From coastal loops to mountain trails and easy rambles, Ireland is one of the best little walking destinations in the world.

Achill Island in Co Mayo is frequently named ... Thanks to the stunning hills, cliffs and dunes, it is also a perfect place for a long walk as the beach stretches for about 3.5 km.

During the cooler months, you can talk a stroll along the top of the cliffs – there’s a short walk (less than a mile) that ends at Achill Head, the most westerly point of the island.