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  • Glenveagh National Park - Landscape showing lake and blue sky
    Explore and Discover 3 of our much-loved National Parks
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    Explore and Discover 3 of our much-loved National Parks

Explore and Discover 3 of our much-loved National Parks

Explore and Discover 3 of our much-loved National Parks Why not get out in the open spaces of our national parks, breathe the pure air and enjoy a great [...]

Eamonn Rohan2022-03-03T12:48:41+00:00March 3rd, 2022|Categories: Biking, Fitness, Hill Walking, Irish Outdoors, Irish road trips, Walk|
  • 9 Long Country Walks: Which of these will you do this year?
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    9 Long Country Walks: Which of these will you do this year?

9 Long Country Walks: Which of these will you do this year?

9 Long Country Walks: Which of these will you do this year? Remember that great healthy feeling of being fully alive after exercise. Take your pick of these one-day [...]

Eamonn Rohan2022-01-26T09:17:17+00:00January 26th, 2022|Categories: Hill Walking, Irish Outdoors, Walk, Winter Walks|
  • Hiking for Beginners
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    Hiking for Beginners

Hiking for Beginners

Ireland is a terrific place for hiking, with no shortage of places to explore and sights to behold. Here’s a beginner’s guide to hiking in Ireland. How to Get [...]

Audrey Larkin2020-05-21T10:23:04+00:00May 21st, 2020|Categories: Hill Walking, Irish Outdoors|Tags: Hill Walking, outdoors|
  • Dublin’s Best Mountain and Hill Walks
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    Dublin’s Best Mountain and Hill Walks

Dublin’s Best Mountain and Hill Walks

Not many capital cities offer such easy access to the countryside, but Dublin residents are often just minutes away from some incredibly beautiful hills and mountains Here are some [...]

Audrey Larkin2022-08-04T13:40:11+00:00November 22nd, 2019|Categories: Hill Walking, Irish Outdoors|
  • Tips for Winter walks
    Tips for Winter Walks
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    Tips for Winter Walks

Tips for Winter Walks

We love winter walks. The air is fresh, many trees and plants take on a beautiful new appearance, and the sunlight and exercise can keep the winter blues away [...]

Audrey Larkin2020-05-11T12:51:14+00:00November 15th, 2019|Categories: Hill Walking, Irish Outdoors|
  • Ireland’s Best Waymarked Trails
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    Ireland’s Best Waymarked Trails

Ireland’s Best Waymarked Trails

We love the subtle appeal of a waymarked trail. The little signs give nudges to the destination, with the pace, distance and finish point decided by the walkers themselves. [...]

Pat Kenny2019-07-19T09:14:28+00:00July 9th, 2019|Categories: Hill Walking|
  • Ireland’s Best Places for Dog Walking
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    Ireland’s Best Places for Dog Walking

Ireland’s Best Places for Dog Walking

People in Ireland love their dogs, and those dogs love their owners right back. Why wouldn’t they? With an enviable amount of forests, hills and fields to explore, Ireland [...]

Pat Kenny2019-06-25T16:01:04+00:00June 25th, 2019|Categories: Dog Walking, Hill Walking, Walk|
  • Ireland’s Best Forest Trails
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    Ireland’s Best Forest Trails

Ireland’s Best Forest Trails

Trees are among the greatest natural resources we have. The more we learn about them, the greater our appreciation grows. The Japanese have an expression, shinrin-yoku, which translates to [...]

Pat Kenny2018-11-26T10:15:39+00:00November 15th, 2018|Categories: Hill Walking, Mapping, Walk|
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    How to Survive Outdoors Overnight
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    How to Survive Outdoors Overnight