20 ways to take a walk on the wild side this Bank Holiday Weekend

Cliffs and coastlines, moors and mountains, pretty towns and charming pubs, you’re never far from a great walk in Ireland. Orla Neligan rounds up 20 of the best with top picks for where to eat, stay and play.

Ballycotton Island, Cork: an easy ramble over 10km

The Coumshingaun Loop, Waterford

This relatively demanding four-hour walk delivers a dramatic dollop of scenery as you make your way around the beautiful Coumshingaun corrie lake and surrounding mountains. There is also some great rock climbing spots in the area for the more adventurous.