Category archives: Ireland

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…

Writing about the best walks in Roscommon brings back some amazing memories for me. I spent a lot of time in Roscommon in my youth. My parents would regularly drop me off in my Aunt Helen and Uncle Ted’s house in Roscommon town. For a few days or a week…

I’m on a bit of a mountain climbing buzz lately. While I’ve always loved climbing mountains, a fresh impetus has arrived lately as I’ve set myself a challenge to climb the 40 highest mountains in Ireland before I turn 40 next year. The Blackstairs Mountain sneaks in at number 40…

A lot of people are taking up challenges at the moment. I can see the attraction of it. Whether it be to train for a marathon or climb every county top in Ireland – the planning, preparation, slow progress towards a larger goal and the dedication required make achieving that…

I really like the Crone Wood and Maulin Loop. The highlight of the trail has to be the majestic views of Powerscourt Waterfall on offer. I just love the section of the walk when you turn a corner and suddenly get to see the Waterfall. The subsequent couple of hundred…

This amazing 10km Malahide to Portmarnock walk is just lovely. The route joins two fantastic coastal towns with seaside paths for pretty much the entirety of the trail. The walk packs quite a punch with historic castles, amazing sea views, beautiful sandy beaches and plenty of options for places to…

Here is the Wild Irish Walks guide to the best 7 walks in Leitrim. I find Leitrim can sometimes be overlooked as a hiking destination. Maybe the fact that Leitrim is Ireland’s least populated county might be the reason. It really shouldn’t be forgotten about though as this is a…

Myself and my most trusted walking companions headed for Wicklow on a cloudy weekday morning. Joining me to walk the Blessington Greenway was my Mother and Aunty Noreen.  I don’t think Noreen has forgiven me yet for the torrential rain we encountered when she and I completed the Wicklow Way…

Westmeath is home to some fantastic walks. I have written previously about the spectacular Mullaghmeen Forest, the Seven Wonders of Fore and the Westmeath section of The Royal Canal Way. In this article, I am going to delve into one of the most popular attractions in the town of Mullingar…