The Giants Causeway in 10 Amazing Facts
The Giants Causeway in the far north of Ireland is a legendary place of rare beauty. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986,...
Who Was Rob Roy MacGregor? 15+ facts
Rob Roy Macgregor is known as the Scottish Robin Hood. MacGregor lived in the highlands from 1671 to 1734. While the rich and...
The History of Wicklow & The Wicklow Way
In a previous post we introduced you to the highlights of the Wicklow Way. This national trail brings hikers to the...
The Cotswold Way – 5 Trail Highlights
The Cotswold Way is one of the 16 National Trails in the UK. It leads from Chipping Campden to Bath and brings hikers into the...
The Kerry Camino: Pilgrimage on the Dingle Way
The 57km (35 miles) long Kerry Camino is an official Camino pilgrim route as listed by the Camino Society Ireland....
The Great Glen Way: Lakes, Rivers & Canals
The Great Glen Way takes you to the fabled Loch Ness but the other sections of this popular Scottish hiking trail...
Hiking Connemara: Overview & Tips
Hiking in Connemara is an amazing experience. This Gaelic-speaking region in the West of Ireland impresses with its wild beauty and...
The Burren Way: Overview & 9 Reasons to Hike
The Burren is a unique region in the West of Ireland. As one of the largest karst landscapes in Europe, stone terraces...
Hiking Speyside Way & Cairngorms: Overview & Tips
If you love whisky and enjoy hiking (or the other way around), Scotland’s Speyside Way & Cairngorms is the place for you. The...
Hiking Hadrian’s Wall Path: Overview & Tips
Hadrian’s Wall is a monumental testimony to Roman rule in England. After more than two thousand years, traces of this bygone...
5 Best Ireland Staycation Ideas 2021
Planning an Ireland staycation this year and need some inspiration? Here are some magical destinations right on your doorstep in...
Hiking the Kerry Way: Killarney to Glenbeigh
In this post, we share our experiences and tips for hiking the Kerry Way. We recently took a short break covering...