We read this and it was an inspiring journey.

Nicola Bennett went from mountain to mountain on her campervan tour of Ireland.

'As far as adventures go, this trip – 10 days travelling alone around the island of Ireland, climbing as many mountains as I could – was one of my least far-flung. I’d travelled on the Trans Siberian Railway, hiked 500 miles across Spain, walked the Great Wall of China and the Inca Trail. But I’ve learned that you can cram a lot of adventure into a short amount of time, without travelling to far-flung places.'

Read her story in the Guardian Lifestyle section here

Story and pictures by Nicola Bennett