8 Perfect Reasons to Start Hiking in Ireland in 2020
We’re finally here – the year 2020 – and doesn’t the turn of the century feel miles away already? Although technically the new decade really starts in 2021 (which made [...]
Posts Tagged with: "Dingle Way"
Dingle all the Way
Christmas is just around the corner and what better time of year than now to throw a few good puns around, hey? Unfortunately Arnold Schwarzenegger is not set to appear [...]
2019 Update – The Potato Famine – What Was The Irish Potato Famine?
Ireland is a country steeped in history, with the Irish potato famine of 1845 considered to be the worst tragedy in that history. Even today, scars remain on the landscape [...]
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 [...]
The Dingle Way – A Hiking Spotlight
Between the 11th and 15th of September 2017, a team of four from Hillwalk Tours hiked part of the Dingle Way. It was part of an initiative for us to [...]
6 Less Common Things To Do Along The Wild Atlantic Way
Wild Atlantic Way Route The Wild Atlantic Way is a 2,500km (1,550 miles) route which stretches from south to north along the west coast of Ireland. It is typically a [...]
Best Hikes in Europe: A Hillwalk Guide
There’s been a bit of a debate lately at Hillwalk Tours HQ: what are the best hikes in Europe? We’re experts when it comes to all things Ireland, Scotland and [...]