Ultimate Guide to the Beara Way
Rugged, rough and remote, the Beara Way hiking trail takes hikers through stunning and scenic landscapes, with views of rugged coastline, rolling green hills, mountains, valleys, and pristine lakes, making it a truly breathtaking hiking experience in Ireland.
Rota Vicentina (Fishermen’s Trail) Ultimate Guide
Route Overview Where is the Rota Vicentina (Fishermen’s Trail)? Widely considered one of the most stunning coastal trails in the...
Ultimate Guide to Hiking the Sheep’s Head Way
Sheep’s Head Way is a stunning coastal hike on the west coast of Ireland. In this post we dive into everything you could possibly need to know about the hiking trail.
Rob Roy Way Ultimate Guide
Experience some of Scotland’s greatest scenery as the Rob Roy Way guides you through enchanting glens and along glistening lochs, rivers & burns into the enchanting heart of Scotland.
Ultimate Guide: Fife Coastal Path
The Fife Coastal Path is a hiking trail of captivating beauty and awe-inspiring landscapes. Meandering between long sandy beaches and quaint rustic fishing villages, the Scottish hiking trail is a walkers dream.
Ultimate Guide to St. Kevin’s Way & Glendalough
The St Kevin’s Way & Glendalough long-distance trail runs through the hills of Wicklow in Ireland and follows in the footsteps of the 6th century Saint Kevin and the pilgrims who went to visit his tomb in the majestic monastic settlement of Glendalough.
Ultimate Guide to the Great Glen Way & Loch Ness
The Great Glen Way, one of Scotland's Great Trails, is a 127km (79 miles) hiking trail which stretches from Fort William to Inverness in Scotland. Sit back, relax, and read all about this beautiful trail in our in-depth guide.
The Ultimate Guide to the Cotswold Way
The Cotswold Way is a long distance National Trail in south central England. Quintessentially English, this trail offers picturesque countryside, rolling wildflower meadows, and quaint villages.
Ultimate Guide to Hiking the Wicklow Mountains
The Wicklow Mountains is an area of continuous rolling hills and majestic mountains in Ireland. The 70km (or 43.5 miles) long-distance trail is located in County Wicklow, just South of Ireland's capital, Dublin. This area is Ireland's largest extensive mountain range with more than 500km2 above 300 metres. The land stretches from the north of Dublin, to the border with the counties of Wicklow and Carlow in the south.
Ultimate Guide to the South Downs Way
The South Downs Way stretches for 160km (100 miles) along the rolling chalk hills of the South Downs, one of the most important chalk landscapes in England. Travel the length of the South Downs Way and behold interesting wildlife, pre-historic relics, wonderful pubs and pretty villages. The South Downs Way route follows the old trails and drove ways along the chalk escarpment and ridges of the South Downs.
Ultimate Guide to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path twists and turns its way through 186 miles (300km) of the most breathtaking coastal scenery in the south of Wales. The trail covers almost every kind of maritime landscape - from rugged cliff tops and sheltered coves to wide-open beaches, winding estuaries, ancient harbours and fishing villages.
Ultimate Guide to Hiking the Kerry Camino
The Kerry Camino is a 57km (35 miles) long-distance pilgrimage hiking trail based in the South West of Ireland. This Irish pilgrim route follows the path that is believed to have been taken by many pilgrims on their way to St. James' Church in Dingle Town, before then setting sail to Northern Spain to visit the tomb of St. James, the Apostle, in Santiago de Compostela.
Ultimate Guide to Hiking the South West Coast Path (Cornwall Coast Path)
The South West Coast Path is an official long-distance National Trail in the UK. This article focuses on hiking the popular Cornwall Coast Path section of the trail, which offers some of the best coastal hiking in Europe.
Ultimate Guide to the Kerry Way
Read about Ireland's longest signposted hiking trail, the Kerry Way, which circumnavigates the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry. Learn about the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, the picturesque Torc Waterfall, the legendary Lakes of Killarney, the dramatic Atlantic coastline & much more.
