About Footfalls
Footfalls Walking Holidays creates exceptional walking and hiking holidays in Ireland, the UK and Europe. Since 1994, we have guided guests along the Wicklow Way, the Wild Atlantic Way, the Scottish Highlands, Wales, the Lake District and the iconic Camino de Santiago. We offer both guided small group tours and self guided walking holidays with luggage transfers, handpicked accommodation and local support. As a family run business based in the Wicklow Mountains, we pride ourselves on personal service, local knowledge and unforgettable journeys on foot.
Christopher
Christopher Stacey has spent a lifetime in the Wicklow Mountains and knows them in all their moods. Having lived and worked in the remote forests of Wicklow for most of his life, he brings a deep knowledge of the landscape, its wildlife and its people to every walk.
Raised close to his grandparents, Christopher grew up immersed in the traditions of rural Ireland. From haymaking meitheals and cutting turf in the bog to evenings of stories by the open hearth, these experiences shaped his love of the land and the local way of life. Today, he enjoys sharing those stories and insights with guests, adding colour and meaning to every step in the mountains.
Christopher worked for many years in forestry harvesting and developed a strong respect for nature and the outdoors. He now channels that experience into guiding, helping walkers explore the hills safely while connecting with the heritage of the region.
He is a qualified and registered BOS Mountain Leader, trained in mountain safety, first aid, navigation and leadership, and he is also a former member of the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue team.
Teresa
Teresa Stacey grew up along the Wicklow coastline and has always felt a strong connection to the outdoors and the local countryside. While Christopher leads in the hills, Teresa works behind the scenes to ensure every Footfalls holiday runs smoothly from start to finish.
She carefully coordinates both guided and self guided tours, overseeing accommodation, luggage transfers, transport and guest support with quiet efficiency and attention to detail. Teresa manages the entire self guided programme, preparing route notes and tour packs and making sure each guest feels confident and well looked after.
Her organisation, local knowledge and personal care are at the heart of every Footfalls experience.
Our Mission
“Our mission is to offer a stress-free, personalized, and professional experience on our guided and self-guided walking tours of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Lake District and the Comino. We are committed to excellence, ensuring that your holiday not only meets but exceeds your expectations.”
Christopher & Teresa Stacey
Why Walk with us?
- There is no better way to relax and de-stress than on one of our walking tours while we take care of your luggage, transport, vacation itinerary, food and accommodation.
- Your holiday plan has been arranged to include the best of what Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Lake District has to offer regarding scenery, history, flora and fauna, traditional food and culture.
- All our walking tours can be customised to your individual needs.
- Our wealth of experience over the past 30+ years ensures that you are in safe hands and has gained us the respect of our customers and friends from around the world. Ireland has less than five million people living on this beautiful island which means that we virtually have the hills to ourselves!
- Our walking tours and vacations offer you a unique opportunity to discover our Celtic culture and lifestyle.
- Our team are renowned for their friendliness and professional manner in which all our walking tours are carried out. We are dedicated to the quality of excellence that motivates everyone within the team.