Best Walks in Dingle and the Surrounding Area
We enjoyed a really great family holiday in Dingle last May. We stayed in Dingle town and used this lively location as our base for exploring the wider Dingle Peninsula. Dingle is a fantastic part of Ireland for anyone who enjoys getting outdoors. We were also lucky with the weather,…
Caherconree and Baurtregaum Loop
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…
Beenoskee Hike: A Spectacular Walk on the Dingle Peninsula
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 Loop From Cloghane via the Faha Route
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…
Masatiompan and Sauce Creek Walk on the Dingle Peninsula
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…
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…
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…
Best Hotels for Toddlers
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…
Carrauntoohil Hike via The Devil’s Ladder
Carrauntoohil is the highest mountain in Ireland. Standing at 1,041 metres (3,414 feet), getting to the top involves an extremely strenuous hike. It goes without saying, the Carrauntoohil hike should only be undertaken with plenty of fitness and training under your belt. A further complication is the fact that the…
Visiting Skellig Michael
Skellig Michael is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of only 3 sites in Ireland with this designation. The others being Newgrange and the Giant’s Causeway. It’s pretty easy to see why Skellig Michael keeps such illustrious company. In a word, the island is spectacular. Visiting Skellig Michael…