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• Prince Williams Seat Loop

  

  Prince William’s Seat… now that’s a noble sounding hill. Some say the origin of its name is attributed to the visit of the English monarch King George IV in 182... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2021

• Scarr Mountain Trail

  

  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 sunshine,... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2021

• The E8 Trail Day Five (Kildavin to Graiguenamanagh)

  

  Outside Kildavin Day five opens with departure from Kildavin, I should add that for me, this was my first completely solo day on trail. Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2021

• The E8 Trail Day Four (Tinahely to Kildavin)

  

  On trail companions outside Tinahely Now, dear reader, a confession. I had scheduled to camp in Mangan’s Wood and be rough and tough, however, as often happens... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2021

• The E8 Trail Day Three (Mullacor Hut to Mangan’s Wood/Tinahely)

  

  Grand expanses opening on Day Three Day Three The third day on trail begins under the lush blanket of trees at Mullacor Hut. Each one of these huts dotted... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2021

• The E8 Trail Day Two (Watergate to Mullacor Hut)

  

  Glenmacnass River E8 (WICKLOW WAY) DAY TWO The second day may arrive with an unwelcome early morning gust rushing toward you from the valley above, most likely... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2021

• The E8 Trail Day One (Marlay Park to Watergate)

  

  The official start of the E8 Coast to Coast Trail begins, as you’d imagine at the coast, way out at Poolbeg Lighthouse. I, however, began my journey at the... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2021

• The Ballyhoura Way

  

  A mountainous trail steeped in history The moderate 90 km point-to-point (Thru-hike) Ballyhoura Way takes you from County Cork to County Tipperary, on a way... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2021

• The Dublin Mountains Way

  

  A short but sweet long-distance trail through the Dublin Mountains The Dublin Mountains way winding along the ridge of Tibradden Be prepared to be pleasantly... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2021

• Carrauntoohil Via O Shea’s Gully Loop

  

  Thomas GallweyI saw the summer sun go down behind the sea,And o’er the pale moon grow a golden light,From lonely Caran-tual’s topmost heightTowering aloft in... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2021

• Carrauntoohil Via O Shea’s Gully Loop

  

  Thomas GallweyI saw the summer sun go down behind the sea,And o’er the pale moon grow a golden light,From lonely Caran-tual’s topmost heightTowering aloft in... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2021

• The Wicklow Way – Marlay Park to Knockree Trail

  

  Town, forest, mountain peaks, rivers, and impressive views over Dublin; this trail is at the heart of Irish hiking and is a section of Ireland’s busiest trails. Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2021

• Omey Island Looped Walk

  

  If you’re looking for a unique coastal walk with dramatic seascapes and an abundance of history, the Omey Island Looped Walk is the one. The road to Omey... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2021

• Lugnaquilla – Glen of Imaal

  

  Standing over 3,000ft, Lugnaquilla (Log na Coille, ‘hollow of the wood’) boasts a range of superlatives: Highest summit (and the only one that reaches Munro... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2021

• The Burren Way

  

  is a 114km waymarked trail that brings together some of County Clare’s most spectacular features. Given the distance involved, this is a multi-day hike that... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2021

• Glendalough White Route

  

  Growing up close to Wicklow, I’ve done this trail an enormous number of times – at night, at sunrise, and every time in between. Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2021

• The Tip of Tipperary – Galtymore

  

  Climbing Galtymore – Shannon Power They say the toughest climbs lead to the best rewards, and that is definitely true for the beast that is Galtymore in County... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2021

• Doo Lough to Mweelrea

  

  Arguably one of the most picturesque routes up Mweelrea (Connaught’s highest peak at 814m) this hike takes in the vast Doo Lough lake, scales the infamous “Ramp... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2021

• Ballycotton Cliff Walk

  

  A must-do Irish coastal walk, the Ballycotton Cliff Walk is an easy 7.4 km out and back trail that starts from the beautifully rugged coastline of Ballycotton... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2021

• The Nore Valley Way

  

  is one of Ireland’s more unusual National Waymarked Trails. It is a 20km trail in two parts, the first section taking walkers from Kilkenny Town –... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2021