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• The Best Walks in the Derryveagh Mountains

  

  I’ve traversed many a mountain-strand,Abroad and in my native land,And it has been my lot to treadWhere safety more than pleasure led; Thus, many a waste I’ve... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2022

• The Best Hikes in Mayo

  

  “I confess I find such a place not lonely or depressing but inspiriting. You are thrown at the same time back upon yourself and forward against the mystery and... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2022

• Whiskey and the Wilds – The Cairngorms National Park

  

  Breathtaking is the word used by the Official Visitor Guide to the Cairngorms National Park when asked to sum up this beautiful, wilderness area and it certainl... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2022

• The Finest Walks in Connemara

  

  The Bank has no fortune of mine to investBut there’s money enough for the ones I love best;All the gold that I want I shall find on the whinsWhen I’m in... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2022

• Trials and Trails of a Diabetic Hiker

  

  As a Type 1 diabetic that loves long-distance walking, I thought I’d share some musings on a few things I’ve found helpful to consider before hopping over the... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2022

• A Complete Guide to Hiking the Bruce Trail

  

  By Lauren Yakiwchuk Lush green forests on The Bruce Trail The Bruce Trail is a 900km hiking trail that connects Niagara and Tobermory in Ontario, Canada. It’s... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2022

• The Best Walks in the Galtee Mountains

  

  Heading westward along the quiet country road at Glebe leads you deeper into the idyllic Glen of Aherlow, where echoes of history resonate with names like... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2022

• Why Hike the Offa’s Dyke National Trail?

  

  On many ‘must-hike’ lists, Offa’s Dyke is a world-famous path stretching from coast to coast along the ancient border between England and Wales. Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2022

• Hiking with an Upper Limb Difference

  

  I’m Max and I love all things hiking; being out in nature, camping, wild swimming, even eating noodles every day if it means an adventure, and I was born with... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2022

• Gillespie Pass Circuit: My Favourite Hike in New Zealand

  

  Gillespie Pass Circuit is a challenging hike in Mt Aspiring with beautiful alpine valleys and passes. Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2022

• Lugnaquilla – Four Hiking Routes To The Top

  

  Still south I went and west and south again, Through Wicklow from the morning till the night, And far from cities, and the sights of men, Lived with the... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2022

• The Best Walks in the Mourne Mountains

  

  But for all that I found there I might as well be Where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea. -William Percy French The Mourne mountains, the jewels... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2022

• Slieve Donard: Four of the Best Hiking Trails

  

  The highest mountain in the Mournes, and indeed all of Northern Ireland, is Slieve Donard (850m/2,789 feet). In ancient times, the mountain was known as Sliabh... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2022

• A Complete Guide to The Cumbria Way

  

  Breath-taking low-level Lake District walking at its finest. The Cumbria Way is one for anyone looking for a low-level thru-hike or hikers new to long-distance... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2022

• Peak-Bagging in the Snowdonia National Park

  

  Home of the most popular mountain in the UK, Snowdonia National Park is world-famous for its breath-taking views and its highest peak, sure to be top of any... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2022

• The Complete Guide to The Alta Via 1 – The “Best Trek in the Dolomites”

  

  Location: Italy Distance: 120 km Total Elevation Gain: 6,500 metres Duration: 8-11 days View this trail on HiiKER Alta Via 1 Map on HiiKER The extraordinary Alt... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2022

• The Best Walks in Cornwall

  

  There is something uniquely wild and alluring about Cornwall. Maybe it’s the sunshine and sea views, the secluded beaches and bays; the quaint villages and... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2022

• Packing for a Thru-hike in UK

  

  Planning a thru-hike in the UK but not quite sure how to pack? It’s personal. But the important thing is, no matter whether you’re new to thru-hiking or you’re... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2022

• The HiiKER Podcast – Episode 33 – Tommy “Twerk in the Dirt” Corey

  Twerk in the Dirt (otherwise known as Tommy Corey), is a PCT thru-hiker and creator of the #hikertrashvogue movement. His photography and videography bring a... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2022

• The HiiKER Podcast – Season 3 Episode 13 – Shellitha “Dragonsky” Curtis

  Shilletha is a thru-hiker, writer and influencer from New Jersey. Her article about her experience of the online community with the Appalachian trail went... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2022