What NOT to take on a hiking vacation!
There are plenty of lists on the internet, including our ultimate hiking packing list with all the necessary items of hiking...
The best hiking maps for Ireland
Anyone who wants to go hiking in Ireland is well advised to find out about suitable maps. In this post, find...
Footcare For Hikers – A Hillwalk Guide (2021 Update)
Imagine hiking the most beautiful trail in Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales or on The Camino. And now imagine your feet...
Hiking Checklist (2021 Update) – What to Pack When Hiking in Europe
Does it take you ages to figure out what to bring on hiking trips overseas? Or are you instead simply...
2021 Update – How To Treat Hiking Injuries: A Hillwalk Guide
Common Hiking Injuries – Prevention & Treatment (2021 Update). Check out hillwalktours.com for more hiking help and information The first...
5 More Tips for Navigation from a Former Army Officer (Part 2)
In our last post about navigation tips from a former Army Officer, we discussed some unique tips and tricks picked...
Top 5 Tips for Navigation from a Former Army Officer
Knowing some top tips for navigation are always helpful when out hiking. Although the prevalence of GPS-capable smartphones is a...
Essential Winter Hiking Gear
A common saying of hikers in Ireland is that there’s no such thing as inappropriate weather for getting outdoors, only...
11 Novel Pieces of Lightweight Hiking Gear
It’s always a good idea to think about what measures we can take to keep both the weight and overall...
9 More Pieces of Hiking Equipment you can leave behind thanks to Smartphones (Part 2)
Continuing on from our earlier blog post regarding the benefits of bringing your phone hiking, here are nine more pieces...
10 Pieces of Hiking Equipment you can leave behind thanks to Smartphones
More and more we’re told to go for a hike without any technology in order to get back to nature....
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...