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21 Amazing Walks Across Ireland Worth Attempting This Weekend

Published 07:27 9 Aug 2019 BST

Updated 11:35 9 Aug 2019 BST

21 Amazing Walks Across Ireland Worth Attempting This Weekend

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Make the most of the weekend with a long walk. We have you covered here today with a comprehensive list of some of the most exciting walks to tackle around the island. Find a couple of friends and get out there. Once you tackle any of these, you'll see just how majestic Ireland actually is.

1. Slieve Donard Walking Route, Co Down

9km in length
Too challenging for young children
Dog friendly
Nearest town is Newcastle

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2. The Wicklow Way Long Distance Walking Trail, Co Dublin/Wicklow

132km in length but you can join at various places to make it shorter (obviously)
Great for mountain biking a well as walking
Dog and child friendly
Closest town to the start point is Rathfarnham in Dublin

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3. Mount Brandon Walking Route, Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry

8km long
Too tough for young children
Takes up to 4 hours
Nearest town is Dingle

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4. Connemara Way, Co Galway

55km in length
Will take two full days to complete
Oughterard is the start town
No dogs allowed

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5. The Sheep's Head Way, Co Cork

200km in length but can join at multiple stages
Nearest town to start is Bantry
Would take four days to complete in full
No dogs allowed

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6. The Glen of Aherlow, Co Tipperary

Eight walks ranging in difficulty; all looped
One to eight hours depending which you choose
Dogs and bikes welcome
Guided walks available

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7. The Slieve Blooms, Co Laois and Co Offaly

60km in length
1250m in total climb
Two days to complete in full
Start point in Glenbarrow

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8. The Burren Way, Co Clare

114km in total, across some of the most beautiful landscape the country has to offer
Start point is Lahinch
Five days if you were to do the entire walk, but easily broken up
Parking at start and finish

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9. Cronin's Yard Loopm, MacGillycuddy's Reeks, Co Kerry

Stunning looped walk
8km in total
2.5 hours to complete
No dogs allowed

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10. Glendalough Lake Walk, Co Wicklow

Stunning two-hour walk around the lake
More challenging walks in the area too
Plenty of parking and facilities
Dogs allowed and parts of walk easy for young children

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11. Howth Cliff Walk, Co Dublin

Gorgeous scenery, and simple terrain
About 1-2 hours depending on speed
Dog- and child-friendly
Ideal to combine with seafood in the village

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12. The Great Western Greenway, Westport To Achill, Co Mayo

Over 42km in full but broken into multiple shorter sections
Start in either Achill or Westport
Ample parking along the trail
Ideal for bikes

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13. Bray To Greystones Cliff Walk, Co Wicklow

Stunning coastal walk
7km long
About 1.5 hours
Ample parking and food/drink options at both ends

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14. Grand Canal Way, Dublin To Shannon

Start in either Lucan or Shannon Harbour
117km long
5 days' walking or a good day's cycling
Suitable for families with older children

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15. Keenagh Loop Walk, Co Mayo

12km
Around three hours
Country lanes, green roadways, riverbank and open mountain
Starts in Castlebar

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16. Arigna Miner's Way, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim

118km
Over 200m in climbing
At least five days to complete in full
Nearest town to start is Keadew

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17. St. Finbarr's Pilgrim Walk, Cork

35km route
Undertaken over two days
Events arranged over the Easter weekend
Excellent hotel and sleeping options

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18. Táin Way, Louth

40km long
Two days to complete at your ease
Loops into Carlingford at start and finish
No dogs allowed

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19. Croagh Patrick, Co Mayo

Head to Westport
Two hours to reach the summit and 1.5 to descend
Excellent services and parking at the site
Can be super busy at peak (no pun intended) times

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20. Slieve League, Co. Donegal

4km walk
Stunning views from along the cliffs which are 500m above sea level
Closest town is Teelin
More experienced walkers only

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21. Antrim Hills Way

35km long
Dogs not allowed
Starts at Glenarm’s Coast Road car park
Two days to complete but also split into smaller segments

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