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Founded on a love for exploring breathtaking landscapes and a commitment to creating meaningful travel experiences, Hillwalk Tours specialise in crafting personalised walking tours in Europe beyond the guidebook.

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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Am Tag der Deutschen Einheit (3. Oktober) – in einer Zeit, in der die Welt vor neuen Spaltungen steht – ist sein Geist der Hoffnung wichtiger denn es je zuvor. Es geht darum, Brücken zu bauen, aufeinander zuzugehen und sich daran zu erinnern, wie viel wir gemeinsam erreichen können.💛 #HillwalkTours
Day of German Unity - Together is better!
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy #WorldTourismDay! 🌍 2 walks we offer made Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2027 list: St Cuthbert's Way, following a 7th-century saint from Melrose Abbey to Holy Island & Killary Fjord, Ireland's deepest at 45m in wild Connemara & the West of Ireland Which would you choose? 🥾 #BestinTravel
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🥾 This is Europe's National Walking Week & Sunday is European Walking Day. Eurorando 2026, the continent's largest international hiking festival is also on this week. However you mark it this week, we hope you get outside for a walk to enjoy the season turning with the Autumn Equinox💚 #hillwalktours
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Through our Stepping Stones Charity Program, #HillwalkTours donates €1,000 each month to a deserving cause. This September, we’re supporting Fergus Walks USA as Fergus Farrell a former rugby player walks over 4,500km across the USA in aid of Spinal Injuries Ireland & the Reeve Foundation. 🚶‍♂️#hiking
With ferguswalks.ie Fergus Farrell is walking across the USA, a charity drive to raise funds for spinal injury charities.
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Congrats to Christine for 📷 some great photos of her Antrim Glens & Causeway tour with friends. The joy of being there really shone through as you can see and they bought a cuddly puffin. She wins a €100/£80 Hillwalk Tours gift voucher in August's Send Your Snaps competition. #Antrim #HillwalkTours
Joy on the Antrim Coast, a hiker raises her arms on the rocky coastline in joyous celebration.Joy on the Antrim Coast, a hiker raises her in joyous celebration surrounded by purple heather.The picturesque Antrim Coast.A cuddly puffin toy on the Antrim Coast nestling in the grass verge as hikers pass by.
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🥾🙏 The Camino Primitivo is the original camino, predating the Frances by centuries. Winding through the mountains of Asturias and Galicia, with dramatic highland scenery, ancient pilgrim history & a profound sense of solitude that the busier routes simply cannot offer.💚 #HillwalkTours #Spain
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🥾 This Labor Day weekend, start planning the trip you keep putting off. Hillwalk Tours creates Self-guided hikes across Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, Portugal & Spain designed for your pace when you want it. The adventure vacation of a lifetime awaits. #HillHalkTours #hiking #holiday
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Thanks to Robert & Tiffany 📷 who sent us some great photos for our Send My Snaps competition of just how dramatic the Pembrokeshire Coast Path can be with its verdant coastline & towering cliffs. 🥾 #HillwalkTours #Wales #Hiking
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Wild. Breathtaking. The Fishermen's Trail stretches 226km along one of the most dramatic stretches of Atlantic coastline in Europe. Still 3 months left to book for some Autumn sunshine.when the temperatures are perfect and the trail is at its finest. #HillwalkTours #RotaVicentina #FishermensTrail
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Every month, Hillwalk Tours gives back to a deserving organisation. This August's donation of €1,000 goes to @ageaction.bsky.social (Age Action), supporting older people across Ireland with help & services. Follow along as we highlight the charities we work with. 👏 #HillwalkTours #CharityDonation
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Congrats to Oliver for 📷 a fantastic photo of Florian as they climbed the Slieve Mishkish Mountains with Castletownbere below on his Beara Way hiking tour. He wins a €100/£80 Hillwalk Tours gift voucher in July's Send Your Snaps competition. #WorldPhotographyDay #HillwalkTours
Hiker looks to camera as he stands on a rock beside a waymark on the Beara Way hiking trail. Below him stretching out to the coast is Castletownbere the main fishing post in County Cork, second largest in Ireland.
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
📷 The Antrim Glens & Causeway Coast is one of Ireland's most spectacular trails, taking you past the Giant's Causeway, the ruins of Dunluce Castle, the famous Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge & across to Rathlin Island. 📷 Hillwalk Tours take care of everything so you can just walk. #HillwalkTours #Hiking
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Katia walked the Wicklow Way with us & her ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review captured something we hear time & again. She wins €200 / £160 off her next Hillwalk Tours adventure. Leave a review after your hike with us & you could win too! Link in bio to leave your review. #HillwalkTours #WicklowWay
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Brian recently completed the adventure of a lifetime on his 14 Day Moderate Camino Portuguese (Coastal to Central Route via Tui). He started off in Porto & made his way to Santiago de Compostela. He had his Credencial stamped & had more than his required 100km. Congratulations! #HillwalkTours
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Today is St James Day. July 25th. 🙏The feast day of the patron saint of pilgrims and the most sacred day in the Camino calendar. Every year on this date, pilgrims from every corner of the world arrive at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela to celebrate, reflect and give thanks for their journey.
