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 check out part 1 here and part 2 here. If [...]
The 5 Best Hiking Trails in England
England is known for its vast countryside dotted with pristine villages and well-maintained cottages but it’s also home to some of the best hiking trails in western Europe. If you’re [...]
5 Facts about Irish Stone Walls
Virtually all visitors to Ireland always say that the west coast is by far the best coast. Even locals from eastern seaboard cities like Dublin will admit that they’d much [...]
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 this series in with 9 more examples of errors, mistakes [...]
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 [...]