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Summer 2021 is one for the outdoors.
With 'staycations' very much in vogue this year, it's the perfect opportunity to discover some of Ireland's hidden gems.
We've teamed up with ONESONIC, an Irish designer and vendor of high-quality, wireless headphones to ensure you have the best audio quality to take with you on your adventures.
The perfect package to help you explore these five spectacular hiking trails you won't want to miss this summer:
1. The Cuilcagh Legnabrocky Trail (Stairway to Heaven), Co. Fermanagh
Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail is known as the Stairway to Heaven - and it's easy to see why!#EmbraceAGiantSpirit
? @shakustedus (IG)
? Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail, County Fermanagh pic.twitter.com/iEPHhDwhtE— Discover Ireland (@GoToIreland) December 12, 2020
This hike in County Fermanagh is boardwalk the whole way up, which means it's perfect for beginners.
The route takes you through expansive bog land and it's also quite near the Marble Arch Caves, which are also worth a visit!
2. Glendalough 'White' Route, Co. Wicklow
Looks amazing. https://t.co/tHyuF6a3px
— Jim Kelleher #EndDirectProvision (@UncleBooBoo) May 30, 2021
Glendalough is one of Ireland's best known beauty spots and features some truly breathtaking scenery.
It's an 8.7km loop that features stunning views and is describes as moderate, so for newbie hikers, it won't be too grueling.
3. Diamond Hill Loop, Co. Galway
If you’re in Connemara, put Diamond Hill on your list. There are 3 diff loop walks of varying difficulty, this was taken at the top about an hour into the hike from the visitors centre which does the best ham & cheese toasties. Loads of parking too & a view of Kylemore Abbey ?? pic.twitter.com/fU1ygbSI5b
— Nadia El Ferdaoussi (@nadia_dailyself) July 20, 2019
Nadia's tweet really spells it out.
It's a 7.2km loop with amazing views of Kylemore Abbey.
Reviews say the trail is also well maintained and easy to follow.
4. Cliffs of Moher Coastal Trail, Co. Clare
Walked from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher on the coastal trail. What an amazing path; what raw energy this ocean bears. #WildAtlanticWay pic.twitter.com/8hdk3mIsAU
— @poloconghaile (@poloconghaile) April 28, 2019
The Cliffs of Moher is one of the country's most popular tourist spots, and for good reason.
The long stretch of coastal trail along the cliffs will bring you some of the best sea views Ireland has to offer.
It can be windy though so make sure to be careful around the cliff edge.
5. Mount Brandon, Co. Kerry
Autumn sunrises on Mount Brandon in Co Kerry above a sea of cloud #landscapephotography #ireland #wildatlanticway #discoverireland pic.twitter.com/opzXgVK7jm
— Sean O' Riordan (@seanorphoto) September 3, 2020
Kerry is one of the most mountainous counties in Ireland so you're spoiled for choice when it comes to picking where to hike.
The obvious choice of course if Carrauntoohil, but if that seems a little too daunting, Mount Brandon is a perfect alternative.
It's a well marked 10.9 km loop and attracts tourists from around the globe.
