Treks / Countries
Hikes and treks in Ireland
We cover 2 routes in Ireland: 2 multi-day treks. The gentlest is Wicklow Way (moderate); the toughest is Kerry Way (demanding). The highest point is 630 m on Wicklow Way.
Compare the routes
| Route | Type | Distance | Days | Highest point | Difficulty | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wicklow Way | Multi-day | 131 km | 5–7 | 630 m | Moderate | April to October |
| Kerry Way | Multi-day | 200 km | 9 | 385 m | Demanding | April to October |
The routes in detail
5–7 days
Ireland · near Dublin
Wicklow Way
Ireland's oldest waymarked trail starts in Dublin's suburbs and crosses the Wicklow Mountains past lakes and monastic Glendalough.
≈ 131 km
630 m high
9 days
Ireland · near Cork
Kerry Way
A long loop around the Iveragh Peninsula from Killarney, on old roads and green hills above the Atlantic.
≈ 200 km
385 m high
Before you go
- Check if you're fit enough with the two-minute readiness quiz.
- Travel insurance for trekking: altitude limits and what rescue really costs.
- Packing list and the gear budget calculator.
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