hiking in ireland
Pilgrim Paths in Ireland
Gallarus Oratory Walking in the Footsteps of Saints: Ireland’s Pilgrim Paths Long before the Camino de Santiago drew modern walkers...
Ultimate Guide to the Dingle Way
The Dingle Way hiking trail is situated in county Kerry in the southwest of Ireland. The trails starts and finishes in Tralee, the capital of Kerry, and takes you along the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula. Check out our ultimate guide on walking this spectacular trail.
Are the Cliffs of Moher trails open? Yes they are! Here is all you need to know
In 2025 some repairs to the cliff walk at the Cliffs of Moher became necessary. Despite the Safety Notice...
7 Pieces of Irish History You’ll Only See Hiking in Ireland
Ireland is full of history. Whether it’s the uprising in Dublin, the tribes of Galway City, or vikings arriving onto...
Ultimate Guide to the Burren Way & Cliffs of Moher
Experience some of the worlds finest coastal hiking while taking in iconic tourist attractions such as the Cliffs of Moher, The Burren and the Alliwee Caves along the spectacular Burren Way trail on the West Coast of Ireland.
Ultimate Guide to Hiking the Wicklow Mountains
The Wicklow Mountains is an area of continuous rolling hills and majestic mountains in Ireland. The 70km (or 43.5 miles) long-distance trail is located in County Wicklow, just South of Ireland's capital, Dublin. This area is Ireland's largest extensive mountain range with more than 500km2 above 300 metres. The land stretches from the north of Dublin, to the border with the counties of Wicklow and Carlow in the south.
Ultimate Guide to Connemara & the West of Ireland
Relive Ireland of the past and hike through a dramatic landscape that has changed little over the past centuries. Check out our in-depth guide on hiking in Connemara and the West of Ireland along the Western Way.
Ultimate Guide to Hiking the Sheep’s Head Way
Sheep’s Head Way is a stunning coastal hike on the west coast of Ireland. In this post we dive into everything you could possibly need to know about the hiking trail.
Coolcations: Discover Cooler Hiking Destinations with Hillwalk Tours
With rising global temperatures becoming the new normal, a fresh travel trend known as “Coolcations” has emerged, offering a refreshing...
Walking in Ireland: The best walking and hiking trails
Between scenery, history, mythology and ancient paths, Ireland has some of the best walking and hiking trails in the world....
Bird species along the Wild Atlantic Way
Those looking for special bird species can enjoy themselves immensely along the Wild Atlantic Way. Packed with dramatic cliffs, hidden beaches and...
Hiking in Europe – 24 Places to explore
Hiking in Europe – where do you start! There are so many places to visit and explore. London and Paris...
The 13 best tips for your hiking holiday in Ireland
How to work with the infamous Irish weather, when is the best time to travel and how to otherwise fully...
Another 8 things not to do when Hiking in Ireland (Part 3)
Here’s our third and final instalment of exactly what not to do while on a hike in Ireland. You can...
9 more things not to do when Hiking in Ireland (Part 2)
Continuing on from our previous post about ‘6 things not to do when hiking in Ireland (Part 1)‘, we’re continuing...
5 More Tips for Navigation from a Former Army Officer (Part 2)
In our last post about navigation tips from a former Army Officer, we discussed some unique tips and tricks picked...
Hillwalk Stories: True beauty on the Dingle Way
Our Hillwalk Stories series is back and this week we share the story of Roger Hebbert’s family and their trip...
Hillwalk Stories: Learning life lessons on the Wicklow Way
This week, our Hillwalk Stories series features the adventures of Brook Rajnowski, a young student from Colorado, who brought her...
Hillwalk Stories: “One of the best days of my life” hiking the Dingle Way
In the second of our new Hillwalk Stories series, Barb Ward from Seattle, USA, looks back on one particular day...
Top 5 Tips for Navigation from a Former Army Officer
Knowing some top tips for navigation are always helpful when out hiking. Although the prevalence of GPS-capable smartphones is a...
The 8 Best Hiking Trails in Ireland
Making a hiking or hillwalking visit to Ireland will bring you into a world of new experiences and possibilities as...
8 Highlights along any Hiking Route in Ireland
Planning on embarking on a multi-day hiking trip in Europe? Still not sure whether to visit Scotland, England, Wales, Spain...
5 More Pieces of Irish History You’ll Only See Hiking in Ireland (Part 2)
Welcome to Hillwalk Tours – Walking Hiking Blog. This post is a continuation of an earlier post you can read...
10 Pieces of Hiking Equipment you can leave behind thanks to Smartphones
More and more we’re told to go for a hike without any technology in order to get back to nature....
8 of the Most Irish Things you’ll only see when Hiking in Ireland
Many things are considered quintessentially Irish – a pint of Guinness, a trad music session at the corner pub, quaint...
The Beara Way – 6 Must Visit Attractions
The Beara Peninsula is one of the most beautiful and remote walking regions in Ireland. It offers astounding scenery and...
The Kerry Way – 5 Trail Highlights
The Ring of Kerry is a driving route around the beautiful coastal and mountain paths of County Kerry, Ireland. The...
