# Mountaintrails > Mountaintrails is a small, independent business specialising in guided hiking and mountain skills training in and beyond Wicklow, with online booking and live availability. ## Booking Portal - [Booking Portal] (https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/mountaintrails/) : A FareHarbor-powered booking portal for Mountaintrails, providing live availability and online booking for hikes and courses. ## Activities & Experiences - [Benbaun and the Glencorbet Horseshoe] (https://mountaintrails.ie/wicklow-mountain-hikes/benbaun-and-the-glencorbet-horseshoe/) : Guided hike to Benbaun, the highest peak in County Galway, with views of the Twelve Bens and surrounding mountains. - [Brandon Mountain] (https://mountaintrails.ie/brandon-mountain/) : Guided climb of Brandon Mountain, Ireland’s highest peak outside the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. - [Carrauntoohil Guided Hike] (https://mountaintrails.ie/hikes-beyond-wicklow/carrauntoohil/) : Guided ascent of Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest mountain at 1,039 metres. - [Climb Lugnaquilla Mountain] (https://mountaintrails.ie/wicklow-mountain-hikes/climb-lugnaquilla-mountain/) : Guided climb of Lugnaquilla via the scenic Fraughan Rock Glen route to the 925-metre summit. - [Djouce, War Hill, (Liffey Head Bog) & Tonduff] (https://mountaintrails.ie/wicklow-mountain-hikes/djouce-war-hill-tonduff/) : Guided hike taking in Djouce, views of Ireland’s highest waterfall, and sections of the Wicklow Way. - [East Brockagh and Glendalough] (https://mountaintrails.ie/wicklow-mountain-hikes/east-brockagh-glendalough/) : Easy guided day hike on grassy paths and mountain trails around East Brockagh and Glendalough. - [Fairy Castle – Dublin Mountains] (https://mountaintrails.ie/wicklow-mountain-hikes/fairy-castle-dublin-mountains/) : Guided hike on forest tracks and hill paths to the large Neolithic cairn at Fairy Castle in the Dublin Mountains. - [Glendoo to Glencullen Mountain – Walking the Border] (https://mountaintrails.ie/wicklow-mountain-hikes/glendoo-glencullen-mountain/) : Guided route following the Dublin/Wicklow border over peaks including Cruach, Glendoo, Knocknagun, and Prince William’s Seat. - [Lake District Hiking Weekend] (https://mountaintrails.ie/weekend-hikes/lake-district-hiking-weekend/) : Weekend hiking trip in England’s Lake District including Scafell Pike and other classic Lakeland peaks. - [Maumturks – Connemara] (https://mountaintrails.ie/hikes-beyond-wicklow/maumturks-connemara/) : Guided hikes on central Maumturks summits with stunning views, starting near Lough Inagh Lodge. - [Mountain Skills 1 (Connemara)] (https://mountaintrails.ie/mountain-skills-1-connemara/) : Mountain Skills 1 training course held in the mountains of Connemara with qualified instructors. - [Mweelrea Mountain Guided Hike] (https://mountaintrails.ie/hikes-beyond-wicklow/mweelrea-mountain/) : Guided ascent of Mweelrea, the highest mountain in Connacht, offering outstanding coastal views in good weather. - [North Wales (Snowdonia) Hiking Weekend] (https://mountaintrails.ie/weekend-hikes/north-wales/) : Weekend hiking trip in Snowdonia, including well-known rocky peaks and classic routes. - [One Day Mountain (Wilderness) First Aid Course] (https://mountaintrails.ie/first-aid-courses/mountain-wilderness/) : One-day mountain first aid course teaching how to manage emergencies in remote environments. - [Private Mountain Hiking Guide] (https://mountaintrails.ie/private-guiding/) : Private guided hiking experiences in Ireland and beyond tailored to individual preferences. - [Remote and Emergency Care Re-validation] (https://mountaintrails.ie/first-aid-courses/rescue-emergency-care-re-validation/) : Course to update and refresh Remote Emergency Care first aid skills in line with the REC scheme. - [Remote Emergency Care (REC 3) Weekend First Aid Course] (https://mountaintrails.ie/first-aid-courses/rescue-emergency-care-weekend/) : Weekend REC 3 first aid course teaching skills to stabilise situations in remote settings until help arrives. - [Scarr Mountain] (https://mountaintrails.ie/wicklow-mountain-hikes/scarr-mountain/) : Guided day hike following part of the Wicklow Way before ascending Scarr Mountain. - [Scotland (Ben Nevis & Glen Coe) Hiking Weekend] (https://mountaintrails.ie/weekend-hikes/scotland-ben-nevis-glen-coe/) : Hiking weekend in Scotland including an ascent of Ben Nevis and walks in Glen Coe. - [Scotland Winter Skills & Ben Nevis Weekend] (https://mountaintrails.ie/special-interest-courses/winter-skills-ben-nevis/) : Winter skills course and Ben Nevis weekend covering use of ice axe and crampons in snowy Scottish hills. - [Slieve Bloom Hills] (https://mountaintrails.ie/hikes-beyond-wicklow/slieve-bloom-hills/) : Guided hike in the quiet Slieve Bloom hills of central Ireland away from major tourist areas. - [Slieve Donard and the Mourne Mountains] (https://mountaintrails.ie/hikes-beyond-wicklow/slieve-donard-mourne-mountains/) : Guided hikes in the Mourne Mountains including Slieve Donard, the highest peak in Northern Ireland. - [Slieve Foye and Carlingford Mountain] (https://mountaintrails.ie/hikes-beyond-wicklow/slieve-foye-carlingford-mountain/) : Guided hike in the Slieve Foye and Carlingford Mountains in County Louth. - [The Brockaghs] (https://mountaintrails.ie/wicklow-mountain-hikes/the-brockaghs/) : Moderately graded guided hike following the Wicklow Way through woodland before ascending the Brockaghs with wide views. - [The Comeragh – Mahon Falls and Coumshingaun] (https://mountaintrails.ie/wicklow-mountain-hikes/the-comeragh-mahon-falls-and-coumshingaun/) : Guided hike in the Comeraghs, climbing past Mahon Falls across the plateau to Coumshingaun. - [The Spinc and Derrybawn Ridge] (https://mountaintrails.ie/wicklow-mountain-hikes/the-spinc-derrybawn-ridge/) : Guided hike from Glendalough visitor centre onto the Derrybawn Ridge with extensive mountain views. - [Tibradden Hill & Fairy Castle] (https://mountaintrails.ie/wicklow-mountain-hikes/tibradden-hill-fairy-castle/) : Guided hike from the Tibradden forest car park, climbing steadily on forest tracks toward Tibradden and Fairy Castle. ## Courses & Training - [First Aid Courses] (https://mountaintrails.ie/first-aid-courses/) : Overview of mountain and wilderness first aid training options to prepare for emergencies while hiking. - [Improvers Navigation Course] (https://mountaintrails.ie/navigation-courses/improvers-navigation-course/) : Navigation course focused on accurate route-finding away from paths and on featureless terrain. - [Introduction to Navigation Course] (https://mountaintrails.ie/navigation-courses/introduction-to-navigation-course/) : Introductory navigation course held on tracks and hills near Laragh in the Wicklow Mountains. - [Introduction to Scrambling Weekend in Snowdonia] (https://mountaintrails.ie/special-interest-courses/scrambling-weekend-snowdonia/) : Weekend course in Snowdonia introducing classic grade 1 scrambles. - [Mountain Courses] (https://mountaintrails.ie/mountain-courses/) : Overview of Mountain Skills, navigation, scrambling, and specialist courses aimed at building safe hillwalking skills. - [Mountain Navigation Courses] (https://mountaintrails.ie/navigation-courses/) : Summary of navigation training courses run in the Wicklow Mountains with small group ratios. - [Mountain Skills 1 (Wicklow)] (https://mountaintrails.ie/skills-courses/skills-1/) : Mountain Skills 1 course in Wicklow accredited by Mountaineering Ireland and taught by qualified Mountain Leaders. - [Mountain Skills 2 (Wicklow)] (https://mountaintrails.ie/skills-courses/skills-2/) : Mountain Skills 2 course in Wicklow accredited by Mountaineering Ireland for more advanced hillwalking skills. - [Mountain Skills Courses] (https://mountaintrails.ie/skills-courses/) : Overview of the Mountain Skills training scheme covering navigation, safety, and hazard awareness for hillwalkers. - [Mountain Skills Refresher] (https://mountaintrails.ie/skills-courses/refresher/) : One-day refresher course aimed at clients preparing for their Mountain Skills Assessment. - [Special Interest Mountain Courses] (https://mountaintrails.ie/special-interest-courses/) : Overview of special interest mountain courses covering additional aspects of mountain life and skills. ## Hiking Areas & Trips - [Guided Mountain Hiking] (https://mountaintrails.ie/guided-hikes/) : Overview of guided day hikes in the Wicklow Mountains and weekend hikes in Scotland and Wales. - [Hikes Beyond