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Wild clifftops. Dramatic ridgelines. Fiery sunsets over the Atlantic. And a well earned pint at O'Neill's when the boots finally come off. 🌅🍺The Beara Way is one of Ireland's most spectacular and underrated long distance trails, winding around the rugged Beara Peninsula. #BearaWay #Ireland
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Golden fields. Ancient stone stiles. Peaceful churchyard graveyards. And a sunset over Bath that stops the world. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🥾 The Cotswold Way 164km of honey-coloured villages, rolling hills and stunning escarpment views. Quintessential England. #CotswoldWay #Hiking #Coolcation #SelfGuidedHiking
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Hillwalk Tours' July charity donation of €1,000 goes to Claddagh Watch Patrol, a volunteer-led charity in Galway keeping people safe around the city's waterways. Founded in 2019, they patrol every Friday and Saturday. Support their work at claddaghwatch.ie 🌊 #HillwalkTours #Galway #Ireland
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
There is no better way to end a day on the Fife Coastal Path than with a well earned ice cream in the sunshine. 🍦☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland's most underrated coastal trail winds past ancient castle ruins, charming fishing villages and wildflower clifftops. #HillwalkTours #FifeCoastalPath #Scotland #CoastalHiking
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Ever dreamed of hiking along one of the most dramatic and unspoilt coastlines on Earth? 🌊 One of the many reasons for the Fishermen's Trail's popularity is the sheer raw beauty of its landscapes. From towering sea cliffs & vast beaches to hidden coves. #HillwalkTours #RotaVicentina #FishermensTrail
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Ever dreamed of hiking in a place often described as one of the most beautiful on Earth? 🌍💚 Look no further than the Dingle Way, a 179km (112 miles) stunning Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. #HillwalkTours #DingleWay #Ireland
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Explore the wild and rugged coastline of the Dingle Way here 👇👇👇 www.hillwalktours.com/hiking-ireland/dingle-way/
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Hiking Ireland - Dingle Way Walking Tours - Hiking the Dingle Way
Want to go hiking in Ireland ? Along the Dingle Way walking trail? You're in the right place! We have itineraries to suit all abilities.
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Meet two of our hikers making their way along the South Downs Way. One of the easiest National Trails to walk, the South Downs Way still delivers wide-ranging views and a great sense of space from high above the landscape.🐑🌊. #BeginnerHiking #SelfGuidedHiking #SouthDownsWay
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Congrats to Sandy, whose acrobatic poses on the Camino Francés win our monthly photo competition. That doorway shot says it all. They win a €100/£80 Hillwalk Tours gift voucher. Buen Camino! #HillwalkTours #naturephotography #caminofrances #Hiking
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🎉Congratulations to Karrine & Ian, who got engaged on the Dingle Way! 💍 They walked it with 6 friends & called it "beyond beautiful… such a great experience" with "easy-to-follow directions & trail markers". Such a stunning spot to say yes. A day to remember! 💛 #HillwalkTours #DingleWay #hiking
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
☀️ Mainland Europe is breaking heat records again. This summer's smartest travel trend? Coolcations - choose greener landscapes, sea breezes, higher ground & trails where comfort matters. Swap the sweat for a hiking holiday at your pace in Scotland, Ireland, England & Wales #hillwalktours #Coolcation
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
A new untamed extension to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Wales exploring its hidden side! Wander Solva, one of Wales's prettiest harbour villages, hear the bells of St Davids (Britain's smallest city), spot seals off Ramsey Island & see the turquoise Blue Lagoon. #HillwalkTours #Hiking #Wales
Beautiful and authentic Abereiddy just south of the blue LagoonSt Davids Cathedral in the UK's smallest city!Taking in a majestic view of the coastline at Carn Llidi Heading north-east of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
William, Mike, Steve & Patrick explored the Dingle Way in May 🥾 Here they are at the iconic Dan Foley's pub in Annascaul, pints in hand & lined up to split the G. The hike was the hard part, the Guinness not so much! 📸 Send in your snaps for our competition. #HillwalkTours #Guinness #Ireland #Hiking
Fresh pints at Dan Foley's, a just reward!Making their way down to Dingle TownAll ready at the start of the Dingle Way in Tralee.
