Irish Hiking and Adventure Stores
It’s impossible to get away from the fact that Christmas is coming. And this year, more than ever, it is vitally important that each and every one of us try to support Irish businesses as much we can. To make this easier, this blog post gives an outline of some…
Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Review
I’ve completed this Garmin Forerunner 245 Music review having previously had no interest in smartwatches. I used to be one of those people. Completely confident that a GPS watch was a luxury I didn’t need. Sure didn’t I have my phone…everything I needed was on there. Eventually the frustrations got…
Buying Hiking Boots
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…
Hiking Frequently Asked Questions
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…
Rules of 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…
Day 4 of Walking the Royal Canal – Kinnegad to Mullingar
I picked up some lunch provisions in the EuroSpar deli in Kinnegad before the start of Day 4 of walking the Royal Canal Way. Like the previous day, I have to walk along the busy Killucan-Kinnegad road. I moved quickly and tried to get this part over and done with…
The Royal Canal Way: What You Need to Know
The Royal Canal Way is a waymarked trail that goes from Spencer Dock beside the River Liffey in Dublin to the banks of the Shannon in Cloondara, County Longford. The total length of the Way is 144km. However it’s a lovely flat walk along grassy paths, gravel and tarmac. Basically…
Packing List for the Wicklow Way
Finalising your packing list for the Wicklow Way? Here is some detail on what’s needed. You can download my Ultimate Wicklow Way Packing List at the end of this article What to Wear Walking SocksHiking BootsUnderwearHiking Trousers T-ShirtWaterproof jacket/topFitbitHigh-VisCap or Wooly Hat Everybody knows that good hiking boots are very important….
The Wicklow Way in 6 Days
Overview of the Wicklow Way. The Wicklow Way is a 127km walking trail that starts in Marlay Park in south County Dublin. After that it crosses over the Wicklow Mountains and finishes in the village of Clonegal in County Carlow (note that the walk can be completed by starting in…
Wicklow Way Walk from Moyne to Shillelagh (Day 5)
Details of Day 5 of my Wicklow Way walk from Moyne to Shillelagh. The original plan for us was to stay the night in a B and B in Shillelagh. However because of Covid the owners decided to cancel bookings. As such, I never actually got to the village of…