Hillwalk Guides
Christmas 2025 Gifts for Hikers
Buying a Christmas gift for a hiker can feel impossible. What do you get someone who already has strong opinions...
Ultimate Guide to St Cuthbert’s Way
Route Overview Where is St Cuthbert’s Way? St Cuthbert’s Way is a 100km (62 miles) National Trail between Scotland and...
Walking Hiking Blog: A 2021 Guide
Nearly five years after creating the Walking Hiking Blog, we recently released our two-hundredth blog post. To celebrate, we thought...
What NOT to take on a hiking vacation!
There are plenty of lists on the internet, including our ultimate hiking packing list with all the necessary items of hiking...
Ultimate Guide to Hiking Hadrian’s Wall Path
Follow in the footsteps of Roman history while hiking in England, and discover why walking the Hadrian's Wall Path trail should be on your hiking bucket list with our in-depth guide.
Walking with children: Making an active holiday child-friendly
It is not always easy to plan a holiday with children, especially for those who like to go on an...
What Was The Irish Potato Famine and why did it happen?
Ireland is a country steeped in history, with the Irish potato famine of 1845 considered to be the worst tragedy...
Ultimate Guide to the Camino Frances
Read the ultimate guide to hiking the Camino Frances, the most popular Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail, which leads to Santiago de Compostela & the burial site of St James.
Ultimate Guide to the West Highland Line
Route Overview Where is the West Highland Line? Few adventures capture the spirit of Scotland quite like a journey along...
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.
Ultimate Guide to the Speyside Way & Cairngorms
The Speyside Way is one of Scotland’s Great Trails and runs for 116kms. The trail largely follows the valley of the River Spey, while it also passes through the largest concentration of whisky distilleries in Scotland - home to renowned names such as Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet, and The Macallan.
Ultimate Guide to the South West Coast Path (Cornwall)
The South West Coast Path is an official long-distance National Trail in the UK. This article focuses on hiking the popular Cornwall Coast Path section of the trail, which offers some of the best coastal hiking in Europe.
