25 best summer walks in Ireland - from coastal paths to summit tombs

Lace up – it’s time to rediscover the great outdoors with out list of 25 great summer walks all over the island. 

Here, you’ll find 25 one-day hikes chosen from the country’s most famous long-distance trails or way-marked ways by guidebook writer Helen Fairbairn.

The routes cover the entire country, and all sorts of terrain from beach to bog, forest to mountain top. But you don’t need to be a seasoned hiker to enjoy them — there are shorter trails for strollers or for families with young children to savour too.

All the routes are fully way-marked and can be tackled in one go, though you might find you want to walk the entire route across a series of weekends.

There are tips on what to pack from binoculars for bird-spotting to togs for a dip along the way, as well as where to download maps – and stop for snacks.

Note that some of our refuel suggestions may be subject to differing opening hours or arrangements - always be sure to check (and book) ahead where possible.

Other than that, lace up – it’s time to (safely) rediscover the great outdoors!