Temple Hill Walk in the Galtee Mountains
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…
Slieve Bearnagh Hike via Trassey Track and Hare’s Gap
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…
Ireland’s 4 Peaks Challenge – Climb the Highest Point in Each Province
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…
Vartry Reservoir Loop Walk
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…
Best Walks in Derry: 7 Scenic Trails Worth Exploring
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…
Slieve Binnian Loop From Carrick Little
The Slieve Binnian Loop is a really popular walking option in the Mourne Mountains. The route proves challenging yet not overly long. The well defined paths and trails mean no tough slogs through heavy heather and gorse. Plus, the really great thing about the Slieve Binnian Loop though is that…
Glenbarrow Loop – 9km Woodland and Waterfall Walk
I love this Glenbarrow Loop Walk — what an absolute gem of a trail. The highlight is undoubtedly the glorious waterfall. You have the option of visiting it at either the start or the end of the walk, depending on which direction you take. I’m always in favour of saving…
Knockanaffrin Mountain Walk
Knockanaffrin Mountain ranks as the 33rd highest mountain in Ireland. At 755m, it is also the third highest peak in County Waterford, behind Knockmealdown and Fauscoum. The hike itself is relatively straightforward, with excellent views of the surrounding rolling countryside, neighbouring mountains, and occasional glimpses of shimmering mountain lakes. There…
Slieve Donard and Slieve Commedagh from Newcastle
I love the Mournes. This mountain range in the north-east of Ireland is within a couple of hours’ drive from Dublin, which makes it ideal for long day hikes without needing an overnight stay. I’ve written before about Slieve Gullion, the highest point in neighbouring County Armagh. This article focuses…
Best Walks in Killarney (and the Surrounding Area)
I was chatting to a former colleague on Instagram recently about the best walks in Killarney (you can find me on Instagram here). Jan was heading to Killarney for a week with his family. Flights, car and hotel were all booked — the easy part done. Jan is a fairly…