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Ultimate Guide to St. Kevin’s Way & Glendalough

The St Kevin’s Way & Glendalough long-distance trail runs through the hills of Wicklow in Ireland and follows in the footsteps of the 6th century Saint Kevin and the pilgrims who went to visit his tomb in the majestic monastic settlement of Glendalough.

May 25, 2023 by

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.

May 6, 2023 by

Ultimate Guide to Hiking the Kerry Camino

The Kerry Camino is a 57km (35 miles) long-distance pilgrimage hiking trail based in the South West of Ireland. This Irish pilgrim route follows the path that is believed to have been taken by many pilgrims on their way to St. James' Church in Dingle Town, before then setting sail to Northern Spain to visit the tomb of St. James, the Apostle, in Santiago de Compostela.

April 15, 2023 by

Ultimate Guide to the Kerry Way

Read about Ireland's longest signposted hiking trail, the Kerry Way, which circumnavigates the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry. Learn about the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, the picturesque Torc Waterfall, the legendary Lakes of Killarney, the dramatic Atlantic coastline & much more.

April 1, 2023 by

Ultimate Guide to the Beara Way

Rugged, rough and remote, the Beara Way hiking trail takes hikers through stunning and scenic landscapes, with views of rugged coastline, rolling green hills, mountains, valleys, and pristine lakes, making it a truly breathtaking hiking experience in Ireland.

March 11, 2023 by

Ultimate Guide to the Burren Way

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.

March 4, 2023 by

Ultimate Guide to the Antrim Glens & Causeway Coast

Experience some of the worlds finest coastal hiking while taking in iconic tourist attractions such as Dunluce Castle, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge & the Giants Causeway, along the spectacular Antrim Glens & Coastline trail in Northern Ireland.

February 14, 2023 by

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.

February 9, 2023 by