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Thru-Hiking the John Muir Trail: Complete Guide Including Permits, Resupplies,...
Remove all distractions from your life, and you find out what you’re made of. I never knew how physically and mentally capable I am until I thru-hiked the John... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2021 -
Mahon Valley to Mahon Falls
Distance: 4.2KM (loop) Elevation: Hike has a total elevation gain of 1103ft Start/Finish: Mahon Falls carpark Time: 1.5 – 2 hours Terrain: Varied – No marked... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2021 -
Season 3 of the HiiKER Podcast – A Call for Interviews
The World Famous – HiiKER Podcast Yes… Finally… Season 3 of the HiiKER Podcast is coming. And this time we want to hear from YOU! In season 3, we want to hear... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2021 -
The South Downs Way
Chalky cliffs of the South Downs way A beautiful roller coaster from city to sea. A medieval city, a bustling seaside town, and rolling hills and countryside... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2021 -
How We Calculate Hike Time
Calculating the time to hike a trail in an automated way is very difficult. The inevitable challenge is that difficult terrain can dramatically slow down... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2021 -
Tóchar Phadraig a Trail of Pilgrimage and History
Distance: 32 KM (35KM optional) Start/Finish: Ballintubber Abbey-Croagh Patrick Difficulty level: medium Time: 1-2days Rating 3. Read more
Posted on 24 October 2021 -
Cnoc Na Péiste Via Lough Googh Loop
These are my riches, these and the bright remembering Of ridge and buttress and sky-shouldering spire These I shall count, when I am old, of an evening, Siting... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2021 -
The Snowdonia Way Mountain Route – Hiking and Wild Camping the Trail
Author – Kerry Maskell from YouTube channel – Drunk On Wanderlust The Snowdonia Way – I had never heard of it before until one of my YouTube subscribers... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2021 -
Mount Brandon Trail
Only a hill: earth set a little higher Above the face of the earth: a larger view Of little fields and roads: a little nigher To clouds and silence: what is it... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2021 -
Mount Brandon From Faha
On the brow of Brandon is mist, and restfrom the racing sky:the rollers break upon Brandon,Brandon the blessed,and the seagulls cry. Read more
Posted on 20 October 2021 -
Mullaghcleevaun… with a Pitstop at Wicklow’s Most Remote Lake!
If you’re seeking a great escape into the hills; something that feels like a proper adventure into the wilderness (but still accessible), then Mullaghcleevaun i... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2021 -
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