How To Read A Map: A Hillwalk Guide
How To Read A Map “How to read a map?…”, my fellow hiker muttered as he twisted and turned the map...
5 Essential Knots: How To Tie Outdoor Knots
In this post, learn how to tie 5 essential outdoor knots because when out on a hiking tour, you never...
Summer Hiking: How To Prepare
We recently had quite the heatwave here in Ireland, with temperatures in the high 20s to low 30s. For all...
What To Wear Hiking – Hiking Clothes Guide
At Hillwalk Tours, we know that the above quote could not be more true. Many hikers can be dissuaded from...
10 Invaluable Hiking Tips and Advice
Take a look at 10 of our most important and valuable hiking tips – if you heed this advice, your...
Identifying Mountain Features
At Hillwalk Tours, we know that identifying mountain features and landscape features is a very important and useful skill to...
Hiking Equipment – Essential Hiking Gear
Hiking equipment can vary from trail to trail – you may not need ice pickaxes for walking the Dingle Way,...
Autumn Hiking – Tips For Hiking In Autumn
Autumn hiking isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when the season comes around. However, hiking in autumn can...
Camino Packing List – What To Bring On The Camino
If you’re thinking of walking the Camino, a Camino packing list is a very useful resource to have. What to...
How To Use A Compass
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Hiking In The Rain – A Hillwalk Guide
At Hillwalk Tours, we know that hiking in the rain can be challenging. From wet socks to slippy trails, hiking...
Back to Nature: Has Technology Ruined Hiking?
Back to Nature: Has Technology Ruined Hiking? At Hillwalk Tours, we like nothing more than a good hike – especially...