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The best in the business – our guides are hugely passionate about the the places we visit and the experiences we create.

You can find out what makes them tick, meet them in their guide videos and see the latest photos from the trips they’ve led; just click the profiles below.

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Andrew Lynas

Showing off the wilds of Northern Ireland & beyond is what Andrew loves best!

Andree Walkin

See why Andree thinks 'the west is best!'

Calliam Johnson

After trekking across exotic far-flung mountains, Calliam was drawn back to the magic of Ireland.

Ciarán Thornton

If he could, Ciaran would be happy to spend his life exploring Ireland's wonderful woodlands!

Caoimhe Connor

Meet Caoimhe (pronounced "Kee-va"), our water-loving adventurer from Northern Ireland.

Darragh Devaney

Office team turned guide, Darragh knows all the best biking paths and secret surf spots of northwestern Ireland!

Dean McMenamin

Dean bought a bike to see how far he'd go... 44,000 km later, he finally returned home!

Donncha O'Brien

Meet Donncha, would-be Javelin Olympian, and star of the sport Irish road bowling!

Duncan Warner

A fanatical paddler and all round funnyman, meet Duncan.

Eoin Warner

Both on-screen and off-screen Eoin shares his love for wildlife, nature and Ireland!

Graham Brooks

From the wilds of Mayo to the wilds Canada, meet Graham!

Georgia MacMillan

There's something more than magical about Georgia.

John Neary

From the office to the wilds, John is now a fountain of knowledge of Ireland's hidden gems.

Liam Fahy

Perhaps our tallest guide, meet Liam, who enjoys everything from rock climbing to salsa dancing!

Kevin Oliver

From adventure racing to vintage motorbikes, meet adventure-lover Kevin!

Michelle Hughes

Mountain Leader Michelle brings a wealth of experience.

Norah Sweetman

A Dubliner with roots in the Wicklow Mountains, Norah loves to travel off the beaten path!

Paul Quinn

Paul's love of high mountains has taken him across the world - and back to Ireland!

Paul Easto

Co-Founder and cycling fanatic, meet Paul

Ruairi Leddy

An outdoor educator & adventurer, Ruairi loves to show you Ireland's majestic landscapes by bike & kayak!

Shane Flanagan

Meet cheerful Shane who could chat all day about geography, trees and maps!

Tom Meehan

After years at sea, Tom decided he'd rather explore dry land!

Warner Wilders

Warner has pedalled over most of Ireland's mountains and he's not stopping soon!

Our holidays reviewed
in your own words

These guys deliver. The walks match the gorgeous images in this beautiful part of the world. Each day is a different adventure on both water and land.

Intelligent, well organised guide rounded out the experience with natural and social history. Excellent hotels & meals. What is there not to love?

Jenny from Australia
Hiking and Island Hopping Cork and Kerry
Reviewed on 27/07/2019

Rated 4.93 out of 5 based on 174 reviews

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