Walk under a canopy of green through Rosscahill Woods past the quiet banks of Ross Lake, a tranquil spot for spotting herons and taking in the stillness of the Irish countryside • Hike a historic pilgrimage trail through the Maumturks, a rugged range whose name means “pass of the pigs” • Climb through Birds’ Pass (also called Mám Éan) where a pilgrimage path winds to a remote chapel and statue of Saint Patrick • Admire views of western Ireland’s iconic bogland, glacial valleys and distant peaks.

Visit Gleninagh Castle, a 16th-century coastal stronghold that once guarded against pirates and invaders • Watch a sheepdog demonstration and get a glimpse of local farming life • Hike Cappanawalla Mountain and see views of Ballyvaughan, Galway Bay and the Atlantic • Cross the limestone plateau of Burren National Park, diverse with wild orchids and rare Arctic-alpine blooms • Walk the edge of the world along the Cliffs of Moher, which rise over 700 feet above the Atlantic • Take in panoramic views from O’Brien’s Tower, a 19th-century lookout built for Victorian tourists • Look for the Aran Islands and the Connemara mountains in the distance • Cruise beneath the cliffs for a dramatic perspective on Ireland’s most iconic coastline • Settle in at an elegant manor hotel nestled in the rocky heart of the Burren.

Climb through the ancient woods of Ballycuggaran Forest to reach Moylussa, the highest point in County Clare • Take in sweeping views of Lough Derg and Feenlea Mountain from meadows blooming with wildflowers • Explore the lakeside town of Killaloe, once the capital of all Ireland and home to High King Brian Boru • Wander the medieval lanes of Ennis, known for its traditional music, and on a guided walking tour, hear tales of faction fighting and murders, sparked by consumption of illicitly distilled poitín • Raise a glass to a memorable week of Irish adventure, scenic trails and the beauty of the Emerald Isle.