Self-Guided Walks - West of Ireland                                                         

WHY GO HILL WALKING IN THE WEST OF IRELAND?

• From Irish music sessions in the pubs of the Aran Islands to thatched cottages and turf-cutting in Connemara, our West of Ireland walks will take you to an Ireland of times gone by.

• Our West of Ireland walks will suit regular hill walkers who are keen to see as much as possible during their time in Ireland.

• On your walks, you will see dramatic landscapes that inspired great writers such as Oscar Wilde and WB Yeats.

• And history will come alive as you visit places that bear witness to the deeds of Saint Patrick in the 5th Century and the horrors of the Great Famine of 1846-52.

WE WANT TO GO HILL WALKING IN THE WEST OF IRELAND - WHAT NOW? 

For a detailed look at the challenging West of Ireland walks on offer, click this button:

        

HOW DO WE GET TO THE WEST OF IRELAND? 

Direct flights from Shannon Airport to destinations all over the UK, Europe and even North America make it easy to get here. There are excellent connections to Dublin Airport also.

Finally, check out our West of Ireland Highlights for more information on great places to stop and spend an extra night along the way.