Self Guided Walking Tours LP

Self-Guided Walking Holidays in Ireland

Enjoying your own self guided walking holidays in Ireland offers total flexibility on where you go and when. You can walk entirely at your own pace, choose what time to depart each morning, and so much more! Of course, planning the logistics of a multi-day self-guided walk can be a bit more of a challenge…especially if you’re planning it from overseas.

That’s why we offer self-guided hiking tours in Ireland that are planned for you with our local expertise and insight. For the past three decades, we’ve been walking these trails and building partnerships with local hospitality providers all around Ireland. So you can rest assured our recommended accommodations, restaurants, and trails will be the best options available!

Still deciding where you want to go? We also offer tours in several other destinations. Check out our Self Guided Walking Tours in the UK for a variety of other walking route options. We’re always happy to discuss the various routes we offer, so get in touch and let’s chat about your holiday plans!

Why Choose Footfalls for a Self-Guided Walking Holiday in Ireland?

We offer three decades of experience in setting up and organising independent, Self Guided Walking Tours in Ireland.

We are a family-run business, which means we take personal care to make sure we have your tour organised exactly how you want it. Christopher walks the exact trails and ensures the notes are up-to-date, while Teresa checks on all our recommended accommodations and restaurants, so you’ll always get the latest and best guidance.

We are always on-hand to answer any query that you may have, so please do get in touch!

About Our Self-Guided Walks in Ireland

While we offer plenty of guided walking tours of Ireland, there are times when you’ll want to do things on your own schedule. That’s why we also provide these detailed itineraries so you still get the most out of your visit!

Here’s what we offer for your self-guided walking tour:

  • We pre-plan your holiday itinerary with you.
  • We pre-book all your accommodations.
  • We pre-arrange your daily luggage transfers to your next accommodation while you enjoy walking with just a small daypack.
  • We also provide you with detailed maps, digital route notes, and GPX tracks.
  • We’ll be able to give you travel information, including details on the best restaurants, pubs, and other places of interest to visit along the way.

We are making the important switch to a paperless system in order to align with our commitment to sustainability. By going paperless we aim to significantly reduce our environmental footprint by cutting down on paper waste, decreasing the need for printing, and overall lessening our reliance on natural resources. This means we can now streamline our processes in the digital world for our company and clients by taking this eco-friendly approach to our Route Notes.

With our Ireland self-guided hiking tour options, you’re free to choose the date you’d like to begin, the difficulty and length of the trail you’d like to hike, and so much more.

Ready to get started? Here are our suggested locations and routes so you can start exploring

Ireland East

Explore Ireland’s ancient east along the stunning Wicklow Way in our largest national park. 

The Wicklow Way Self-Guided Walking Routes

4 days From: €495

Wicklow Way – 4 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy

The-Wicklow-Way Special Offer
5 days From: €625

Wicklow Way – 5 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Moderate

6 days From: €841

Wicklow Way – 6 Day Self-Guided Tour Ending in Dublin

Grade: Easy to Moderate

8 days From: €852

Wicklow Way – 8 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Moderate

8 days From: €960

Wicklow Way & Dublin – 8 Day Self-Guided Tour Ending in Dublin

Grade: Easy to Moderate

8 days From: €895

Wicklow Way – 8 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour (Full Trail)

Grade: Moderate to Strenuous

10 days From: €992

Wicklow Way – 10 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Moderate

Walking along the Wicklow Way

Ireland West

From the Aran Islands to Connemara, the wonderful Western Way to the Burren Way, IThe west of Ireland boasts stunning, wild beauty and fantastic trails.

The Burren Way Self-Guided Walking Routes

5 days From: €604

Burren Way - 5 Day - Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Moderate

7 days From: €839

Burren Way 7 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Modarate

9 days From: €1031

Burren Way & Western Way – 9 Days – Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Moderate

The Western Way Self-Guided Walking Routes

6 days From: €880

Aran Islands & Western Way – 6 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Moderate

7 days From: €947

Connemara & Western Way 7 Days Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Moderate

8 days From: €985

Connemara & Western Way – 8 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Moderate

9 days From: €1031

Burren Way & Western Way – 9 Days – Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Moderate

Ireland South-West

Explore a range of options spanning 4 to 11 days along two iconic routes: the Dingle Way or the Kerry Way.

The Dingle Way Self-Guided Walking Routes

4 days From: €517

Dingle Way – 4 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Moderate

5 days From: €636

Dingle Way – 5 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy

5 days From: €636

Dingle Way – 5 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Moderate

6 days From: €763

Dingle Way – 6 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy To Moderate

7 days From: €809

Dingle Way – 7 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easier Option

8 days From: €895

Dingle Way – 8 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy To Moderate

10 days From: €1128

Dingle Way – 10 Days -Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Moderate

The Kerry Way Self-Guided Walking Routes

6 days From: €744

Kerry Way – 6 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Moderate

7 days From: €787

Kerry Way – 7 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Moderate

8 days From: €852

Kerry Way: 8-Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Moderate

10 days From: €1111

Kerry Way – 10 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Difficult

11 days From: €1197

Kerry Way – 11 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Difficult

Ireland North

In the north and north-west, you’ll find countless stunning views to behold! The Antrim Causeway Coastal Route, the Donegal Bluestack Way, the Rathlin Island Route…your self-guided options are as varied as the landscapes themselves.

The Antrim Causeway Coast self-guided walking routes

The Donegal Bluestack Way Walking Routes

5 days From: €716

Donegal Bluestack Way – 5 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Moderate

7 days From: €783

Donegal Bluestack Way – 7 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Moderate

8 days From: €850

Donegal Bluestack Way – 8 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Moderate

9 days From: €951

Donegal Bluestack Way – 9 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Moderate

Ireland South

Choose from the Sheep’s Head Way or the Beara Way to enjoy Ireland’s South…a true walker’s paradise!

The Beara Way Self-guided Walking Routes

7 days From: €765

Beara Way – 7 Days – Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Moderate

8 days From: €852

Beara Way – 8 Days – Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Moderate

9 days From: €992

Beara Way – 9 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Moderate

The Sheep's Head Way self-guided walking routes

6 days From: €604

Sheep’s Head Way – 6 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy to Moderate

8 days From: €820

Sheep’s Head Way – 8 Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Grade: Easy To Moderate

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