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Looped waLks in ireLandGet out there and discover ireland’s looped walks

From the relatively easy two hour strolls through our beautiful forest parks or a more challenging spectacular coastal or mountain trail there is something for everyone.

Get out there & discover ireLand’s Looped waLks

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south west paGe 14-15

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This guide lists the numerous looped walks all over Ireland. Each trailhead listed (starting point for the walk) has facilities such as car parks, picnic areas and information panels about the walks.

As you will see in the guide many trailheads have a number of looped walks starting from them. You can choose the best trail for you in terms of fitness level, time it will take etc.

Along with the listing for each looped walk showing the theme, approxi-mate time required & level of fitness, the map of Ireland is divided in two to show the exact location of all trail-heads by county. Each region is also colour coded. A full map of Ireland is located at the back of the guide displaying all trailhead numbers.

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For further information on all looped walks listed in this guide, downloadable map guides & information go to: www.discoverireland.ie/walking

The website has everything you need to find & plan the perfect walk & walking holiday for you!

Each looped walk listed in this guide comes with descriptions and directions

You can download a map for each looped walk to bring with you

Details on the best walking destinations in Ireland

Details on local walking providers who can plan a fantastic holiday for you

Details for walking festivals and events

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Ballina

Castlebar

Longford

Roscommon

Shannon

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Kenmare

Youghal

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Newry

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Sligo

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Dun Laoghaire

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Portlaoise

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Swanlinbar-Hawkswood Loop Nature 1.5 Moderate

Bailieborough Castle Lakes Loop Nature 1 Moderate

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14a Tower Loop Mountain 2 Moderate

14b Drum Loop Mountain 3 Hard

Inishowen-Inishowen Head Loop Coastal 2 Moderate

Horn Head-McSwyne’s gun Loop Coastal 2-2.5 Moderate

Donegal Off Shore Islands Looped Walks

Tory Island-Tory Island Loop Island 1.5-2 Moderate

Arran Island-Arran Island Loop Island 2 Moderate

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2b Tramline Loop Coastal 1.5 Easy

2c Masts Loop Coastal 1.5 Moderate

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Inishbofin Island

42a Westquarter Loop Island 1.5 Easy

42b Middlequarter Loop Island 1.5-2 Moderate

42c Cloonamore Loop Island 2-3 Moderate

Galway Aran Islands Looped Walks

Inis Meain

121a Lúb Dun Chonchúir Island 2-3 Easy

121b Lúb Cill Cheannanach Island 3-4 Easy

121c Lúb Dun Fearbhai Island 4-5 Moderate

Inis Oirr

122a Lúb Ceathrú an Locha Island 2-3 Easy

122b Lúb Cearthrú an Phoillín Island 4-5 Moderate

MaYoClogher-Clogher bog Loop Nature 2 Easy

Derrada-Lettermaghera Loop Nature 2 Easy

Carrawteigue

30a Black ditch Coastal 2 Moderate

30b Children of Lir Loop Coastal 3 Moderate

Keenagh-Keenagh Loop Mountain 3 Moderate

Erris Head-Erris Head Loop Coastal 2 Moderate

Enniscoe House-Ennsicoe Loop Nature 1 Easy

Islaneady

78a Bothy Loop Nature 1-1.5 Easy

78b Lough Aroher Loop Nature 2.5-3 Moderate

78c Letterkeen Loop Mountain 3-3.5 Hard

Westport-Brackloon Woods Loop Nature 1 Easy

Tourmakeady-Tourmakeady Loop Nature 1.5-2 Easy

Mulranny

124a Lookout Hill Loop Nature 1.5-2 Easy

124b Bunnahowna Loop Nature 4-5 Moderate

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Foxford-Larganmore Loop Mountain 4-5 Moderate

Foxford-Prebaun Loop Nature 3-3.30 Moderate

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131a Nature Loop Nature 1 Easy

