The Lyracappul Loop had been on my list for a little while. The main reason being that Lyracappul Mountain is part of my 40 highest mountains in Ireland challenge. Lyracappul, standing at 825m, comes in at number 14 on the list. I’m a big fan of the Galtees in general...
The Caherconree and Baurtregaum Loop was the final mountain walk of my week hiking around the Dingle Peninsula. So far, I had been incredibly lucky with the weather during my three days hiking on Masatiompan, Mount Brandon and Beenoskee. For this Caherconree and Baurtregaum Loop walk, that luck finally ran...
I’ll admit, I was a little apprehensive about the Beenoskee before setting off. A few of the AllTrails reviews had mentioned a section where there is no defined trail to follow. The advice was essentially to make your own way across the mountainside, with some tough underfoot conditions along the...
Mount Brandon is one of those trails that should sit on everyone’s hiking to-do list. If it isn’t on yours, then you definitely need to add it! I ticked it off my list recently by completing the Mount Brandon Loop. At 952 metres, Mount Brandon is Ireland’s third highest mountain...
You simply just need to do this Masatiompan and Sauce Creek walk. I found it amazing. Some of the highlights of the 15km hike include spectacular cliff walking above Sauce Creek, a World War Two plane crash site and a 1,500-year-old Ogham stone. You’ve also got breathtaking views of Ireland’s...
In hiking circles, you’ll often hear the phrase, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.” It’s a nice sentiment, encouraging people to get outdoors regardless of the forecast. After our recent Temple Hill walk in the Galtee Mountains, though, I’m now convinced it has absolutely no basis...
I think the Slieve Bearnagh hike is my favourite mountain summit trail in the Mournes. That’s saying something given the very strong competition from Slieve Donard and Commedagh, as well as Slieve Binnian. However, I think the Slieve Bearnagh hike just shades it for me. One of the main reasons...
As middle age looms, I am knee-deep in my attempt to climb the 40 highest mountains in Ireland. To be honest, ticking off all of these summits before I turn 40 is proving to be a massive logistical effort. I now realise why climbing so many mountains may not appeal...
I’m based in Dublin so a lot of my hiking and walking takes place in and around the Wicklow Mountains. I feel blessed to have such a beautiful part of the world right on my doorstep. For many of these Wicklow hikes, I drive through the picturesque village of Roundwood...
This guide to the best walks in Derry aims to give you some inspiration for your next visit. My first ever trip to Derry combined a friend’s stag do with the Fleadh Cheoil music festival being held in the city. As you can imagine, I didn’t get to see a...
