Self Guided Walking Holidays Ireland

Explore with Self-Guided Ireland walking holidays

Experience Ireland’s stunning landscapes with Hilltoptreks’ self-guided walking tours, perfect for travellers from New Zealand and Australia. Tailored for freedom-seekers, these journeys allow you to explore Ireland’s scenic trails entirely at your own pace—ideal for those seeking memorable Ireland walking holidays.

For nature lovers, the Wicklow Way offers 130 kilometres of breathtaking scenery through lush forests, peaceful glens, and ancient monastic sites, showcasing the heart of the “Garden of Ireland.”

On the Dingle Way, journey along Ireland’s rugged Atlantic coast with stunning views, sandy beaches, and welcoming villages that provide a glimpse into traditional Irish life—an unforgettable part of Ireland walking holidays.

The Kerry Way circles the Iveragh Peninsula, Ireland’s longest walking route, with spectacular coastal views and a mix of lake and mountain landscapes. It’s one of the most iconic routes for Ireland walking holidays.

If you’re after something less travelled, the Beara Way provides a quieter, remote path on the Beara Peninsula, with trails through serene landscapes, rugged mountains, and coastal views.

The Sheeps Head Way offers a shorter, but equally striking, experience on Ireland’s southwest coast, combining sea cliffs, green fields, and panoramic ocean vistas in a peaceful, off-the-beaten-track setting.

With Hilltoptreks’ GPS guidance, navigation is a breeze. These tours allow you to explore Ireland in true independent style, with flexible schedules that reveal Ireland’s hidden gems—making them perfect for Ireland walking holidays.

Self Guided Walking Holidays Ireland

The Wicklow Way Ireland

The Wicklow Way is one of Ireland's oldest and most celebrated long-distance trails...

  • Fitness Level : Moderate
  • Suitable for: All age groups
  • Group: 16 persons max.
  • Duration: Varies by selection

The Kerry Way Ireland

The Kerry Way is one of Ireland’s most celebrated long-distance trails, leading hikers through the heart of County Kerry’s spectacular landscapes.

  • Fitness Level : Moderate
  • Suitable for: All age groups
  • Group: 16 persons max.
  • Duration Varies by selection

The Dingle Way Ireland

The Dingle Way, a scenic 179-kilometre trail, takes walkers around the captivating Dingle Peninsula, one of Ireland's most beautiful and unspoiled regions.

  • Fitness Level : Moderate
  • Suitable for: All age groups
  • Group: 16 persons max.
  • Duration: Varies by selection

The Beara Way Ireland

The Beara Way is a captivating 206-kilometre trail that winds around Ireland’s rugged Beara Peninsula, a region renowned for its untouched beauty and tranquil landscapes.

  • Fitness Level : Moderate
  • Suitable for: All age groups
  • Group: 16 persons max.
  • Duration: Varies by selection

The Sheep’s Head Way Ireland

The Sheep’s Head Way is a stunning 93-kilometre trail on Ireland’s Sheep’s Head Peninsula, known for its peaceful landscapes and breathtaking coastal views.

  • Fitness Level : Moderate
  • Suitable for: All age groups
  • Group: 16 persons max.
  • Duration : Varies by selection

The Burren Way – Ireland

The Sheep’s Head Way is a stunning 93-kilometre trail on Ireland’s Sheep’s Head Peninsula, known for its peaceful landscapes and breathtaking coastal views.

  • Fitness Level : Moderate
  • Suitable for: All age groups
  • Group: 16 persons max.
  • Duration : Varies by selection

Walking Weekend in Dingle

A Walking Weekend on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry offers a perfect escape into Ireland’s rugged natural beauty.

  • Fitness Level : Moderate
  • Group: Short Walking Tours
  • Suitable for: All age groups
  • Duration : Weekend

Walking Weekend in Connemara

Explore the wild beauty of Connemara on a walking weekend, where rugged mountains, shimmering lakes, and Atlantic shores create an unforgettable adventure.

  • Fitness Level : Moderate
  • Group: Short Walking Tours
  • Suitable for: All age groups
  • Duration : Weekend

Walking Weekend in Kerry

"Explore Kerry’s breathtaking landscapes on a guided walking weekend, including Kenmare, the Kerry Way and the Beara Peninsula."

  • Fitness Level : Moderate
  • Group: Short Walking Tours
  • Suitable for: All age groups
  • Duration : Weekend