The Camino Frances Ultimate Guide
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 Speyside Way & Cairngorms
The Speyside Way is one of Scotland’s Great Trails and runs for 116kms. The trail largely follows the valley of the River Spey, while it also passes through the largest concentration of whisky distilleries in Scotland - home to renowned names such as Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet, and The Macallan.
Ultimate Guide to the Beara Way
Rugged, rough and remote, the Beara Way hiking trail takes hikers through stunning and scenic landscapes, with views of rugged coastline, rolling green hills, mountains, valleys, and pristine lakes, making it a truly breathtaking hiking experience in Ireland.
Ultimate Guide to the Burren Way & Cliffs of Moher
Experience some of the worlds finest coastal hiking while taking in iconic tourist attractions such as the Cliffs of Moher, The Burren and the Alliwee Caves along the spectacular Burren Way trail on the West Coast of Ireland.
Ultimate Guide to the Antrim Glens & Causeway Coast
Experience some of the worlds finest coastal hiking while taking in iconic tourist attractions such as Dunluce Castle, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge & the Giants Causeway, along the spectacular Antrim Glens & Coastline trail in Northern Ireland.
Ultimate Guide to the Dingle Way
The Dingle Way hiking trail is situated in county Kerry in the southwest of Ireland. The trails starts and finishes in Tralee, the capital of Kerry, and takes you along the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula. Check out our ultimate guide on walking this spectacular trail.
Ultimate Guide to Connemara & the West of Ireland
Relive Ireland of the past and hike through a dramatic landscape that has changed little over the past centuries. Check out our in-depth guide on hiking in Connemara and the West of Ireland along the Western Way.
Ultimate Guide to the West Highland Way
The West Highland Way hiking trail is one of the world’s classic long-distance walks. The 154km (96 mile) long hiking route offers up stunning lakes and mountainous scenery in the Scottish Highlands. Check out our in-depth guide for hiking this magnificent trail in Scotland.
Hiking: (not) a question of gender?
Hiking and climbing for women are becoming more and more important in the outdoor world. Various blogs, travel providers and manufacturers have...
Typically Galician: History of Galicia, Spain
Galicia is one of the seventeen autonomous regions of Spain. Bordering Portugal and with a coastline on both the Atlantic Ocean...
Winter photos of Europe: beautiful winter landscapes
Icy winds, slippery roads and a lot of precipitation: winter is generally less inviting for walking than summer. That is a...
How To Experience The Benefits Of Slow Travel In Scotland
Slow travel is all about making a connection with a place in Scotland and creating personal memories. Forget writing a...
Another 8 things not to do when Hiking in Ireland (Part 3)
Here’s our third and final instalment of exactly what not to do while on a hike in Ireland. You can...
5 Facts about Irish Stone Walls
Virtually all visitors to Ireland always say that the west coast is by far the best coast. Even locals from...
6 things not to do when Hiking in Ireland (Part 1)
Interested in hiking in Ireland? Here are our top tips of what not to do when hiking in Ireland. All...
Hillwalk Stories: Quality time with myself while solo hiking the West Highland Way
This week, our Hillwalk Stories series features a dream come true for Niina Pöllänen, a Finnish woman from the famous...
Hillwalk Stories: Meet Rex, The Hiking Dog on the Dingle Way
In this week’s blog as part of the Hillwalk Stories series, Kathy Lorentz from Ohio, USA, writes about her experience...
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Wales – 5 Trail Highlights
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is one of the official National Trails in England and Wales, winding along some of the...
The Benefits of Hiking for Mental Health
By now we all know that a walk in the outdoors is a healthy form of exercise. Doctors in Scotland...
11 Days on the South West Coast Path: Our 2019 Hiking Adventure
Hey everyone! My name is Hauke and after a magical hiking trip on the Cotswold Way, I was back on...
Tips for Hikers from a Former Army Officer (Part 2)
Last month our post covered 9 tips for hikers based on the experiences of an Army Officer who is now...
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...
5 Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Ireland
Game of Thrones is one of the most popular TV shows ever made. Laced with incredibly intricate intertwined plots, the...