Ireland

The Old Cliff Baths are located at the northern end of Enniscrone beach in County Sligo. My friends and I walked along the shore from her cottage to view this old abandoned building on the beach. The beach has beautiful views that stretch 5km backed with sand dunes. Cars have limited access to park ...

Caherconree is the second-highest mountain on the Dingle Peninsula. The ruins of an ancient fort near the summit give the mountain its name, and a place in Irish fokelore. It's hard to not to imagine the stories unfolding as you hike up the steep hillside. To reach the summit of Caherconree, you'll ...

Scott and I took a road trip around Ireland and found Connemara National Park when we left Galway in the western part of the country. From Galway, if you take N59 from Clifden to Letterfrack the park is about 93 kms away and worth the drive! Entry into the park and the visitor center exhibits are fr...

From the base of the trail, you'll hike up a low-grade, rocky farm road for about a half mile. The trail then transitions to a proper hiking trail, getting steeper as you head toward to the summit. When you reach the top you'll find yourself on a wide, open plateau, with a massive cairn in the middl...

Along the famous Ring of Kerry drive, you’ll come across the extremely underrated Kerry Cliffs. They are over 400 million years old and stand 1,000 feet above The Wild Atlantic. Like so much of our trip to Ireland it was a torrential downpour when we were here. We were the only people at the cliffs....

Along the Wild Atlantic Way north of Sligo sits Mullaghmore, a small fishing village with sandy beaches and world famous surf waves that reach almost 100 feet tall. We walked along the coast for a while here and truly enjoyed ourselves, it was our last few hours in Ireland and was the perfect way to...

Nestled along the dramatic coastline of County Donegal, Silver Strand Beach at Malin Beg is one of Ireland’s most breathtaking hidden gems. This secluded, horseshoe-shaped bay, also known as Trabane , boasts pristine golden sands, crystal-clear waters, and rugged cliffs that create a truly magical s...

An Errigal, the tallest peak in County Donegal, Ireland, stands at 751 meters (2,464 feet) and offers one of the most breathtaking hiking experiences in the country. Known for its distinctive quartzite summit that glows golden at sunset, this iconic mountain attracts hikers of all levels seeking pan...

Down a steep hill you will find this magnificent sandy beach with clear water. If you come during swimming season there is a lifeguard. We were there in early March during a light rain and there were just a few other people walking along the beach like us. The bright color of the sand against the ma...