Top Things to do in Ireland
Things to do in Ireland, Ireland: The Best Valleys
Woven with wild greenery and Gaelic legends, the Emerald Isle is one of Europe’s most prized jewels. Rugged Atlantic beaches and mystery-shrouded sites rub shoulders with the cosmopolitan cities of Belfast and Dublin, where literary history and warm Irish hospitality are always in abundance.
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1. Glens of Antrim
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5.0 based on 61 reviews
There are nine glens of Antrim: these green, tree-filled valleys by the sea are some of the most scenic spots in Europe.
Reviewed By GrandTour50001242440
A stay in the Glens is quite amazing. Perfectly situated for visiting the Antrim coast or Belfast. Beautiful inland and coastal scenery all within easy reach.. Pretty villages with interesting pubs and superb hospitality from the locals.
2. Nore Valley Walking Route
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By donnyMiltonKeynes
We had a lovely walk, not quite sure where we were going at times but a great couple of hours. Very peaceful
3. Doolough Valley
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By gilzerlyn - Dublin, Ireland
You should totally do this drive. It's just stunning. Travel from Louisburg to Delphi. Don't rush it because there are plenty of photo opportunities. There's a mobile coffee van en route. Really good coffee and panini's.
4. Black Valley
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
The Black Valley lies on the road between Moll's Gap and the Gap of Dunlow - a beautiful and isolated valley in the heart of Killarney National Park. Most visitors hasten by on the way to the drama of the Gap of Dunloe. Instead, stop, look around, take a walk. The Black Valley was the last place in Ireland to receive an electrical supply - in the 1970's.
Reviewed By suzieblue48 - Dublin, Ireland
We drove through the Black Valley from Kenmare to Killarney, It is an absolutely spectacular drive (on a dry and bright day) road very narrow and twisty The water falls and streams for rock-hopping are simply magical and at the bottom there is an area where you can picnic BUT BRING YOU LITTER HOME PLEASE.
5. Glen of Aherlow
6. Gap of Dunloe
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4.5 based on 3,550 reviews
Reviewed By 640margueritej
We stayed at the airbnb, Dunloe Cottage, a short walk to Kate Kearney’s Cottage and Heather’s Cafe at the start of the Gap of Dunloe. The Cottage was spacious and magnificently presented and located a 10 minute drive from the Killarney town centre. Dan and Breda were welcoming and very accommodating. Highly recommend spending a few days in the Cottage as a base to explore the Gap, Black Valley and Killarney Lakes. Ideal for hikers/walkers, bike riders and rock climbers.
7. Poison Glen
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By WalshFamilyIreland
Very picturesque area. Even when visited in misty weather. Well worth a visit and don't forget Dunlewey Church.
8. Anne Valley Walk
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By magsdfuff - Waterford, Ireland
Beautiful walk through nature at it's best. Take a picnic with you as no refreshments in annestown before you head back. Well worth a visit.
9. Doo Lough Valley
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4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By erwanfouere - Brussels, Belgium
one of my favourite spots in Ireland; you can walk, cycle or drive through this valley a thousand times, and each time experience different colours and sensations; mountains and lakes and sheep to keep you company; and a monument to remind you of the horrors of the famine, with inspiring words from Archbishop Tutu and others along the plinth, from where you can contemplate the beauty of this place.
10. Glenariff Forest Park Caravan Park
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By ioanapc
Our first caravan trip so maybe not the most balanced review but we had a fabulous time! We stayed three nights midweek in July, hardly anyone there for the first two nights so we managed to get a great pitch with uninterrupted views of the glen in front (the car park below isn’t visible from the site so you just get the drama of the scenery). We also had stunning sunsets to our left and, just outside our window, some very cute rabbits - much to our kids’ delight. Facilities were great for us. Some, like the small kids’ playground, closed due to Covid restrictions but toilet and shower block open, clean and warm - slightly whiffy drains outside the building but we were told the services hadn’t been emptied as usual due to Covid, it wasn’t really a problem anyway. The Warden was really friendly and there was constantly someone cutting grass, cleaning, mopping....lots of attention to keeping the place trim and tidy. Outdoor and indoor dish-washing facilities were both open, a camper’s kitchen was closed and laundry machines seemed to be open, I think token-operated. Our only complaint, no fault of the site’s of course, was that conditions were against us as we arrived and the swarms of midges relentlessly biting as we were setting up almost had us turning tail and going home on the spot. Thankfully they eased off that evening and the breeze picked up so that by our last day they were gone. The cafe onsite kept some slightly mysterious hours (all is forgiven in times of Covid) but they were brilliant and knowledgeable catering for our coeliac daughter, with plenty of choice for her, and nothing was too much trouble. Scenery is stunning and the walks were great, we really loved our few days here!
