7 Best Roman Ruins Along Hadrian’s Wall Path
Hadrian’s Wall is the most northern frontier of the Roman army in Britain. It is a designated World Heritage Site...
8 Things To Do In Santiago De Compostela
You’ve completed your Camino. You’ve arrived in Santiago de Compostela. Now what? Santiago is a designated UNESCO World Hertiage Site,...
The 10 Best Spots Along The Wicklow Way
In 1966, J.B. Malone planned a long-distance trail that would become the Wicklow Way National Trail. The first section of...
The West Highland Way – 8 Trail Highlights
In this post, we take a look at some of the reasons why the West Highland Way is such an...
Identifying Mountain Features
At Hillwalk Tours, we know that identifying mountain features and landscape features is a very important and useful skill to...
The Kerry Way – 5 Trail Highlights
The Ring of Kerry is a driving route around the beautiful coastal and mountain paths of County Kerry, Ireland. The...
Best Time Of The Year To Walk The Camino
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How To Use A Compass
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The Benefits of Self-Guided Walking Tours
Why take a self-guided walking tour instead of a guided tour? Our belief is that the benefits of self-guided walking tours outweigh those of a guided tour. Check out our hiking blog for more info.
The Symbolism of the Scallop Shell on the Camino
What is the symbolism of the scallop shell on the Camino de Santiago? Read more on our hiking blog about its history, symbolism and links to St. James and the Camino.
Camino de Santiago Walking Routes
Ever wondered how many routes actually lead to Santiago? Pilgrimages start from all over the world, and pilgrims come from every corner too. Have a read of our hiking blog to find out the details!