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Explore the Wild Atlantic Way and find some of Ireland's best hikes.
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The Wild Atlantic Way is heaven for hikers and walkers, with rugged trails that lead you from gorgeous villages to world class lookouts. Feel the power of the Atlantic Ocean as you reach the edge of the Cork coastline, clamber up challenging trails to the summit of Europe's largest accessible sea cliffs in Donegal, and head west to climb striking mountains and look out over the blue waters of Sligo Bay.

Here's all the best places to go hiking on the Wild Atlantic Way.

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1Ireland Walk Hike Bike

Ireland Walk Hike Bike are leaders in excellent quality and value walking, hiking, and biking tours all over the Island of Ireland.

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Ireland Walk Hike Bike
Tralee, Co. Kerry
2KerryClimbing

KerryClimbing, the family-run, award-winning and premier guiding and mountain adventure activity provider in the Kerry region and the South West of Ireland.

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KerryClimbing
Killarney, Co. Kerry
3Bluestack Way

Walk the breathtaking Bluestack Way to truly embrace the wilds of stunning County Donegal. Unfolding across the Bluestack Mountains, this 64.1 km trail delivers incredible views across the North West.

Three walkers on The Bluestack Way
Bluestack Way
Bluestack Way
Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
4Slí Arann Mhor (Arranmore Island) - Sli Dhun na nGall

Soak up all the coastal beauty of County Donegal on this exceptional 17.8km island loop. Remote and rugged, this corner of the Wild Atlantic Way boasts seascapes galore and showcases the county’s largest island.

Arranmore Island Loop
Slí Arann Mhor (Arranmore Island) - Sli Dhun na nGall
Slí Arann Mhor (Arranmore Island) - Sli Dhun na nGall
Ailt an Chorráin, Co. Donegal
5Horn Head

Visit Horn Head in northern Donegal for dramatic cliff views out to sea.

View from Horn Head in Donegal.
Horn Head
Horn Head
Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal
6Knocknarea Walking Trail

Knocknarea Mountain (Cnoc na Rí) is situated 7.5km west of Sligo Town, in the area of the Strandhill Peninsula. This breathtaking mountain dominates the skyline of Sligo town at 327m high.

Knocknarea Mountain
Knocknarea Walking Trail
Knocknarea Walking Trail
Strandhill, Co. Sligo
7Queen Maeve Trail

Embrace some stunning Wild Atlantic Way landscapes on this 2.3km trail up to the summit of Knocknarea Mountain. Boasting ancient history and captivating County Sligo scenery, Queen Maeve’s Trail is a gem.

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Queen Maeve Trail
Queen Maeve Trail
Strandhill, Co. Sligo
8Erris Head Loop

Explore the unmatched beauty of County Mayo’s Erris Head on this breathtaking 5km loop. Treating walkers to lush landscapes and salty seascapes, embrace this truly captivating corner of the Wild Atlantic Way.

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Erris Head Loop
Erris Head Loop
Béal an Mhuirthead, Co. Mayo
9Sliabh Liag (Slieve League)

Hike to the top of the Sliabh Liag (Slieve League) cliffs on the south west coast of County Donegal and marvel at the terrific views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sligo Mountains and Donegal Bay.

A woman hiking Sliabh Liag (Slieve League) in County Donegal
Sliabh Liag (Slieve League)
Sliabh Liag (Slieve League)
An Charraig, Co. Donegal
10Sheep’s Head Loops

Measuring roughly 21km in length and just 4km across its widest point, this undulating ridge jutting out from the Atlantic from west County Cork is a beautiful place to explore.

Sheep’s Head Loops
Sheep’s Head Loops
Sheep’s Head Loops
Bantry, Co. Cork
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Trek across towering mountains and marvel at astounding coastal views on a hike along the Wild Atlantic Way. Pop over to our Wild Atlantic Way page for all the info you need for your next holiday.

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