you for a great experience,”

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Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures

Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures - St Mary’s Abbey: King Sitric’s Viking-era stop

3.Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

Guided coastal hike from Dublin to Howth for cliff views, harbor wildlife, and local history, with a small group and expert guides.

“My husband and I had a fabulous hike with Zach & Leon. Loki, Zach’s dog, lead the way. The scenery & company were both spectacular! Would recommend good hiking shoes, pants & layers. The weather changes frequently between summits and valleys.”

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Howth Safari Hiking Tour

Howth Safari Hiking Tour - Distance, pace, and the terrain reality check (so you pick the right day)

4.Howth Safari Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Guided Howth coastal hike from Dublin with scones, cliff viewpoints, tide-based sea caves, and a personalized adventure video.

“Leoni was our hike leader! She was wonderful! I loved her knowledge of Irish history! She was also super friendly and loved questions! Thank you so much Leoni!”

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Wicklow Mountains Horse Trekking

Wicklow Mountains Horse Trekking - Hollywood Horse And Pony Trekking: your base before you head out

5.Wicklow Mountains Horse Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Wicklow Mountains Horse Trekking in Ireland, a guided ride through the Kings River valley with a short beginner lesson and a small group.

“Absolutely amazing! Wish I could give more than 5 stars! Everyone was very friendly, especially our guide! He was kind and helpful and very informative. He even went as far as making sure we made it to our bus to head home and went above and beyond. We went as a group of three girls and loved it. We would definitely do it again and hope we can return sometime! Just FANTASTIC! I would highly recommend booking with this experience! Words honestly can’t even begin to express how much we enjoyed it and would recommend it”

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Dublin: Howth Coastal Hiking Tour

Dublin: Howth Coastal Hiking Tour - St Mary’s Abbey to the Village Streets, Viking-Era Howth

6.Dublin: Howth Coastal Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 116 reviews · from $44

A 3-hour coastal hike in Howth with a local guide, harbour wildlife, Viking-era stops, and big summit views for $44.

“A wonderful experience. Well-organized, easy to communicate with guide prior to hike, informative and friendly guide, felt safe the entire time and also in awe of the beauty of Howth. I would definitely do this again.”

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Howth Hiking Trail from Dublin: Mythology and Legend

Howth Hiking Trail from Dublin: Mythology and Legend - Getting Started at Connolly, and why the timing matters

7.Howth Hiking Trail from Dublin: Mythology and Legend

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $46

Hike Howth Peninsula with Spanish guide, myth legends, seals, forest fairy houses, and cliff views of the Baily Lighthouse from Dublin

“He's just the best guide I've ever met. And the tour is just beautiful, he show us the best places in there. I really recomend to do his tours because I'm gonna do them all. Just perfect, everything so friendly and carefully chose.”

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Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Galway – Small Group

Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Galway - Small Group - Why Doolin is the smart place to begin

8.Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Galway – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $107

Small-group hike from Galway to the Cliffs of Moher via Doolin, with guide stories, visitor center time, and Burren scenery.

“My friend and I loved this trip. It was so beautiful. The weather was perfect. And a big thanks to Philip. Super fun tour guide. Very knowledgeable of the area. Made extra sure we were all safe while still having fun. Thanks Philip. And a big shout out to Ollie. 🙌🏻”

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Dublin: Dublin Coastal Hike and Pints & Puppies

Dublin: Dublin Coastal Hike and Pints & Puppies - From marina lanes to Irish seals along the shoreline

9.Dublin: Dublin Coastal Hike and Pints & Puppies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $53

3.5-hour Howth coastal hike with a local guide and their dog, seals and ruins, ending with a complimentary pint in Dublin.

“Wonderful! The breathtaking views, well organized incredibly professional guide who added a personal touch to the tour and adorable Missy will make this three hour tour fly by. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Dublin: Howth Safari Hiking Tour

Dublin: Howth Safari Hiking Tour - The 10:00 AM start at The House Restaurant, scones included

10.Dublin: Howth Safari Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $67

Walk Howth’s south-facing coastal cliffs with a local guide, scones, secret coves, wildlife, and a video memento. 5 hours.

“I really enjoyed this hiking tour led by a local guide, Isaac, born and raised in Howth. We got to places and trails that were “off the beaten” track as well as the “not to be missed” better known spots. Isaac is very knowledgeable, well spoken and entertained us with historical facts as well as local anecdotes. He was also very conscientious of the safety and well being of his group. He had his dog Loki along and it was a nice addition to our outing. The 4 hours went by really quickly and he even secured us a reservation at a local seafood restaurant for a bite to eat…”

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Glendalough Night Hike and History Tour

Glendalough Night Hike and History Tour - Getting There and Where the Hike Begins

11.Glendalough Night Hike and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $44

Guided sunset hike and history walk at Glendalough with headlamps, wildlife talk, then guided stargazing in County Wicklow.

“Both guides but especially Elena were marvolous. Perhaps start earlier so the pace is not so fast and more time to enjoy the views.”

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Toe Head Clifftop Hike in West Cork

Toe Head Clifftop Hike in West Cork - The 7km route: easy pace, frequent photo and story stops

12.Toe Head Clifftop Hike in West Cork

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $60

A small-group clifftop hike in West Cork with easy pacing, big ocean views, wild orchid country, and Iron Age and WWI stories.

“One of the most amazing hikes I have been on. If you are looking for a stunning landscape, no other people in sight, fantastic storytelling and a relaxing time in nature, this is the hike for you. From beginning to end, Conor does a wonderful job of taking you on an adventure through his homeland that will hit all of your senses - yes there is even a tasty treat at the end. The views were truly breathtaking and there is even time and space for some still moments, where you can stop and take it all in. I traveled from Cork city just to do this hike and it…”

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Bog Safari Hike

Bog Safari Hike - Why peatlands matter: biodiversity, climate change, and green energy sightings

13.Bog Safari Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

A guided bog safari hike in Donegal, Ireland. Learn peatland history, myths, climate impact, and enjoy wide Wild Atlantic Way views.

“I highly recommend taking the Bog Tour. Sharon shares wisdom, information and lore in a chatty and approachable manner. Plus you get to hike in a BOG! I was lucky to have Sharon to myself and relatively good weather. We met up with one of her neighbors out working in the big so got to see how the bog places a role in the daily lives of people still. It is a unique experience that I thoroughly enjoyed!”

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Trek the Tombs and Trails in the Dublin Mountains

Trek the Tombs and Trails in the Dublin Mountains - Glencullen to the Wicklow Mountains National Park edge

14.Trek the Tombs and Trails in the Dublin Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $180

A small-group 7-hour Dublin Mountains hike to two megalithic tombs with big Dublin Bay views and optional berries, lunch, or a pub pint.

“Had a lovely time hiking with Ben. He had so much knowledge of Irish history and I learned a lot. The tombs and the views were my favorite part. The hike was gorgeous. You should definitely book this hike.”

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Horse riding – Dirt Trek Trail. Lisdoonvarna, Clare. Guided. 1 hour.

Horse riding - Dirt Trek Trail. Lisdoonvarna, Clare. Guided. 1 hour. - The guides: Peter and the team’s calm, hands-on style