A Guided Walking Holiday on the Gorgeous West Coast of Ireland
Join Footfalls Walking Holidays in the beautiful West of Ireland for this unique walking vacation in iconic locations. We start in County Galway in the heart of the Connemara Mountains, journey over to the largest of the Aran Islands, and we end our walking holiday in The Burren in County Clare.
This walking tour showcases the Ireland of old: a place rich in culture and tradition that seems worlds away from the pace of city life.
Walking in Connemara
Connemara is a wild and beautiful place. We begin our 8-day guided walk here, which is also part of the world-famous Wild Atlantic Way.
The name Connemara is Irish for ‘Inlets of the Sea’ and the scenery you’ll enjoy during this walk includes not only a stunning coastline, but also lakes, mountains, white cottages, woolly Highland sheep, fast-flowing streams, and many many stone walls!
Walking the The Burren
The latter part of our tour takes us to The Burren in County Clare. The Burren, with its unique and magical landscape of exposed and cracked limestone crust, is thought to have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien (author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings).
The rock formation is exceptional and allows for a unique internal climate resulting in a micro-ecosystem of rare plants, some of which can only be found in Alpine or Mediterranean regions.
A Walking Tour of the Aran Islands
We also visit Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands, which lies right on the edge of Europe and holds the highest density of archaeological and cultural artefacts in Ireland.
You will certainly sense the spirits of Celts and early Christian settlers while enjoying life at a slower pace on the island. It’s ideal for a walking vacation in Ireland!
Still browsing options? You might want to explore our other guided walking tours of Ireland for alternative routes and locations. Or take a look at our self-guided walking tours of Ireland to go on your own schedule instead.
We are always delighted to chat about the routes and destinations where we offer walking tours, so do feel free to get in touch with any questions at all.
Guided Walk in Connemara, The Burren, & Aran Islands
Prices / Dates
Price: €1,679 per person sharing
Saturday to Saturday
Single Supplement: +€595
Tour Dates 2026:
Saturday, 13th to Saturday, 20th June
Saturday, 11th to Saturday 18th July
Tour Grade: Easy to Moderate
Accommodation: Family Operated Hotels
Included / Excluded
- All accommodation is Failte Ireland approved and all rooms will be en-suite/private bathroom.
- All meals to include: 7 Breakfasts, 5 Evening Meals and 3 Packed Lunches.
- All transport from and back to Dublin Airport
- All transport to and from walks.
- Ferry trip to Inishmore.
- Entry fee to Kylemore Abbey & Walled Gardens
- 2 Evening Meals
- 3 Lunches in the Burren
