Challenging Trails in Ireland
98 trails graded challenging, typically 15 km and up to 241.8 km. Distances, grades and route lines come from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register.
- 98 trails
- 15 km typical
- 3,719 km combined
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Brandon Hill Summit Walk
Kilkenny
This trail follows forest tracks and hillside paths and is uneven underfoot in places. It takes walkers to the summit…
- 6.5 km
- 3h
- 350 m
Knocknashee Trail
Sligo
This trail is linear in nature and provides access to the open plateau at the summit of Knocknashee. The short steep…
- 1.2 km
- 1.5h
- 120 m
This varied loop follows minor road, old laneways and riverside paths. It passes derelict Bordingstown village and young coniferous woodland…
- 4.3 km
- 2h
- 120 m
This trail follows minor road, forest track, hard-cored pathway and boardwalk, with some muddy spots on forest sections, climbing steadily…
- 11.7 km
- 3h
- 250 m
Nestled between Bray Head and Little Sugarloaf, Belmont offers a network of off-road trails, through wild woodland and unspoilt countryside with…
- 2.8 km
- 0.6h
- 22 m
Nestled between Bray Head and Little Sugarloaf, Belmont offers a network of off-road trails through wild woodland and unspoilt countryside…
- 2.8 km
- 0.6h
- 22 m
Keenagh Loop
Mayo
This loop on country lanes, green roadways, riverbank and open mountain features splendid waterfalls and clear streams as it follows…
- 11 km
- 4h
- 250 m
Miners’ Way
Wicklow