Philip Walking Tours

30/12/2023

2024 walking calendar, see you on the hills

08/07/2019

Walking trip to Kerry

22/06/2019

25 walked from Ballinafad to the the carrowkeel passage tombs yesterday which was mid summer to watch the sun set.

13/05/2019

Curlew walking club, had great weather yesterday walking on the Sligo way.

14/04/2019

Just returned from a another walking trip to Malaga Spain, just wanted to share some of the photos I took of flowers while we were walking

12/04/2019

Today in La Finca Blanca the temperature is 24 degrees.

09/03/2019

Sun fun and good food, in la Finca Blanca, enjoyed a great walking trip in Spain

17/02/2019

Dear Walkers – News flash, for all those lucky enough to be go on a walking trip to Spain.
Weather should be 20 degrees by day and still a little cool in the evenings so bring a pull over and wind sheeter. Runners will be ok for all walks, a small nap sack is handy for water pack lunch and sun cream etc.
Saturday lunchtime we arrive at www.lafincablanca.es for a light lunch, afternoon we will visit the local village of Alora, where you can shop if you like snacks or wee tipple. Remember all Meals, breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner will be provided.
La Finca Blanca has a gym, pool, and tennis court, so come prepared. Apartments have towels, there is washing machines if required.
Sunday we will visit Ronda, Monday we will visit Antiquera and El Torcal, Tuesday Camento de Ray, Wednesday Babastro and Copper mines. Or you are also welcome to have a day by the pool if you choose.
Contact [email protected] or 0863353000

20/01/2019

Photos from our last walk

15/12/2018

I am extending a warm invitation to any Lough Key Park Run members to join Kirsty and I in Spain next spring. Ticket with Ryan air are very reasonable at the moment , fly Dublin Malaga 2nd March return 7th March. I can accommodate 8 people. Trip includes walking and sight seeing good food and crack. Please contact me if you are interested. Include in cost is transport and transfers, accommodation and all meals, guided walks, all for €350.

09/12/2018

Great weather today for our walk at Lough Boora

08/11/2018

Up lands study visit to Ballyhoura

08/09/2018

Boyle Curlew Walkers head for the hills again, Leean Mountain. Also a reminder about walking holidays to Spain. My next trip is 25th to 30th October, I have another in November and one in March next spring. Spoil your self, a little sun, good Spanish food and wine, and loads of fun.

05/08/2018

Great summer flowers still looking good in Frenchpark

25/06/2018

Mid Summer at Carrowkeel Megalithic Passage Tombs

07/06/2018

Dear Hill Walkers - Dates for Sunny Spain, Trip ONE : Fly out Thursday 25th October return Tuesday the 30th October and Trip TWO : Fly out Saturday 10th November return Thursday the 15th November and Trip THREE : 2019 March 2nd to the 7th.

These are the rates per-person sharing: (There is 4 double apartments. Includes gym, pool, and tennis court. Also includes Meals, breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner. Walks and site see trips. And all Transport costs. 5 nights’ accommodation, all meals and guided walks €350.00

Please may I ask for a €100 deposit per person, balance can be settled in Spain.
Contact [email protected] or 0863353000

11/05/2018

Dear Sun Seekers / Walkers. News about trip to Spain, I will be changing the September dates to later in the year, I only just realised it clashes with a Walking Club trip to Albania. New dates to follow soon. 😯

03/05/2018

Dear Hill Walkers - I am taking bookings for TWO more trips to sunny Spain. Fly out Tuesday 25th September to Return Sunday 30th September. And Thursday 25th October return Tuesday the 30th October

These are the rates per-person sharing: (There is 4 double apartments. Includes gym, pool, and tennis court. Also includes Meals, breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner. Walks and site see trips. And all Transport costs. 5 nights’ accommodation, all meals and guided walks €350.00

Please may I ask for a €100 deposit per person, balance can be settled in Spain.
Contact [email protected] or 0863353000

01/05/2018

Curlew walkers on Lissadell beach

17/04/2018

17/04/2018

Sunday the 15th April, on top of Tievebaun, 20 hardy walkers enjoyed our Eagles Rock walk led by Pam.

05/04/2018

Walking on Corry Mountain, also visited Killukin Cascade near Carrick on Shannon

23/03/2018

Dear Walkers

A little reminder, Its just one month till I fly to Malaga, If you are thinking of going or have a friend who might like to go, please book now. Contact me on 0863353000
Details of trip; The trips will include the amazing Caminito del Rey, which needs to be booked in advance while other walks can include visiting traditional villages, El Torcal, Dolmens at Antequera, Bobastro deserted ancient settelment and towns of Rhona and Malaga.
I have new walks for those who have enjoyed one of my trips to sunny Spain. Fly out Monday 23rd April (FR7044)to Return Saturday 28th April (FR9157).

These are the rates per-person
(There is 4 double apartments. Includes gym, swimming pool and tennis court.
Meals will be a team effort each night (I am will do majority of the cooking, and welcome help on menu selection, prep and wash up). The cost for breakfast, packed lunch and dinner. plus Walks and site see trips.(Transport will cost approx 50 euro per person includes car hire and fuel subject to deals available.)

5 nights accommodation, all meals and guided walks €290.00
Car hire and fuel etc normally works out at €50 per person

Please may I ask for a €100 deposit per person, balance can be settled in Spain.
Thank you

10/02/2018

Great loop walk around Vallehermoso with lunch half way at Roque Blanco

09/02/2018

08/02/2018

Teide mountain viewed from La Gomera this afternoon and San Sebastian in the foreground where our apartments are for the Walking trip

08/02/2018

Day 3 of walking 🚶 tour in La Gomera beautiful sun rise, windy and misty at the top of the mountain but as we descended to the coast it got warmer at sunny

01/02/2018

Super, Blue Moon: yesterday evening weather was typical Irish "awful", so I got up at 4 am to take some pic's and again while on my walk at 6,30 am. Clouds parted and gave me a few glimpses of the event

22/01/2018

22 walkers out on the Boyle Curlew Walkers, on the Larganmore Loop walk Foxford, County Mayo.