Hiking Purple Mountain in Co Kerry - Ireland

This is the latest post in a series on the great places to hike in Ireland.

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Kerry panorama

Hill Skills Series - How to look after your map and compass

This post is part of a series of Hill Skills articles based on safe navigation in the mountains.

You can read the article in full on our website, mountaintrails.ie

Your map and compass may be your best friend when conditions get challenging - and should be well cared for.

A hikers guide to: LUGNAQUILLA - A gentle mountain with a mean streak

This post is one in a series of articles on great places to go hiking in Ireland.

You can read the full article on our website, www.mountaintrails.ie

Lugnaquilla summit plateau and cairn

Lugnaquilla, (Log na Coille in the Irish), translates as 'the hollow of the wood', though the only trees on its flanks today...........

Hill Skills Series - 8 Tips For Successful Night Hiking

'As the nights draw in and the available daylight hours decrease, there is an increasing risk of having to finish your hike in the dark....'


This post is one in our Hill Skills Series that deals with mountain navigation.

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Night hiking in the Atlas mountains