Ireland is a country blessed with captivating landscapes and breathtaking natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for family adventures. Whether you’re seeking gentle strolls through enchanting forests, coastal promenades with stunning ocean views, or scenic hikes in the rolling hills, Ireland has something for everyone. To help you plan your family outings, we’ve compiled a list of 50 of the best family-friendly walks across the country, subdivided by province and assigned an accessibility rating out of 5 stars, 5 being the most accessible.
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Family-Friendly Walks in Munster
1. Torc Waterfall, Killarney National Park, County Kerry. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
2. Glenbower Woods, County Cork. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3. Lough Gur Heritage Trail, County Limerick. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
4. Mahon Falls, County Waterford. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️
5. The Poet’s Way Loop, Sheeps Head, County Cork. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️
6. Derrynane Beach Loop, County Kerry. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
7. Loop Head Lighthouse, County Clare. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
8. Knockmealdown Mountains, Liam Lynch Trailhead, County Waterford. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️
9. Farran Forest Park, County Cork. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
10. Ardmore Cliffs via Ardmore Beach, County Waterford. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
11. Gleanteenassig Forest Recreational Area, County Kerry. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️
12. Inch Beach, Ardroe, Co. Kerry. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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13. Glendalough Upper Lake Loop, County Wicklow. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
14. Powerscourt Waterfall, County Wicklow. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
15. Sugarloaf Mountain, County Wicklow. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
16. Blessington Greenway, County Wicklow. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
17. Bray to Greystones Goats Trail Walk, County Wicklow. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️
18. Canal Way, County Kildare. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
19. Howth Head Loop, County Dublin. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
20. Ticknock Forest Loop, County Dublin. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
21. Avondale Forest Park, County Wicklow Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
22. Bull Island Nature Reserve, County Dublin. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
23. Donedea Forest Park, County Kildare. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
24. Milford Park, County Carlow. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
25. Dunmore Wood, Durrow, County Laois. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
26. Glenbarrow Car Park, County Laois. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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27. Diamond Hill Loop, Connemara, County Galway. Accessibility Score: ⭐️
28. Knockma Wood, County Galway. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
29. Omey Island Loop, County Galway. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️
30. Marconi Loop, County Galway. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
31. Belleek Forest Park, County Mayo. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
32. Strandhill Dunes and Beach, County Sligo. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
33. Lough Key Forest Park, County Roscommon. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
34. Clonbur Woods Loop, County Galway. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
35. Errisberg Mountain & Dog’s Day Beach Loop from Roundstone, County Galway. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️
36. Killary Fjord, County Galway. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
37. Portumna Forest Park, County Galway. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
38. Carrowtiege, The Children of Lir Loop, County Mayo. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️
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Family-Friendly Walks in Ulster
39. Grianan of Aileach, County Donegal. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
40. Errigal, County Donegal. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️
41. Marble Arch Caves, County Fermanagh. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
42. Murlough Bay, County Antrim. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
43. Cave Hill Loop, County Antrim. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️
44. Giant’s Causeway, Blue Trail. County Antrim. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️
45. Glenariff Forest Park, County Antrim. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
46. Rostrevor Forest, County Down. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️
47. Benone Strand, County Derry. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
48. Slieve Donard, County Down. Accessibility Score: ⭐️
49. Finnebrogue Woods, County Down. Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
50. Lagan Towpath, County Antrim, Accessibility Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Embark on these family-friendly walks and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Ireland. Whether you choose to explore the rugged mountains, tranquil forests, or stunning coastal paths, these walks offer a perfect opportunity for quality time together, creating memories that will last a lifetime. So, grab your walking shoes, pack a picnic, and get ready for unforgettable adventures in the captivating landscapes of Ireland.
