I recently wrote about walking stage one of the Wicklow Round. Silsean is the 8th peak on the Wicklow Round route. Having experienced some difficulties on the descent from this mountain I wanted to return and get an idea of how climbing Silsean should be done properly. The Mountain Silsean...
So far when talking about Wicklow on this blog, it’s been mostly along dedicated walking trails like the Wicklow Way. This post is a bit different as I explore the off the beaten track route that is the Wicklow Round. What is the Wicklow Round? The Wicklow Round is a...
One of the most important ingredients for an enjoyable hike is having the correct footwear. As you know, boots can be very expensive so it’s essential that you know exactly what you’re looking for when you’re buying hiking boots. Tried and trusted hiking boots from reputable brands are generally the...
The Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed park in Europe. The Park dates back to the 1660’s where it was originally a royal hunting ground. Eventually opened to the public in 1747. This post discusses the lovely 12km Phoenix Park perimeter walk. The park still has a herd of deer....
Blessington Street Basin is one of Dublin’s hidden gems. The park is located in the heart of the city and quite rightly known as Dublin’s secret garden. Comprising a 600m linear section of what was formerly a leg of the Royal Canal connecting Phibsborough to Broadstone plus the old reservoir...
I've previously written about walking the Royal Canal Way from Ashtown to Ballynacargy. This time I am taking a look at the initial stages of the Royal Canal Way to Ashtown. Firstly starting from the Famine Memorial on the banks of the River Liffey I walked the 8.1km to Ashtown...
It’s the start of February 2021. The country has been in Level 5 lockdown for over a month. We are going to be in Level 5 lockdown for at least another month. No leaving the house except for essential travel. Exercise limited to a 5km radius around your home. Put...
When I'm not hiking, I'm usually either thinking about or planning my next hike. I have found that the Ireland's National Waymarked Trails are always a good starting point for these big dreams. There are currently 45 walking routes in Ireland that are classified as “National Waymarked Trails”. The variety...
I recently wrote an article about some of my own rules of hiking. One of the top guidelines that I noted down was to always “stop for a pint”. While this says a lot about my own personal fondness for the black stuff, there was also something deeper there. Hiking...
Are there special rules of hiking? One of the aims of this blog is to help to try to educate people that hiking, and hill walking are something that everyone can do. Even with the most basic levels of fitness, there are beautiful walks out there that are accessible, achievable...
