You will find a couple of different variations of the Mweelrea Loop. The Wild Irish Walks version outlined here starts off at the Delphi Resort and takes in 2 of Ireland’s highest mountains - Ben Lugmore and Mweelrea. Then circles back to Delphi via stunning views of Killary Harbour. The...
Climbing Barrclashcame is not easy. Not that we experienced any overly technical elements when climbing Barrclashcame. The route we took wasn’t even the longest of distances. The difficult thing about climbing Barrclashcame relates to the fact that we didn’t have any obvious trail to follow. For the majority of the...
The Coumshingaun to Mahon Falls hike is probably one of nicest walks you could ever do. That’s not an exaggeration. We did this hike on a beautiful sunny day a few months ago and I’m still thinking about it. So I definitely highly recommend it. The hike does however come...
The Conavalla and Camenabologue hike is certainly a tough one. We completed this c. 19km trek in April 2025. The two peaks form part of my 40 highest mountains challenge. Given their proximity to each other, we climbed the two mountains on the same outing. While I found it tough...
Whether you’re looking for toddler-friendly hotels in Ireland, self-catering accommodation with hotel facilities or simply some inspiration for your next family break, here is the Wild Irish Walks guide to some of the best hotels for toddlers in Ireland. Over the past few years, we’ve taken a number of family...
I recently found myself in County Clare once again. I spent a lot of time here a few years ago completing the amazing Burren Way. This time, my reason for being in this beautiful part of Ireland was to celebrate my Parent’s 50th Wedding anniversary. 15 of us spent a...
A week in Mallorca with a toddler can be an absolute dream. It can also be a little scary, especially if your little one isn’t that used to travelling long distances. We only really get to go abroad once a year so it feels like a whole new experience for...
It seems like an annual event that a big American Football Game gets hosted in Dublin. Up until now, these have mainly been College Football matches. However, news dropped in February 2025 that Dublin’s Croke Park stadium is to host something even bigger - an NFL game involving the Pittsburgh...
In my opinion, the best option for climbing Errigal is to complete this lovely 8km looped walk via Mackoght Mountain. Taking in the additional Mackoght summit really adds to the more commonly taken out and back route from the carpark at the base of the mountain. The straight up and...
I like to set myself goals and challenges. I find keeping my mind focussed on a particular priority helps with my general wellbeing. My current ambition is to climb the 40 highest mountains in Ireland. One of my previous challenges was completing the Belfast Marathon. In this article, I am going...
