Hiking

Very sad news. An Irish woman has died in Mallorca in Spain after a tragic incident occurred while she was hiking in the Tramuntana Mountains, according to local reports. The Majorca Bulletin states that the 75-year-old was hiking the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range alongside a group of 12 hikers when she lost her balance […]

Very sad news. An Irish woman has died in Mallorca in Spain after a tragic incident occurred while she was hiking in the Tramuntana Mountains, according to local reports. The Majorca Bulletin states that the 75-year-old was hiking the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range alongside a group of 12 hikers when she lost her balance […]

3 years ago

Take a Hike: Galtymore and Cush Mountain Loop

This one is not for the faint-hearted. It’s a long way to this particular part of Tipperary (or Limerick), but it’s well worth it. Trail Overview Starting/End point: Lough Curra Car park Route distance: 13.5KM Elevation gain: 1,000M Duration: ~ 6 hours Grade: Extra Difficult Note: Dogs are not allowed on this trail The Galtees […]

This one is not for the faint-hearted. It’s a long way to this particular part of Tipperary (or Limerick), but it’s well worth it. Trail Overview Starting/End point: Lough Curra Car park Route distance: 13.5KM Elevation gain: 1,000M Duration: ~ 6 hours Grade: Extra Difficult Note: Dogs are not allowed on this trail The Galtees […]

3 years ago

Take a Hike: Crone Woods and Maulin Mountain loop

A tough but incredibly worthwhile hike, with spectacular views of one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland. The Garden of Ireland isn’t known for towering mountain peaks, but the views on this loop are truly breath-taking, no matter the weather (but especially on a clear sunny day). Trail overview Distance: 8KM Elevation gain: 442m […]

A tough but incredibly worthwhile hike, with spectacular views of one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland. The Garden of Ireland isn’t known for towering mountain peaks, but the views on this loop are truly breath-taking, no matter the weather (but especially on a clear sunny day). Trail overview Distance: 8KM Elevation gain: 442m […]

3 years ago

9 of the best places in Ireland for hiking or hill walking

In partnership with NiQuitin. Answer to a higher calling. Ireland is blessed with some spectacular places to enjoy a bit of hiking or hillwalking. Choosing just nine hiking routes was almost impossible but we decided to pick out a few of the best to get you started. This week’s Quit to Fit challenge is to […]

In partnership with NiQuitin. Answer to a higher calling. Ireland is blessed with some spectacular places to enjoy a bit of hiking or hillwalking. Choosing just nine hiking routes was almost impossible but we decided to pick out a few of the best to get you started. This week’s Quit to Fit challenge is to […]

8 years ago