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 our shores, there are stories of years gone by at [...]
9 More Tips for Challenging Hikes from a Former Army Officer (Part 2)
Last month our main post covered 9 hiking tips based on the experiences of an Army Officer who is now an avid hiker. Continuing on this month we have another [...]
11 Amazing Days on the Cotswold Way: Our 2019 Hiking Adventure
Hey everyone! We are Hauke and Misja, two avid hikers, who took a magical walking holiday in February 2019 along the beautiful Cotswold Way, in the heart of England. Are you [...]
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 scruffy hikers and their brightly coloured packs may contrast starkly [...]
3 Hikes in England to Suit Every Type of Hiker
At first glance you’d be forgiven for thinking that England has little diversity as far as hiking trails are concerned. Yet for a relatively small country there’s a huge variety [...]
8 of the Most Irish Things you’ll only see when Hiking in Ireland
Many things are considered quintessentially Irish – a pint of Guinness, a trad music session at the corner pub, quaint villages full of friendly faces – but that’s only half [...]
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 bit of excess over the holiday season. Many of us [...]
25 Places To Eat On The West Highland Way (Updated for 2019)
The West Highland Way is an extremely popular hiking route and one of the best-selling tours here at Hillwalk. So you could say that we know a little bit about [...]
Reasons To Go Winter Hiking
Winter hiking is probably the last thing on your mind. The weather has turned cold, the festive season is upon us, and all you want to do is sit cosy [...]