• Embrace the outdoors at Killary Adventure Company in Galway The West is awake, and Co. Galway in particular is well known for its lust for life, fast pace and love of outdoor activity. From the islands off the coast, to the heart of Connemara, to the many pubs and clubs of the city, Galway pulses... more
  • Best walks in Ireland: Greystones to Bray coastline cliff walk The two-hour Greystones to Bray coastline cliff walk makes for an excellent day trip for anyone staying in or near Dublin. Getting to GreystonesAs the Dart pulls out of the Pearse Street station and hurtles down the track, the car’s jolts... more
  • 10 of the best campsites in Ireland Camping, or “glamping” (glamorous camping, for those not in the loop!), is increasingly popular with tourists and Irish people looking to take a stay-at-home holiday these days. As long as the wonderful Irish weather stays on your side, camping... more
  • If you’re planning to hit the slopes this winter, forget Austria or Switzerland With snowboarding and skiing holidays becoming ever more popular with Irish tourists, and plane loads of us flocking to far flung European destinations each January, people sometimes forget that you can hone your alpine skills right here in... more
  • Clonandra Cottages Overlooking the banks of Lough Garrow in the Irish Lakelands, the Clonandra Cottages are situated in one of Ireland's premier angling locations. This three-star development in County Cavan, located on 25 sprawling acres, is ideal for... more
  • Leap into action at Northern Ireland's best activity centre Over 250 years ago, an Irishman by the name of Benjamin Todd escaped an attempted capture with a reckless jump across a large gorge near Ballygawley in Co. Tyrone. Todd, a renegade outlaw, was on horseback at the time, and since then, the spot... more
  • Rathmullan Charters Rathmullan Charters provide opportunities for deep sea angling, sightseeing and cruising on the beautiful Lough Swilly in County Donegal. One of three glacial fjords in Ireland, Lough Swilly is a narrow and sheltered sea inlet lying between... more

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Spurred by Ireland’s epithet, the Emerald Isle, visitors arrive with romantic notions of the country’s landscape. But any expectations are sure to be met, and indeed surpassed. Rolling mountains, windswept bogs, plummeting coastline cliffs, thriving rivers, seaweed-strewn fjords and lush valleys contribute to Ireland’s beautiful and dramatic landscape, famous the world over.

For the traveller looking to spend time outdoors, we provide a number of activity listings. Find out all the best places in Ireland for golfing, fishing, walking and horse riding. We provide you with contact details, location and images. You can search our listings by type and county. You can also check out our features for a more detailed look at some of the best outdoor activities in Ireland.

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