Beginner Hiking Trails In Europe

6. Bangor Trail

For a challenging eighteen-mile day hike that's also astonishingly beautiful, check out Bangor Trail in North Mayo county, western Ireland. The trail from Bangor Erris to Newport, Co Mayo goes through remote wilderness with some rough, steep places, as well as wet, boggy spots. This is an ancient trail once used to take flocks of animals through the Nephin Beg Mountain range. If you decide to spend more than one day hiking the trail, you'll find shelter in the Lough Aroher hut, in the Nephins, just off the trail. This hut was built by Mountain Meitheal, a group of volunteers who work for the benefit of their community. The hut provides just enough shelter to get out of the elements and enjoy a night's rest and meal, before leaving to continue your hike in the stunning silence and isolation of this wild countryside. Although finding a spot just as great for new hikers may be challenging, the following trail in Portugal may have the perfect suggestion for the job.