Wicklow] (https://mountaintrails.ie/hikes-beyond-wicklow/) : Description of guided hikes in mountain ranges across Ireland outside Wicklow. - [Weekend Hikes] (https://mountaintrails.ie/weekend-hikes/) : Overview of multi-day and weekend hiking trips including Snowdonia, Scotland, and wild camping options. - [Wicklow Mountains Guided Hikes] (https://mountaintrails.ie/wicklow-mountain-hikes/) : Summary of single-day guided hikes in the Wicklow Mountains near Dublin at various difficulty grades. - [Slieve Bloom Hills] (https://mountaintrails.ie/hikes-beyond-wicklow/slieve-bloom-hills/) : Guided hike in the Slieve Bloom hills highlighting quieter, less-visited terrain. ## Company - [About] (https://mountaintrails.ie/about/) : Background on Mountaintrails, including the experience and qualifications of guide Russ and the team. - [Home] (https://mountaintrails.ie/home/) : Main landing page introducing Mountaintrails, its guided hikes, and training offerings. - [Private Mountain Hiking Guide] (https://mountaintrails.ie/private-guiding/) : Information on booking a private guide for customised hiking adventures. ## Policies & FAQs - [Cookie Policy (EU)] (https://mountaintrails.ie/cookie-policy-eu/) : Information about the site’s use of cookies in line with EU regulations. - [Covid-19 Policy] (https://mountaintrails.ie/mountaintrails-covid-19-pandemic-policy-what-you-need-to-know/) : Details of Mountaintrails’ COVID-19 policy, including refunds and date transfers for close contacts. - [FAQ] (https://mountaintrails.ie/faq/) : Frequently asked questions about Mountaintrails hikes, courses, and bookings. - [Privacy Policy] (https://mountaintrails.ie/privacy-policy/) : Privacy policy explaining how personal data is handled. - [Terms & Conditions] (https://mountaintrails.ie/terms-conditions/) : Terms, conditions, and privacy details that apply to booking an activity with Mountaintrails. ## Blog & Updates - [Blog] (https://mountaintrails.ie/blog/) : Main blog index featuring articles on hillwalking skills, gear, and mountain safety. - [10 Top Tips for New Hillwalkers] (https://mountaintrails.ie/blog/10-top-tips-for-new-hillwalkers/) : Advice for new hillwalkers covering footwear, preparation, and key skills. - [A guide to selecting the right hiking boot] (https://mountaintrails.ie/blog/choosing-the-right-hiking-boots-what-to-look-for/) : Guidance on choosing suitable hiking boots from the wide range of styles available. - [Essential Kit for Hiking in Mountain Terrain] (https://mountaintrails.ie/blog/essential-kit-hiking-mountain-terrain/) : Recommendations for essential clothing and equipment for mountain hiking, especially in colder, wetter months. - [Featured Hike – Slieve Donard and the Mourne Mountains.] (https://mountaintrails.ie/blog/featured-hike-slieve-donard-slieve-commedagh-and-the-mourne-wall/) : Detailed feature on the Slieve Donard hike and surrounding Mourne Mountains. - [Hill Skills Series – Top Tips for using Walking Poles] (https://mountaintrails.ie/blog/hill-skills-series-top-tips-for-using-walking-poles/) : Tips on effective use of walking poles for balance, joint protection, and safety. - [Layering for Hillwalkers] (https://mountaintrails.ie/blog/layering-for-hillwalkers/) : Explanation of clothing layering systems to stay warm, dry, and comfortable when hillwalking. - [Mountain Weather] (https://mountaintrails.ie/blog/mountain-weather/) : Overview of how mountain weather differs from lowland conditions and key forecast elements to check. - [Smarter Navigation – Top Tips for Trouble Free Navigation in poor visibility] (https://mountaintrails.ie/blog/smarter-navigation-20-top-tips-for-trouble-free-navigation/) : Navigation tips for maintaining accuracy in poor visibility in the mountains. - [What is a Softshell Jacket?] (https://mountaintrails.ie/blog/what-is-a-softshell-jacket/) : Explanation of softshell jackets and how they differ from waterproof hardshells. - [Wind in the Mountains and its Effect on Hikers] (https://mountaintrails.ie/blog/wind-in-the-mountains-and-its-effect-on-hikers/) : Discussion of how strong winds affect safety, comfort, and progress when hiking. ## Contact - [Contact Us] (https://mountaintrails.ie/contact-us/) : Contact page with details and a form for questions, special requests, and booking enquiries.