Swilly Hiking Club

Swilly Hiking Club Swilly Hiking Club - based in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Swilly Hiking Club was formed in May 2012. Based in Letterkenny, Co.

Donegal, the club is ideally located and is central to a vast area of uplands and coastal areas which are perfectly suited to hiking and hill walking. The Derryveagh Mountains, Bluestack Mountains, Knockalla, Sliabh Liag, Mount Errigal and the Inishowen Mountains, are just some of the big players that come to mind. Also within the locality we have Glenveagh National Park, Ards Forest Park and Horn Head as well as many coastal areas and the offshore islands which have splendid hiking. Looking further afield, places like The Sperrin Mountains, The Mournes, The Antrim Mountains and The Dartrey Range are all within driving distance. The club is registered with Mountaineering Ireland and abides by its guidelines. Each member is insured through the Mountaineering Ireland policy. It is a vibrant club with over 60 members, who are pro-active in every aspect of hiking. Members have undertaken training courses in mountain skills, group leadership, first aid, map reading and navigation as well as environmental awareness. Swilly Hiking Club is for social and recreation purposes only and is not a business undertaking or a professional body.

Grand day for a walk. Not so good for taking photos.
15/02/2026

Grand day for a walk. Not so good for taking photos.

People enjoying the old railway track. No trains any more.
07/02/2026

People enjoying the old railway track. No trains any more.

Brightened up well today.
01/02/2026

Brightened up well today.

A few more from today. Too good not to share.
25/01/2026

A few more from today. Too good not to share.

Not bad for January. Great hike.
25/01/2026

Not bad for January. Great hike.

Mist up high.
18/01/2026

Mist up high.

Murder Hole today with evidence of some food preparation.
10/01/2026

Murder Hole today with evidence of some food preparation.

Mince Pie Walk. The jury is still out on this. Was it the fine weather, the winter solstice, the style of our walk lead...
21/12/2025

Mince Pie Walk. The jury is still out on this. Was it the fine weather, the winter solstice, the style of our walk leader or the mince pies that attracted such a large group. Great walk.

A bit misty at times.
06/12/2025

A bit misty at times.

Wasn't really about "Tip O'Neill" today. Did feature at the start but the uplands of Inishowen soon took over.
30/11/2025

Wasn't really about "Tip O'Neill" today. Did feature at the start but the uplands of Inishowen soon took over.

Scenery brilliant but weather not so.
23/11/2025

Scenery brilliant but weather not so.

23/11/2025

It's November, you take the rough with the smooth.

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