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Hiking poles aren?t just for grannies, they help you carry a heavy load and keep your balance while trekking. They?re also knee savers for steep up hills and downhills. Some people love them and others don?t bother, so it?s really up to you. I?ve done an 8 day hike carrying a heavy pack without poles but I would have appreciated them. So while they

These are the 10 most scenic hikes in Ireland:1. Ballycotton Cliff Walk, Cork2. Divis and the Black Mountain ridge trail, Belfast3. Cuilcagh Legnabrocky Trail (Stairway to Heaven), Co Fermanagh4. Slieve Gullion, Co Armagh.5. Glenariff Forest Park Scenic Trail, Co Antrim.6. The Causeway Coast, Co Antrim.7. Glendalough and the Spinc cliffs, Co Wicklo

1) Inca Trail, 2) Appalachian Trail, 3) Kilimanjaro, 4) Kungsleden, 5) Everest Base Camp Trek, 6) Snowman Trek, 7) Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike 8) Pacific Crest Trail.

Slieve Donard is a relatively tough climb up from Newcastle but the view from the top is worth it. Although steep and tough, its worth a climb.

Hit the trails in four of the country's most scenic spots: the Wicklow Way, the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula, and the Aran Islands. Pass through Glendalough to the Galtee Mountains and the lush Glen of Aherlow. Then travel to County Kerry to walk among Ireland's highest mountains, Macgillycuddy's Reeks.

For day hikes you don?t need much, just some comfortable shoes or boots and a backpack to carry water, layers and sun protection. For longer multi-day hikes, you?ll need to bring camping and cooking equipment. Checkout our Ultimate Hiking Packing List to make sure you don?t leave any essentials at home.