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 up in the military about how to be a better [...]
9 Facts about Irish Sheep
Sheep and Ireland go hand in hand. The fluffy, wooly creatures rambling over the hills, through valleys and along the seaside are quintessentially Irish. Yet did you know that virtually [...]
5 Reasons why Ireland is one of the best Countries for Hillwalkers
Ireland is without a doubt a brilliant destination for tourists. It’s a favoured destination of Americans, of course, and the French and Germans adore the place too. But did you [...]
Hillwalk Stories: Life is good on the Kerry Way
This week, our Hillwalk Stories series features Liba Cunnings’ memorable hike on the Kerry Way where she discovered the diverse features of Ireland’s longest hiking trail. My starting point is [...]
6 things not to do when Hiking in Ireland (Part 1)
All too often these days we want everything to go perfectly the very first time we try it. This is true even for something brand new we’re only attempting for [...]
4 Hikes in Scotland to suit every Type of Hiker
You might think hiking in Scotland is all about trudging through repetitive windswept mountain scenery. Well, your’e simply wrong right there I have to say! All the different hikes in [...]
Hillwalk Stories: Quality time with me, myself and I on the West Highland Way
This week, our Hillwalk Stories series features a dream come true for Niina Pöllänen, a Finnish woman from the famous region of Lapland, who finally got to experience the West [...]
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 family to the Wicklow Way on a hiking trip when [...]
Hillwalk Stories: Meet Rex, The Hiking Dog
In this week’s blog as part of the Hillwalk Stories series, Kathy Lorentz from Ohio, USA, writes about a friendly dog called Rex that her group met while hiking The [...]