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
📢 NEW HIKING HOLIDAY! Lisbon & Sintra-Cascais Natural Park: Walk from Portugal's capital along the Tagus river past iconic landmarks to Europe's westernmost point & then onto romantic Sintra's forest paths, gardens, castles & palaces. Self-guided. Link tinyurl.com/utu64v98 🥾 #HillwalkTours #Hiking
Belem Tower on the banks of the Tagus in PortugalFantastic cliff walks await after Cascais as you head north up the coast towards SintraExperience the defensive might of the Moorish CastleSee Pena Palace, a romantic and colourful national monument as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Hillwalk Tours’ June charity donation of €1,000 goes to Free Trees Ireland, helping plant indigenous trees & restore Ireland’s woodland cover. They aim to plant over 820,000 native trees by 2030. Search Free Trees Ireland to support their work. #HillwalkTours #Biodiversity #NativeTrees
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
👏 Congrats to Saskia & Andre, whose zen-like poses on the West Highland Way in May win our monthly photo competition. They celebrated the calm of the outdoors with trademark yoga poses & a cooling foot bath. They win a €100/£80 Hillwalk Tours gift voucher. Namaste 🙏 #HillwalkTours #Hiking #Scotland
Andres & Saskia are the picture of happiness in the highlandsSo fresh, so clean! Saskia & Andres pause for a refreshing footbath in a local stream.Andre is 6ft 3inches tall and feels as big as the distant peaks in this photo.Andre wills the tree back to life in this inspiring shot on the West Highland Way.
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Friends Sandy & Ellen made the most of their recent 9 Day Challenging Camino Frances tour getting in to lots of twists & turns. "We had so much fun on the Camino! ...the weather & all the places we saw were awesome & we loved trying galician food." 🥳Party On Pilgrims! #HillwalkTours #Camino
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
🍷Begin your Douro Valley hiking adventure at river level in Pinhao & climb to magnificent views or miradouros as the Portuguese call them for an unforgettable outdoor holiday in the heart of wine country. Vamos lá, amigo! 🍇🥾 #Portugal #HillwalkTours #Hiking #OutdoorAdventure tinyurl.com/yndun2kn
Start your Douro Valley Signature Trail with Hillwalk Tours at Pinhao
Pinhao can be accessed by Rail or River Cruise Boat directly from Porto
Climb through Vineyards to the magnificent Miradouro Casal De Loivos, stop in the local Quinta or Winery for a fresh glass of wineThis is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed region unlike anywhere else.
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
📢 NEW HIKING HOLIDAY! Porto & Douro Valley hiking trail: terraced vineyards, riverside paths & stunning vistas in legendary wine country. 🇵🇹 Start in vibrant Porto, then take a train to Pinhão. Accommodation & Luggage transfer included. 🥾 #HillwalkTours #TrailHolidays #Hiking tinyurl.com/yndun2kn
The Douro Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed regionThere are spectacular miradouro or scenic viewpoints along the routeThe hilly landscape makes for amazing views of vineyards along the river and its boat trafficNewly opened wooden walkways make previously impassable hikes easily accessible
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Who'd have thought Homer Simpson was a pilgrim? Save him Jebus! Rev. Mike Stone & friends met him recently on the Camino Primitivo. Known as the 'Original Way', the trail follows in the footsteps of King Alfonso II of Asturias who first walked it over 1,200 years ago. #HillwalkTours #Camino #Homer
Homer Simpson with the Rev. Mike Stone and Friend on the Camino PrimitivoJust 10km to go to get to Santiago de Compostela to finish the Camino Primitivo!A little rain will not dampen spirits on the Camino PrimitivoIn the misty distance, the famous steeples of the Santiago de Compostela dominate the skyline. Completion of the Camino is close.
