I’m Ian, the founder of Land & Legend Trails — and I’ve always believed that the best way to understand Ireland is to tour and walk it.

I’m a qualified Lowland Leader, National Tour Guide and Mountain Leader in training, and I love bringing people into the landscape in a way that feels relaxed, welcoming and real. On my walks, we don’t just follow a trail — we explore the layers beneath our feet. From granite coastlines and upland valleys to monastic ruins and old mining tracks, I weave together history, geology, folklore, wildlife and the small details most people pass by. The goal isn’t just to cover distance — it’s to help you see and feel the place differently.

Before this chapter ibn my life, I spent years in senior leadership roles in technology. These days, I use that same attention to detail to plan safe, thoughtful, well-paced experiences — but outdoors is where I’m happiest. The hills have always given me perspective, and Land & Legend Trails is my way of sharing that sense of connection, story and belonging with others.