10 of the best coastal walks in Ireland - a 7,000km coastline with a trek for everyone
Did you know that our coastline is some 7,000km long? Here, the author of Wild Shores shares his favourite walking routes
Sheskinmore, Co Donegal
Spring and summer are the best times to explore Ireland’s 7,000km-long coastline, with its wide beaches, sand dunes, towering cliffs, and numerous accessible islands.
Nature is all around on the fringes of our island, including wildflowers, nesting seabirds, and marine life on the shoreline. Rock pools also offer fascinating places for children to explore the life below high tide, and looking off shore, you will see seals, whales and dolphins if you are lucky. Walks are most enjoyable if you take your time and stop often to look at the view.
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