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Walking Holidays Ireland for Over 50s

No rushing. No proving anything. Just beautiful walks at your own pace.

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You're in Good Company

90% of Our Walkers Are Over 50

If you can walk comfortably and enjoy being outdoors, you're ready for a Walking Holiday Ireland adventure.

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Am I Fit Enough?

We design tours for real walkers at different fitness levels. No extreme sports, just daily walks on carefully selected trails. If you can walk 15km comfortably, you're ready.

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What About the Pace?

You walk at your own pace. There's no group, no guide waiting for you, and no pressure. Start when you want, take breaks when you need them. It's your day.

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What If I Get Lost?

Every tour includes our GPS app with offline maps and detailed route notes. You'll always know where you are. Plus, we're just a phone call away if you need support.

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What About My Luggage?

We handle all your bags. Leave them at your B&B in the morning, and they'll be at the next one when you arrive. Walk with just a small daypack.

What's Included in Every Tour

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Luggage Transfers

We collect your bags each morning and deliver them to your next B&B. Walk with just a small daypack.

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Handpicked B&Bs

Family-run accommodations personally selected by us. Comfortable, warm, welcoming places with hearty Irish breakfasts.

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GPS App & Maps

Advanced GPS app with offline maps loaded on your phone. Never wonder where you are.

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24/7 Walking Support

Phone support available whenever you need it. Cliff and Louise personally check in on walkers.

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Detailed Route Notes

Written descriptions of every section of your walk, including points of interest and rest areas.

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Trip Insurance Advice

Guidance on suitable travel and walking insurance to protect your investment.

Questions Over 50s Walkers Ask

Am I fit enough to walk? add_circle

Most of our over-50s walkers haven't trained specially for their walk. If you can comfortably walk for an hour or two and enjoy being outdoors, you'll be fine. We recommend choosing an Easy or Moderate tour for your first walk. No need to prove anything — just choose a pace that suits you.

How far do I walk each day? add_circle

Easy trails average 12-15km per day. Moderate trails are 15-20km. You're walking at your own pace with no time pressure, so you can take as many breaks as you need. Many walkers tell us they walk slower than they expected and that's absolutely fine — the views are better that way.

What if I need to stop early one day? add_circle

You can stop whenever you want. Your B&B knows you're coming, so there's no pressure. Many walkers take a day off during their holiday to rest or explore a village more thoroughly. Your GPS will guide you to your accommodation from anywhere on the trail.

Can I walk solo? add_circle

Absolutely. Most of our over-50s walkers travel solo. You walk at your own pace and meet other walkers and locals at the B&Bs each evening. It's a wonderful way to have an adventure and make new friends. Many of our customers return year after year and tell us they've made friendships that last.

Do I need special training? add_circle

No special training required. We recommend building up your walking fitness in the weeks before your tour. Take regular walks of increasing distance in your local area. Broken-in walking boots are essential — practice in them before you go.

Your Pace. Your Way.

Let us plan your perfect Irish walking holiday — designed for walkers like you.

What Our Walkers Say

★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5

Based on 12 verified reviews

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"We had a fabulous time walking the Barrow River Way with Walking Holiday Ireland. Beautiful scenery, wonderful B&B hosts and the detailed maps and other information provided by Cliff was most helpful. Shame we did not have the time to do a second one elsewhere in Ireland."

Steve ABE
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"My son and I really enjoyed our Barrow Way walk. We were blessed with very good weather, and the journey gave us plenty of memorable moments together. The Woodford Dolmen Hotel was a fantastic place to begin the trip. We especially want to mention Ter Kelly - what a gem! We reall..."

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"I was able to enjoy a wonderful walk on and around the Dingle Peninsula, thanks in no small part to the great care of Walking Holiday Ireland. The overnight stays were very good and the route information was more than adequate, including a detailed route map in a waterproof sleev..."

Paul De Marez
Belgium
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"The Burren Way was unique and well organised from start to finish."

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"A beautiful journey along the Beara Way with seamless luggage transfers."

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"Excellent organisation on the Wicklow Way. Great B&Bs and clear daily routes."

Sophie Laurent
France
Wicklow Way Full 7 Days →
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"We had a marvellous week on the 7-day Burren walk, with spectacular views and varied landscapes. Our accommodation ranged from comfortable and friendly with a good breakfast to outstanding with the best breakfast imaginable (thanks to Nicola at the Wild Atlantic Lodge in Liscanno..."

Siobhan Staunton
Ireland
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"Cliff planned our Dingle Way trip perfectly. The app made walking easy and stress free."

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"Connemara was stunning. Cliff handled every detail so we could enjoy the walk."

Emily Carter
USA
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"Clear routes, welcoming hosts, and excellent planning on the Kerry Way."

Michael O'Connor
Ireland
The Kerry Way Hiking Tour 8 Days →
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"Walking Holiday Ireland is a great outfit to work with. Their planning for our Wicklow Way and Barrow Way trip was excellent — the walking routes and distances were perfect given our limited time, and all our accommodations exceeded our expectations. Highlights were our stay at ..."

Harv Babendure
USA
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"Walking Holiday Ireland is a great outfit to work with — planning was excellent, the walking routes and distances were perfect, and every accommodation exceeded expectations. Kyle Farmhouse and the Carlow County Museum were highlights (we're not particularly museum people bu..."

Harv Babendure
USA
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