The Great South Wall Walk
The Great South Wall Walk is a wonderful way to get up close to some of Dublin’s most iconic landmarks. The route goes past the Poolbeg Chimneys and then out as far as the Poolbeg Lighthouse. There are a number of ways to complete this walk. This article describes a…
Hiking Lough Ouler
Fresh from a battering by rough weather conditions on my recent climb up Slieve Gullion in County Armagh, I decided to disprove the theory that things can only get better. Hiking Lough Ouler had the same battering gales plus the added nuisance of a couple of heavy hailstone showers. To…
Hiking Slieve Gullion
Another month, another county top. This time, Slieve Gullion, the highest point in County Armagh. The weather made this a tough trek. As such, I was glad I had some company for hiking Slieve Gullion. Luckily for me, my company was a native Armagh man, so it was also great…
The Seven Wonders of Fore
Growing up in Westmeath, I have known about the seven wonders of Fore since my school days. I have to admit (rather embarrassingly) that up until very recently I had never actually visited Fore and witnessed the wonders for myself. A few weeks ago I righted that wrong and enjoyed…
Mount Leinster Loop Walk
Mount Leinster is on the border between counties Carlow and Wexford. Standing at 795m, Mount Leinster is the highest peak in both. The most common way to reach the summit is along the well maintained access road from the car park located at the Nine Stones. In my view however,…
Devil’s Glen Walks
The Devil’s Glen Walks are located about 10 minutes drive from the village of Ashford. Ashford sits just off the M11 and as such makes it easily accessible from Dublin. Devil’s Glen offers two trails for walkers; the 5km Waterfall Walk and the 4km Seamus Heaney Walk. Both routes meet…
Loughcrew Walk
Sometimes life gives us wonderful little surprises. The 2km Loughcrew walk is definitely one of these. The Loughcrew walk is located about 10 minutes drive from the town of Oldcastle in County Meath. I say it’s a surprise because I had never really heard of Loughcrew until recently. That was…
Climbing Slieve Foye From Carlingford
Slieve Foye is the highest point in County Louth. Carlingford is (probably) the most picturesque place in County Louth. Put them together and it’s easy to see that climbing Slieve Foye from Carlingford is an absolutely great hike to complete. The town of Carlingford sits on the shore of the…
Mizen Head
Visiting Mizen Head is a wonderful day-trip. The peninsula is probably most well known as being the most southerly point in Ireland. Indeed, the famed Malin (most northerly point) to Mizen roadtrip is a regular fundraising activity for charities across the country. In most cases people cycle the route but…
Dursey Island Loop
I’ve been writing a lot about islands lately. My most recent post was all about Garinish Island. Before that I wrote a detailed guide to Skellig Michael. Now, Dursey Island completes the trio. Dursey holds its own in such illustrious company. The Dursey Island Loop is a 14km waymarked trail…