Ranked: Ireland's Top Counties for a Summer Walk

Ireland is made for walking, from gentle greenways to mountain trails, and interest in getting outdoors keeps growing every year," Rebecca Ryan, Marketing Manager at Trailblazers said. "Wherever you are in the country, a great walk is rarely far away, and there's something out there for every age and ability."

Kerry has an almost magnetic pull for walkers and hikers,” Rebecca said. “Between Killarney National Park, the Reeks and the Kerry Way, it has the scenery people picture when they imagine a great Irish hike. What's fascinating is that when you look at what's actually on the ground, it's Cork that comes out on top; the Rebel County simply gives you more choice than anywhere else. Kerry may capture the imagination, but Cork quietly offers the most opportunities to get out and explore.”

For a summer walk,” Rebecca notes, “it's worth knowing that busier spots like Glendalough, the Cliffs of Moher and the Waterford Greenway have visitor centres, parking and cafés close by, while remoter routes such as the Bluestack Way and Sheep's Head reward those who come well prepared."

The right gear doesn't just make a walk more comfortable,” Rebecca said, “It keeps people safe and helps them enjoy the outdoors with confidence, whether they're tackling Carrauntoohil or a gentle greenway.”