I walked up Ben Nevis on a glorious day in late May. There was still snow on the top, but the sky was clear and blue. We were lucky, most who get to the top of Ben Nevis don’t get a chance to see much as most of the year it is mist covered. It …
If you want your Bed & Breakfast, Campsite, or Hostel listed here with photo, phone no, email, and website link please fill the form on the contact page – it is a free listing for all providers of accommodation for walkers. There is a fair choice of places to stay along the West Highland Way. The type …
Walking the West Highland Way is not the time to break in new boots, make sure your boots are well broken in and comfortable in all conditions, hot and cold weather, wet and dry. The worst things when walking is sore feet, blisters and being wet. You do not have to spend a lot of …
Thankfully the climate in Ireland is not harsh, it rarely gets very hot or very cold. However the wind chill factor has to be considered when walking during the winter months. A lot of the hills are bare peat tops and the wind whips over them causing a chill to set in very quickly any …
Dublin has been my adopted home for many years, Dublin and Ireland have been kind to me. When I first came here I would hear natives complaining about how rough the city centre could be on a Friday and Saturday night. However, I am originally from Glasgow and Dublin has nearly always felt safe to …
I have spent many great days out at Glendalough and walking in the surrounding hills. Glendalough is about one hour by bus or car from Dublin. There are a couple of different routes to get here – see the Glendalough tours page for directions. Glendalough has become famous in part to St Kevin, however it …
Ireland offers a great variety for the hill walker, cyclist, and tourist. There are long and short coastal trails, peaceful mountain routes, and many walks laid out around busy cities to take you past all the must see sites. Hill walking in Ireland can be done all year round given our mild climate – it …
