Tag Archive for: trekking

Sheep's Head trail

Walking the sheep’s head way

Hill Walking in West Cork The Sheep’s Head Way Discover the beauty and wonders of this little Peninsula on the Sheep’s Head Way.  Gillian takes a few days walking on the Sheep’s Head Way in West Cork. Gillian has a real love for the outdoors, flora and fauna and there is nothing she enjoys more […]

walking boots with blackberries

How to take care of your hiking boots

How to take care of your hiking boots Washing & Cleaning your boots for walking Oh, I wish I’d looked after me boots! Written by Gillian Duggan We all know that walking is one of the best ways to stay healthy so we should take care of our feet, after all, they bear the brunt […]

food for walking and hiking

Food for walking – Healthy Snacks

Food for Walking and Hiking Healthy Snacks for the Hills What to eat or not to eat, that is the question! Written by Gillian Duggan Have your legs ever felt wobbly whilst climbing a mountain? Ever had a day when you couldn’t keep up with the group? Wondered why you are so cold despite wearing […]

walking & hiking holidays in Ireland

Hill Walking in Connemara – Five Great Walks

Hill Walking in Connemara 5 Great Walks in the West of Ireland  Walking and Hiking in Connemara Written by Gillian Duggan Hill Walking in Connemara: Recently, we put together our 5 best walks for beginners in Wicklow, cranking up the difficulty one to five. While talking about grades of difficulty and where to go from […]

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Hill Walking Lugnaquilla – Wicklow

Hill Walking Lugnaquilla – Wicklow Highest Peak in Wicklow and Leinster  3 Ways to Walk or Hike Lugnaquilla Lugnaquilla is the highest peak in the Wicklow Mountains at 1003m and the highest in Ireland outside of Co Kerry. On a clear day, the views from the summit are truly awesome. You will see most of […]