Top Things to do in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
The 9 Best Scenic Walking Areas in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
Discover the best top things to do in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Ireland including Kilkee Cliff Walk, Beauty Of The Burren Walks, Caherdoonerish Stone Fort, Dunmore East Coastal Walk, Richmond Harbour, Loop Head Lighthouse, Lough Boora Discovery Park, Offaly Grand Canal Greenway, Warren Loop Walk.
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1. Kilkee Cliff Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 496 reviews
Reviewed By _wilmount - Limerick, Ireland
A delightful walk along the wild Atlantic way, breathtaking scenery and the ocean is majestic, a must do when in Kilkee
2. Beauty Of The Burren Walks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Beauty of The Burren Walks offer guided walking tours of the Burren.We pick you up from your accommodation (in the Doolin area)in our bus and drop you back after the walk. The walks are an excellent opportunity to discover the unique landscape that is the Burren. With our expert guide, walkers explore the fascinating history, geology and botany of the area. A walk with us is a walk to remember.
Reviewed By twoodyt - Dublin, Ireland
Incredible walks through the unique Burren, travelling over limestone roads and green paths. You will never forget the views.
3. Caherdoonerish Stone Fort
4. Dunmore East Coastal Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
5. Richmond Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By thelash - Dublin, Ireland
Very tranquil, alfresco dining right on the bank with the Richmond inn right beside the harbour. Nice place to stop for food on your way through Longford.
6. Loop Head Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By PaddyM827 - Dublin, Ireland
You must make your way down the road from Kilbaha to the carpark at Loop Head. Walk to the right and look north to see try he cliffs , turn left and follow the path as it travels from the Atlantic to the Shannon Estuary. Smell the air and take lots of pictures.
7. Lough Boora Discovery Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Tiafleur84 - Dublin, Ireland
My boyfriend and I visited the park in august 2020 and had a lovely day! Parking was free possibly due to covid and unfortunately the cafe closes early which we hadn’t realised. There’s so much to do and see and you can rent bikes there too. We had a lovely couple of hours there and would have stayed longer if the weather hadn’t turned!
8. Offaly Grand Canal Greenway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By wyldwyll1 - Athlone, Ireland
Its been 2 years since my last review and i can happily report that the amenity is improving all the time. Additional Signposts, Dog foul Bins and other enhancements are in place. Starting in Tullamore. To the West the Greenway now extends 15km to Pollough (The wonderful Lough Boora Parklands is accessible a further 12km along, but there is some work yet to be done to enhance the route). The route is rural. The surface is a mix of tarmac and dust track but is well maintained and suitable for walkers and cyclists of all ages and abilities. To the East the greenway stretches to Ballycommon (6km) with similar underfoot conditions. Since Covid-19 this wide open air free amenity is well populated and appreciated by all. Plans to extend to Daingean (6km further East), Lough Boora Parklands (West) and Kilbeggan to the North of Ballycommon (partially constructed) are nearing construction (2021!). Tips :- Bring a lunch and plenty of water for long strolls. Toilets are not provided (yet!?), thus public houses in Tullamore, Pollagh (the Pull INN (lovely pub) and Ballycommon are your best bet for the time being if caught short (and to have a well deserving pint perhaps!). Out of towners seeking bike hire can hire from Buckley Cycles or the Tullamore Cycle Centre both providing top quality new bikes at affordable costs. Enjoy a trek/spin and spread the good word.
9. Warren Loop Walk
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By karkle_klekar - County Dublin, Ireland
We had the most fabulous walk with excellent directions and information posters. You can complete the full walk (only about 5 km) and it is incredibly varied and beautiful, going through fields, woods, by ruins and along Lough Ree. The ruins are amazing and we didn't come across any other walkers which was great for us although a bit sad that more people aren't aware of this place. This is one of the best walks we've done in Ireland.
