Category: Europe
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Ireland’s Ancient East – 10 day-hikes to explore in the region
The East Coast of Ireland is home to amazing beaches, mountains & cities attracting visitors from across the globe. Whether you’re a visitor or resident to the region, it’s so nice to get out & explore when you have a little free time, without having to venture too far! I’ve put together a list of…
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The Roaches and Lud’s Church Loop
An unexpectedly unforgettable hike in the Peak District National Park The Roaches and Lud’s Church Loop was one of my first hikes in the Peak District and an instant favourite. I’m ashamed to say that my recent trip to the Peak District was my first. Despite being a keen hiker and having travelled the world,…
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Mahon Valley to Mahon Falls
Located on the Southern Cliffs of the picturesque Comeragh Mountains, Mahon falls is a spectacular 80m waterfall which is surrounded by breathtaking beauty from all angles. The falls are lined with sheer rock faces on both sides, made up from Sandstone which creates a very unique backdrop for the crashing waterfall. I set off last…
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The South Downs Way
A beautiful roller coaster from city to sea. A medieval city, a bustling seaside town, and rolling hills and countryside in between. The South Downs Way is more special than I thought… Having lived in the south of England all my life, including the beautiful city of Winchester, I was looking forward to hiking the…
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Tóchar Phadraig a trail of pilgrimage and history
Distance: 32 KM (35KM optional) Start/Finish: Ballintubber Abbey-Croagh Patrick Difficulty level: medium Time: 1-2days Rating 3.5/5 It’s a wonderful experience to walk a trail, enjoying the scenery and soaking in the landscape. As your feet tread the worn paths you may even get a sense of kinship with those that have walked before you. Now,…
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Cnoc na Péiste via Lough Googh Loop
These are my riches, these and the bright remembering Of ridge and buttress and sky-shouldering spire These I shall count, when I am old, of an evening, Siting by the fire. The MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, also known as Na Cruacha Dubha, or ‘the black stacks’ are home to the highest mountains in Ireland. Before the nineteenth…
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The Snowdonia Way Mountain Route – Hiking and wild camping the trail
Author – Kerry Maskell from YouTube channel – Drunk On Wanderlust The Snowdonia Way – I had never heard of it before until one of my YouTube subscribers suggested it. I was looking for a challenge and this sounded perfect! I was after a beautiful, long distance hiking trail, one that I could wild camp…
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Mount Brandon Trail
Only a hill: earth set a little higher Above the face of the earth: a larger view Of little fields and roads: a little nigher To clouds and silence: what is it to you? Only a hill: but all of life to me, Up there, between the sunset and the sea. To really know a…
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Mount Brandon From Faha
On the brow of Brandon is mist, and rest from the racing sky: the rollers break upon Brandon, Brandon the blessed, and the seagulls cry. – Geoffrey Winthrop Young Mount Brandon (952m/3,123ft) or Cnoc Bréanainn is one of my favourite Irish summits. It is the highest point outside the chain of peaks that dominate the…
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Mullaghcleevaun… with a pitstop at Wicklow’s most remote lake!
If you’re seeking a great escape into the hills; something that feels like a proper adventure into the wilderness (but still accessible), then Mullaghcleevaun is a great option! At 849 metres, it is Wicklow’s second highest peak & the 15th highest peak in Ireland. Despite its’ high ranking in terms of mountain height for Ireland,…
