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Ever found yourself mid-hike wondering why the hill you're struggling up is called Dodd? Or what that sheep who is currently fleeing your presence in a blind panic is called? Perhaps you've also considered whether you should get trekking poles — are they the ergonomic miracle your knees were promised, or simply two expensive sticks designed to complicate your life?

The answers to all those things, and several others you didn't know you needed to know, are right here. Welcome to TrailTrack's Guides.

Hiking Route Guides(137 guides)

3 guides in Kerry & Killarney

Route Guide1 GPX download

Purple Mountain via the Gap of Dunloe

The direct out-and-back from the Head of the Gap via Glas Lough to Purple Mountain.

25 Aug 2026Read Guide

Route Guide1 GPX download

Mount Brandon via Baile Breac and the Saints' Route

The classic Saints' Route out-and-back from Baile Breac to Mount Brandon's summit cross and oratory ruins.

19 Aug 2026Read Guide

Route Guide1 GPX download

Carrauntoohil via the Devil’s Ladder

Climb Ireland’s highest mountain from Cronin’s Yard on this 12.1 km out-and-back GPX via Hag’s Glen and the loose, unstable Devil’s Ladder. The route gains 881 m and has a 3h 53m estimate, with detailed rockfall, weather and summit-navigation warnings.

06 Aug 2026Read Guide