8 Highlights along any Hiking Route in Ireland
As we come into winter here in the northern hemisphere, those of us who enjoy hiking, mountaineering and long distance walking start to think about the increasing loads on our [...]
Craziest Irish Place Names
Here’s the definitive list of my own personal favourite place names in Ireland, celebrating the weird, the whacky and the wonderful. Corragunnagalliaghdoo Island Irish: Carraigin na gCailleach Dubh One possible [...]
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 items you can leave out of your backpack thanks to smartphones [...]
5 More Pieces of Irish History You’ll Only See Hiking in Ireland (Part 2)
This post is a continuation of an earlier post you can read more about over in the article about the “7 Pieces of Irish History You’ll Only See Hiking in [...]
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. The new term ‘digital detox’ has even made it into [...]
Our experience walking Ireland’s Wicklow Way in May and June 2019
In May and June 2019, Matt and Jack, two friends from New Jersey, US, walked the Wicklow Way with Hillwalk Tours. Here, Matt recalls their 8-day Gentle hike from Tinahely [...]
A new walk for 2019 – The Speyside Way Whisky Trail
Here at Hillwalk Tours we’re delighted to announce the official launch of our brand new walk – The Speyside Way Whisky Trail – open for bookings now with walks starting [...]
An American’s Adventure on the Hadrian’s Wall Path
Hey everyone, Back in September 2018, I completed the 10-Day Moderate Hadrian’s Wall Path in England with Hillwalk Tours. It encompassed eight days of hiking with ten night’s stay in B&Bs [...]
12 Highlights Of Hiking In Connemara
I was shocked to read in the news recently that the number of hillwalkers each year through Connemara has been dropping off. The region boasts one of the most scenic [...]