Wilderness Ireland

Wilderness Ireland Discover the Emerald Isle. Guided small group, self-guided & bespoke tours adventure holidays. Find your next dream adventure on the Emerald Isle.

We specialise in offering an inspiring range of small group, self guided and private adventure tours across Ireland’s most stunning destinations from the Causeway Coast along the Wild Atlantic Way to Dublin and Ireland’s Ancient East.

Geansaí have been produced in Ireland for over 100 years. Featuring intricate stitch patterns, the lanolin in the thick ...
03/06/2026

Geansaí have been produced in Ireland for over 100 years. Featuring intricate stitch patterns, the lanolin in the thick wool used in these jumpers enhances their water resistance, making them ideal clothing for fishermen working off the coast of Ireland.

What would you like to know about this traditional Irish knitwear?

01/06/2026

"We almost didn’t book the bike tour…”

That’s what one guest told us last summer. It wasn’t because they didn’t want to explore Ireland’s Atlantic coast, but because they were worried the hills would slow them down.

And honestly, that’s not the first time we’ve heard this.

With our E-bike holidays, that doesn’t have to be a barrier. Instead, spend your holiday chatting and sharing a laugh, stopping for photos and actually enjoying the landscape together.

Less worrying about the climb, more soaking in Ireland.

From Di**le to the Burren, via fluffy sheep and bold Emperor Moths, we’ve been busy exploring Ireland this month.Here ar...
28/05/2026

From Di**le to the Burren, via fluffy sheep and bold Emperor Moths, we’ve been busy exploring Ireland this month.

Here are a few photos from our trips across Ireland this May.

Did you know that most of our trips are limited to a maximum of eight people? We find that this is the ideal number to e...
26/05/2026

Did you know that most of our trips are limited to a maximum of eight people?

We find that this is the ideal number to ensure the group stays intimate and has the opportunity to create strong bonds over a week-long adventure.

Led by our expert guides, we travel by minibus. Small group travel allows us to reach destinations that larger vehicles cannot access and navigate routes where the most common traffic is sheep on the road.

Save this post for your next adventure in Ireland. Remember, the best of Ireland is found off the beaten track.

22/05/2026

Every knot tells a story. Every sweater is a map.

The traditional Aran Geansaí (jumper) isn’t just knitwear, it’s wearable history. The cable stitch echoes the fisherman’s ropes and strength at sea, while the diamond stitch represents the patchwork fields and hopes of prosperity on the Aran Islands.

Irish heritage in every stitch, layered with meaning, craft and centuries of tradition.

Save this for your packing list: why you need to bring home a real Irish knit.

In a pool of the River Boyne, there lived a salmon. The fish consumed nine hazelnuts that fell into the water and transf...
20/05/2026

In a pool of the River Boyne, there lived a salmon. The fish consumed nine hazelnuts that fell into the water and transformed into An Bradán Feasa, the Salmon of Knowledge.

The wisdom of the world was destined to be passed from the salmon to Fionn mac Cumhaill, the creator of the Giant’s Causeway and a legendary Irish hero.

Irish myths and legends are deeply intertwined with the landscape.

Come for the views and stay for the stories. Join us in exploring these tales: https://www.wildernessireland.com/adventure-holidays/

Photos of the Giant’s Causeway taken on our Hiking - The Causeway Coastal Route & Donegal last month.

In Ireland, some of the best views can be found from the top of a hill. With a premium E-bike, the climb serves as a bac...
18/05/2026

In Ireland, some of the best views can be found from the top of a hill.

With a premium E-bike, the climb serves as a backdrop to conversation, ensuring no one is left behind and that everyone shares the experience.

Photo taken on our E-bike tour of Ireland’s West Coast, where our guides sometimes choose to ride their road bikes.

From the unique ‘upside-down’ lighthouse on Rathlin Island to the rugged sea-battered cliffs of Donegal, this hiking adv...
16/05/2026

From the unique ‘upside-down’ lighthouse on Rathlin Island to the rugged sea-battered cliffs of Donegal, this hiking adventure offers an exhilarating experience as you walk in the footsteps of giants.

Step into the wild and explore our Causeway Coast & Donegal walking tour, with departures available throughout this year.

Discover the tour: https://www.wildernessireland.com/adventure-holidays/hiking/causeway-coastal-route/

15/05/2026

“A soft day” in Ireland is often the best sort of day.

The rain here isn’t a storm, it’s the reason for the 40 shades of green, the mist over the hills and the cosy moments you remember long after the trip ends.

And our guides? Think Mary Poppins-level preparedness. Extra dry bags, spare gear and the local knowledge to know exactly when to duck into a weaver’s shed until the clouds pass.

Because there’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong jacket, and we’ve got the spare gear to prove it.

There is a unique scent in the Irish air that has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. It is the earthy, timeless a...
13/05/2026

There is a unique scent in the Irish air that has remained unchanged for hundreds of years.

It is the earthy, timeless aroma of a turf fire. For centuries, this scent has symbolised warmth, safety, and the promise of a good story waiting to be shared.

Can you sense it?

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