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Hillwalk Tours' May donation of €1,000 goes to @ALONE_IRELAND. Since 1977 ❤️ it has supported older people in Ireland to age safely at home. They combat loneliness by providing housing & healthcare and advocate for their rights. Donate to alone.ie/ #HillwalkTours #SteppingStones
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Congratulations to Diana & Michael, April's Send Your Snaps Winners! They get a €100/£80 Hillwalk Tours voucher for great early season photos on the Dingle Way! 🏆 Looks like they got all kinds of weather plus an amazing shot of the Skelligs & Inistookert #HillwalkTours #NaturePhotography #Hiking
A magical shot of the Skelligs and Inistookert (the Dead Man) off the Kerry Coast on the Dingle Way
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Save £80! Pre-Confirmed & Ready to Go. Explore the rich history of the Scottish Borders & the superb scenery of the Northumberland Coast on a 🥾 St Cuthbert’s Way 5 Day/ 4 Night Gentle Tour Starts June 23, 2 people, Accomm & bag transfer incl shortlink.uk/1ohKU #Scotland #Hiking #HillwalkTours
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Top 10% worldwide! 🏆 Thanks to our amazing walking community, Hillwalk Tours earns the @TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award with a 4.9/5 rating. 🥾 From the Algarve coast to the Scottish Highlands, we create experiences that make people happy! #HillwalkTours #TravelersChoice #Hiking
Hillwalk Tours earns the Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award in 2026
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
A Dutch father-son adventure to remember! 🥾 Reinier & Jelle just completed a 7-day West Highland Way hike even with "sore" feet. Their verdict? 'What a wonderful walking holiday we had! For people who love hiking and nature, Hillwalk Tours is highly recommended!' #HillwalkTours #Hiking #Scotland
"Sore Feet" at the end of the West Highland Way
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
😮 Calling all adventurers 👋 Bag a West Highland Way tour with £200 OFF! 🥾 Starts June 23, 2 people, 6-Day Moderate Tour £1398 Accomm & bag transfer incl 🏆 Scotland's world renowned trail. Time Limited Offer! shortlink.uk/1ohKU #WestHighlandWay #HikingScotland #TravelDeals #HillwalkTours #Hiking
Check out our Instant Escapes page for fully booked hiking holidays at reduced prices, hurry time limited offer!
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
🐝 Hillwalk Tours is buzzed to announce April's donation of €1,000 to the Irish Bee Conservation Project. Dedicated to protecting Ireland’s native bees, especially endangered species they educate the public, schools & promote biodiversity initiatives. #HillwalkTours #Bees #Biodiversity #Pollenation
This is Europe's largest bee at 2.5cm long. The Carpenter Bee does not sting and is not an Asian Hornet.
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Huge congratulations to Zdenka, our March Photo Competition Winner who gets a €100/£80 Hillwalk Tours voucher! 🏆 She beautifully captured the early-spring vistas of the Beara Way during her 5-Day Moderate tour & rode the Dursey Island cable car on the 374m journey over the open sea! #HillwalkTours
Zdenka on a fresh and wild day on the Beara Peninsula, look at the waves in the background!A martello Tower on Bere Island which helped to spot a potential French invasion specifically from NapoleonA wild and beautiful headland with a waymark. We have it all here, rain, sun, bright blue water and white waves.The Dursey Island cable car won't stop for some inclement weather!
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
It will get dark again sooner than you think! On August 12th 2026, walk the Camino as a solar eclipse passes overhead. A once-in-a-lifetime moment on one of the world's great trails. Many Caminos to choose from. 🐚 Everything you need to know is here → shorturl.at/B7DY1 #SolarEclipse2026 #Camino2026
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Happy Easter! Spring is in the air when lambs leap & daffodils break ground but for us it really comes alive when beautifully beaked Puffins return to breed on islands off our shores. Catch them on Kerry & Clare coasts as well as Rathlin Island. They're coming! 🐦 #HillwalkTours 📹@theiaincameron on X
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
After 15 years of self-guided hiking tours, we've made a bold decision, clothes slow you down. We're stripping things down to the bare minimum & launching Hillwalk Tours Au Naturel 🍃 🌿 The Dangle Way 🌿 Pem-Bare-Shire Coast Path 🌿 Raw Rob Way see more here: shorturl.at/iZs3w #HillwalkTours #Hiking
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Danny, Donna Marie, Matthew & Shannon are just back from walking the Fishermen's Trail in Portugal. Their walking holiday also included an adventure in 🐡 seafood. Can anyone tell me what they ate? Whatever it is, I think they surprised themselves! #HillwalkTours #RotaVicentina #PortugalHiking
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Nature's in bloom & the trails are calling 🌸 It's always a sign to get out there when wildflowers return. Walk off the wet winter on one of our self-guided hiking holidays. Your adventure starts now. 🥾 #HillwalkTours #SpringHiking #WalkingHoliday #GetOutside #TrailLife #AdventureTravel #WildFlowers
The hills in bloom in the Wicklow MountainsColourful roadside hedges on the Dingle WayMontbresia in bloom along the paths in County KerryAn explosion of purple wild flowers on the Beara Way
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Hillwalk Tours donated €1,000 in March to COPE Galway, a community-based charity providing support services to vulnerable people in the city & beyond. Celebrating 60 Years improving lives & strengthening communities. Please support them if you can. #HillwalkTours #MentalHealth #CommunitySupport
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Hillwalk Tours @hillwalktours.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Congrats to Werner & Nini, whose Dingle Way photos won our February competition! 🏆 Despite inclement weather, they captured fantastic shots at iconic locations when the clouds broke. This photo is superb. They win a €100/£80 Hillwalk Tours gift voucher. #HillwalkTours #DingleWay #Hiking #Photography
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