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Hiking Trips for Singles
Hiking is a wonderful hobby. It’s good for the heart, for the body, and for the soul. In hot weather or cold. Outside or in (yes, people walk for miles [...]
Pilgrimage or Walking Holiday?
We recently wrote about thru-hiking as a form of long-distance hiking. Pilgrimages and walking holidays are other types of long-distance, multi-day hikes. The question is, what sets a pilgrimage apart [...]
What Is Thru-Hiking?
The term ‘Thru-hiking’ was made particularly popular in the U.S., most commonly associated with the epic hikes of the Appalachian Trail (AT), the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the Continental [...]
Walking For Weight Loss – Fitness Holidays
In a world of technology, computer jobs and desks, it can be hard to motivate yourself to get out and keep active. The first thing that’s on your mind when [...]
5 Essential Knots: How To Tie Outdoor Knots
The Square Knot A square knot is a relatively easy knot to tie. It is useful for tying items down where it isn’t very important whether the knot stays tied [...]
Summer Hiking: How To Prepare
It’s finally summer. The season for outdoor activities is finally upon us. We’ve recently been having quite the heatwave here in Ireland, with temperatures in the high 20s to low [...]
What To Wear Hiking – Hiking Clothes Guide
The above quote could not be more true. Many hikers can be dissuaded from hitting the trail simply because of the weather. If you’re prepared and clothed properly, then the [...]
Leave No Trace – The 7 Principles
Here at Hillwalk Tours we love to help people to get outdoors and get hiking. We’re avid hikers ourselves and regularly hit the hills. We’re also strong believers in the [...]