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Essential Winter Hiking Gear
A common saying of hikers in Ireland is that there’s no such thing as inappropriate weather for getting outdoors, only...
The Benefits of Hiking for Mental Health
By now we all know that a walk in the outdoors is a healthy form of exercise. Doctors in Scotland...
11 Novel Pieces of Lightweight Hiking Gear
It’s always a good idea to think about what measures we can take to keep both the weight and overall...
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...
9 More Pieces of Hiking Equipment you can leave behind thanks to Smartphones (Part 2)
Continuing on from our earlier blog post regarding the benefits of bringing your phone hiking, here are nine more pieces...
5 More Pieces of Irish History You’ll Only See Hiking in Ireland (Part 2)
Welcome to Hillwalk Tours – Walking Hiking Blog. This post is a continuation of an earlier post you can read...
Dream family walking holiday on the West Highland Way
In May, Dick, his wife Maaike and their daughter Irene from the Netherlands, took on the challenge of hiking the...
10 Pieces of Hiking Equipment you can leave behind thanks to Smartphones
More and more we’re told to go for a hike without any technology in order to get back to nature....
Our experience walking Ireland’s Wicklow Way
In May and June 2019, Matt and Jack, two friends from New Jersey, US, walked the Wicklow Way with Hillwalk...
The Speyside Way & Cairngorms – Route Overview
Want to know more about the The Speyside Way & Cairngorms – you’re in the right place. In this post,...
13 Highlights Of Hiking In Connemara
Interested in the highlights of hiking in Connemara? This is one of the most scenic hiking areas in Ireland so...
