Food in Ireland: The Guide to Dingle
Take a look at our interactive map and discover some of the best locations to grab some food while hiking the Dingle Way.
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...
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...
The Best Adventure Films
I posed the question to the rest of the Hillwalk Tours office: What is your favourite adventure film? I got an impressive list back, including Chicken Run.
Fact file: Popular Ireland & UK Hiking Trails
In this post, we uncover facts about some of the most popular Ireland & UK hiking trails. If I were...
The Potato Famine – What Was The Irish Potato Famine?
Ireland is a country steeped in history, with the Irish potato famine of 1845 considered to be the worst tragedy...
8 Highlights along any Hiking Route in Ireland
Planning on embarking on a multi-day hiking trip in Europe? Still not sure whether to visit Scotland, England, Wales, Spain...
Craziest Irish Place Names
There are some very unusual place names in Ireland. Many are located along the remote hiking trails around Ireland. So...
Tips for Hikers from a Former Army Officer (Part 2)
Last month our post covered 9 tips for hikers based on the experiences of an Army Officer who is now...
9 Hiking Tips for Challenging Hikes from a Former Army Officer
We regularly hear the phrase “boots on the ground” in relation to the military, and it’s for a reason. While...
Food For Hiking – Hiking Snacks: A Hillwalk Guide
Food For Hiking At Hillwalk Tours, we know that the most important part of hiking is preparation, and the most...
Why Hiking Is A Healthy New Year’s Resolution
Yes, it’s that time of the year again. That time when we all pick ourselves up again after the odd...