Walking with children: Making an active holiday child-friendly
It is not always easy to plan a holiday with children, especially for those who like to go on an...
Hiking in England: Hadrian’s Wall Path or The Cotswold Way
The British Countryside is synonymous with tranquility, peacefulness and quaintness. You can expected nothing less than beautifully laid-out villages, quiet...
Ultimate guide to the Camino Primitivo
Route Overview Where is the Camino Primitivo? The Camino Primitivo, or the Original Way, is the oldest known pilgrimage route...
12+ Reasons To Visit Ireland – Why Visit Ireland?
The reasons to visit Ireland are plentiful, and many are listed right here, in the Hillwalk Tours Hiking Blog. So next time someone asks you "Why visit Ireland?", you'll have the answer!
Whale & Dolphin Watching in Ireland
In our latest post, find out about whale watching in Ireland and what makes it so special. Lying on the...
7 Pieces of Irish History You’ll Only See Hiking in Ireland
Ireland is full of history. Whether it’s the uprising in Dublin, the tribes of Galway City, or vikings arriving onto...
What Was The Irish Potato Famine and why did it happen?
Ireland is a country steeped in history, with the Irish potato famine of 1845 considered to be the worst tragedy...
10 Highlights of the Beara Way: Beautiful West Cork
The Beara Way is a walking route along the coastline of the Beara Peninsula, located in West Cork and Kerry. These mountainous and...
Why Go Hiking In Cornwall?
In this post, we discover some of the many reasons why it is a great idea to go hiking in...
6 Delicious Galician Foods You Need To Try
Galicia is the region in Spain that is home to the most popular section of the Camino Frances. It is...
Ultimate Guide to the Camino Frances
Read the ultimate guide to hiking the Camino Frances, the most popular Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail, which leads to Santiago de Compostela & the burial site of St James.
Ultimate Guide to the West Highland Line
Route Overview Where is the West Highland Line? Few adventures capture the spirit of Scotland quite like a journey along...





