The scenic Dunmore Head loop on the Dingle Peninsula takes you to the westernmost point of mainland Ireland. As well as spectacular views on a clear day, it passes an historic Ogham stone.
Inis OÃrr, the smallest of the Aran Islands, offers an intriguing historical and geological landscape. Attractions along the hike around the island include medieval churches, a lighthouse, and a shipwreck.
Two very different hikes along the spectacular Cliffs of Moher – the popular paved trails of the Cliffs of Moher Experience and a more raw and remote loop from Hags Head.
The popular Diamond Hill Loop in Connemara National Park offers great views from the 442m peak over the Ballynakill Harbour, Kylemore Lough and the Twelve Bens.
Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s holiest mountain, attracts over 100,000 hikers annually. In clear weather the 764m summit offers sweeping views over the picturesque Clew Bay.
The popular and easy Grand Wash hike in Capitol Reef offers stunning canyon views, with the highlight being the Narrows slot canyon near the middle.
The Wild Horse Window hike leads to a large cave with a natural skylight, and sweeping views along the way. Most of the hike follows a cairned route.
A spectacular hike through the Horseshoe Canyon in Canyonlands National Park. The route passes three Native American rock art sites before culminating at the renowned Great Gallery site.
Considered one of the “must do” bushwalks at Arkaroola, the Acacia Ridge walk offers magnificent 360-degree views from the top of the ridge. It’s best done as an early morning or late afternoon bushwalk.
The Oppaminda Nudlamutana bushwalk in the northern Flinders Ranges connects the Oodnaminta Track and Oppaminda Trail. The route passes through the Gammon Ranges and traverses Mount Warren Hastings, which offers spectacular views. A twist on the standard route takes an off-track detour over an additional peak.