Hiking in Ireland
Carrauntoohil: hiking the highest mountain in Ireland
Carrauntoohil is the legendary highest mountain in Ireland. Its ascent is considered a real challenge for hikers and requires experience and preparation. Not far from the Atlantic Ocean, this mountain offers [...]
The 6 best prehistoric sites in Ireland
Ireland is rich in archaeological heritage and prehistoric sites. The variety of different megalitic tombs, stone circles, dolmens and other monuments is unique in Europe. They give an insight into the [...]
Most beautiful hiking areas in Ireland: North and South
What are the most beautiful hiking areas in Ireland? Last week we introduced you to hiking regions in Ireland located in the west and east. In this post, you will find out about [...]
Most beautiful hiking regions in Ireland: East and West
There is certainly no shortage of great hiking regions in Ireland. Majestic mountain ranges, cozy pubs and historical monuments can be found in many places in Ireland. Anyone who spends their [...]
The Best Hikes on the Wild Atlantic Way
The epic Wild Atlantic Way route follows 2,500km (1,500 miles) of spectacular coastline along the west coast of Ireland. In this post, we have selected the 8 best hikes on [...]
Northern Ireland Highlights: Antrim in 9 photos
Forests, glacial valleys, castles, an epic coastline and countless Game of Thrones filming locations – Antrim is arguably the most versatile area in Northern Ireland. You can also discover these highlights [...]
Ireland’s 10 Best Hiking Trail Attractions
Did you know that many of the top tourist attractions in Ireland are also part of national walking routes? On foot, you’ll see more of the landscape than just one spectacular [...]
Western Way: 5 Trail Highlights
The Western Way is a local route for us here in Hillwalk Tours: the starting point, in the fishing village of Oughterard, is less than an hour from Galway and is therefore [...]