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Walking holidays in Ireland are an ideal way of discovering a landscape of lush green valleys and grand open spaces – ideal for those looking for an escape from the rush of the day-to-day routine.
Take the Dingle, or Kerry Way and discover wild, beautiful scenery, unwavering tradition as well as a lively welcome waiting for you at the many towns you’ll cross paths with on your Irish Walking Holiday.
Ireland's path are characterised by 'Boreen' - the little unpaved, rural roads running from village to village and mountain track. These seldom used country roads are generally less than two cars wide - your quintessential Boreen will usually have grass sprouting up through the middle.
Those travelling into Ireland through Dublin will notice the Wicklow mountains looming over the shore. In fact, most of Ireland's most mountainous regions are along the coast. Ireland's paths are on the whole, quite well maintained - although paths are liable to cross bogs and thick mud in prolonged wet spells.
As is often the case with many other Irish Ways, walking routes in Ireland can involve a considerable amount of road walking - perhaps more than visitors to Ireland may expect from walking holidays. Ireland and its routes reflect both the old separation between communities, as well as the difficulty in securing access to rights of way through the country. Fortunately, the path is scenic and varied, and where it meets surfaced path, this is almost completely along quiet country lanes.
Both the Dingle and Kerry Way are well sign-posted, and if you had to compare the two walks you could say that generally speaking, The Dingle Way is quieter than The Kerry Way for walking holidays. Ireland is known for its interesting coastal islands and The Kerry Way offers a chance to visit Skellig Michael, but due to the rough weather conditions crossing over to the island - this isn't always guaranteed. In terms of landscape, The Dingle Way steers a closer course to the shoreline, whereas The Kerry Way has more inland routes and a greater variety of terrain.
A walking holiday is such a great way to disconnect from the workaday world. I wish I could do this more often. Honestly, this was just perfect!
Our experience with Celtic Trails was well organized with personalized service. This walk was a beautiful way to recharge my batteries.
Celtic Trails were professional and did what was contracted. They were very valued by B&B partners, which says a lot. The first 4 - 5 days of walking were majestic, wild, soul-centring. :LOVED the Heritage Center in Dungrin - it made the trip in many w
It was gorgeous - too bad we had to come home. Everything went smoothly. Celtic Trails are much better than other companies - I'm always looking for my next walk with them.
Celtic Trails offer well organised walking tours. They are flexible for personal needs and according to the weather. We would recommend
Thanks so much for your kindness and fantastic planning and execution. I have shared your website with multiple friends here in U.S.
Celtic Trails offer and excellent and prompt service, with excellent organisation. I had a very pleasant time.
Our first time with a company - we will use again next year. Celtic Trails were competent, friendly, efficient, knowledgeable and responsive. We enjoyed meeting people along the way and the scenery on the Dingle Peninsula. All hosts went over and abov
Celtic Trails arranges most of the details so you can just walk. This holiday was an amazing way to slowly take in the beautiful countryside and vistas.
Celtic Trails were very efficient. The staff was timely and responsive. The walk was a delightful introduction to Ireland, the home of our daughter and son in law. The Dingle Peninsula is a spectacular location and the people were terrific.
The holiday went without a hitch. It was very well organised with a good choice of accommodations. The Dingle Way went through very beautiful coastal scenery, lovely empty beaches and dramatic cliffs. We didn't see many walkers at all and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Walking from place to place in a new part of the country is a very satisfying experience and you get to really know an area.
We enjoy the adventure of moving to new places each day without the burden of moving all our stuff ourselves. We meet and chat to all the others sharing the route, but don't have to spend too long with them all (like you do in Ramblers Groups).
The advice Nathan gave us on where to take extra days was excellent. Each "rest" day worked perfectly. This has been emotionally relaxing / refreshing, which is why we do this type of holiday.
Celtic Trails were very efficient and provided detailed plans. We feel more refreshed and healthier after the walk.
Celtic Trails were splendid - everything was efficient, friendly and trouble-free. We are very pleased with our achievement.
Celtic Trails was an affordable, excellent quality, luxury self-guided tour company…We’ll definitely recommend Celtic Trails to all our friends and colleagues
Your maps and guide were extremely detailed, accurate and very helpful. The transfers were excellent - above and beyond. Celtic Trails was an affordable, excellent quality, luxury self-guided tour company, who partners with the best locale guider in Dingle! Everywhere we walked was beautiful. The seafood was delicious and we enjoyed a traditional session (music) in a Dingle Pub.
Our travel was very well organised, with great instructions and accommodations. We had a lovely time.
Always perfect. We have recommended Celtic Trails quite often.
We enjoyed the fantastic scenery. We enjoyed the physical challenge and the satisfaction of completing it. Great way to interact with local people. The Irish are very friendly and hospitable people.
We most enjoyed the hospitality of our hosts, scenery and food. A special thank you for responding so quickly and efficiently to all our enquiries.
Most enjoyed the variety of scenery.
"Excellent - would have no hesitation in recommending Celtic Trails."
"This was among our very best walk, the scenery in Ireland is so spectacular that it virtually defies description - we'd never use anyone other than Celtic Trails!"
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