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Europe Ireland

Conquering the Clouds: My Stairway to Heaven Hike in Ireland

There’s something undeniably mystical about a name like “Stairway to Heaven.” So, when I found myself in Ireland, the chance to tackle this aptly named hike was irresistible. Nestled in County Fermanagh, the Stairway to Heaven, officially known as the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail, is more than just a hike; it’s an experience. Buckle up, fellow […]

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England Europe

Highdown Hill and House

Visiting Home On returning home for a visit this summer I decided to check out a local walk in the area Highdown Hill.Now this hill I hadn’t touched for over 25 years partly because I have been doing a lot of travelling but also the memories of being made to run this hill for cross […]

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Europe Ireland

Slieve Bawn Wind Farm Walk Roscommon

When we moved into our new house in Roscommon one thing holding us back where the site of wind turbines on the Slieve Bawn hills directly back from our back garden. Although a dislike for the looks of them, with an interest an renewable energy we decided to embrace them and thought why not go […]

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Europe Ireland

Hiking Diamond Hill Connemara

Whilst on a road trip through the Wild Atlantic Way we decided to stop off at Clifden for a few days and take the plunge and go hiking the 6.8km trail of Diamond Hill through Connemara National Park and embrace County Galway’s vast mountain scenes, The Diamond Hills stunning summit offering 360 degree views, is […]

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Australia and New Zealand Oceania

Tallebudgera Valley Hidden Gem

Our Great Find In Tallebudgera The Gold Coast Australia, with it’s lively city and lush hinterland with a full list of things to do. It was refreshing to find a spot so secluded from everywhere else to go explore and that was Tallebudgera Valley , and the cream track. Whilst working out in the Tallebudgera […]