131b Pigeon Hole Loop Nature 1.30 Easy

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Clare Island

51a Fawnglass Loop Island 1 Easy

51b Knockaveena Loop Island 2.5 Moderate

Inisturk

52a Lough Coolaknick Loop Island 1.5 Easy

52b Mountain Common Loop Island 2.5 Moderate

Inisbiggle

92a Gob na Dubh Loop Island 1-1.5 Easy

92b Bull's Mouth Loop Island 1.5-2 Easy

rosCoMMoNCloonfad-Derrylahan Loop Nature 2 Easy

Rindoon

97a Rinn Duin Castle Loop Nature 1-1.5 Easy

97b Warren Point Loop Nature 1.5-2 Easy

Athleague-Rookwood Bridge Loop Nature 3-4 Moderate

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Coleraine

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Bantry

Kilkenny

Lisburn

Armagh

Ballina

Castlebar

Longford

Roscommon

Shannon

Listowel

Kenmare

Youghal

Dungarvan

Newry

Monaghan

Enniskillen

Larne

Donegal

Sligo

Dundalk

Drogheda

Dun Laoghaire

Bray

Mullingar

Athlone

Ennis Nenagh

Portlaoise

Naas

Tralee

Killarney Mallow

Tipperary Clonmel

Wexford

New Ross

Carlow

Westport

Cavan

Enniscorthy

Tramore

Cobh Midleton

Mitchelstown

Kilrush

Tuam

Ballinasloe

Loughrea

Ballyshannon

Letterkenny

Ballymena

Lurgan Portadown

Strabane

Cookstown

Dungannon

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Ardee

Navan

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Edenderry

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Thurles

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Armagh

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Longford

Roscommon

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Kenmare

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Larne

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Sligo

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Bray

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Portlaoise

Naas

Tralee

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Tipperary Clonmel

Wexford

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Carlow

Westport

Cavan

Enniscorthy

Tramore

Cobh Midleton

Mitchelstown

Kilrush

Tuam

Ballinasloe

Loughrea

Ballyshannon

Letterkenny

Ballymena

Lurgan Portadown

Strabane

Cookstown

Dungannon

Omagh

Ardee

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Killarney 15

Caherciveen 15

Ardgroom 14

Eyeries 14

Dursey Island 15

Killavullen 14

Duhallow 14

Clogheen 14

Mount Hillary 14

Mullaghareirk 14

Glanageenty 15

Drimoleague 14

Bere Island 15

Castletownbere 14

Garanish 14

Sheeps Head 14

Millstreet 14

Bonane 15

Sheeps Head 14

Hags Glen 15

Hags Glen 15

Ballinaskelligs 15

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O’Briensbridge

24a Parteen Weir Nature 1 Easy

24b Errina Bridge Nature 2 Easy

24c Old Barge Nature 3 Moderate

Feakle-Ballycroum Loop Nature 3 Moderate

Ruan-Dromore Wood Loop Nature 2 Easy

Carren-Carron Loop Nature 3 Moderate

Ballyvaughan-Wood Loop Nature 2-3.5 Easy

Doonbeg

95a Doonbeg Loop Nature 2-2.5 Easy

95b Yullaher Loop Nature 4-5 Moderate

Ballyvaughan-Blackhead Loop Coastal 5-6 Hard

Mullaghmore-Lough Avalla Farm Loop Nature 2.5-3 Hard

lIMErICkBallyhoura-Black Rock Loop Mountain 3 Hard

Ballyhoura-Canon Sheehan Loop Nature 2 Moderate

Ballyhoura-Attychraan Loop Nature 1.5 Easy

Murroe-Glenstal woods Nature 3 Moderate

Murroe

48a Nature Loop Nature 1 Easy

48b Clare Glens Loop Nature 1.5 Easy

Ballyhourigan Woods-Keeper Hill Loop Nature 2.5-3 Moderate

Knockanroe Woods Silvermines Nature 1.5-2 Moderate

Ballyhoura, Ballinaboola

85a Ballinaboola Loop Nature 2.5-3 Moderate

85b Knockduv Loop Nature 1-1.5 Easy

Ballyhoura, Anglesboro

86a Paradise Hill Loop Nature 1-1.5 Easy

86b Benard Loop Nature 1.5-2 Moderate

Ballyhoura-Donkey Sanctuary Loop Nature 1 Easy

Ballyhoura-Darbys Bed Loop Nature 2-2.5 Moderate

Ballyhoura, Darragh Hills

89a Castle Gale Loop Nature 1.5-2 Moderate

89b Darragh Hills Loop Mountain 2.5-3 Moderate

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Sheeps Head Peninsula

7a Lighthouse Loop Coastal 2 Hard

7b Poets Way Loop Coastal 5-6 Hard

Sheeps Head-Ahakista TrailHead

98a Baran Loop Mountain 2.5-3 Moderate

98b Seefin Loop Mountain 4-4.5 Hard

98c Glanlough Loop Mountain 5.5-6 Hard

Sheeps Head-Black Gates Trailhead

111a Ballynatra Loop Coastal 1.30-2 Moderate

111b Cahergal Loop Coastal 3-4 Hard

Ardgroom-Pulleen Loop Coastal 1.5 Easy

Eyeries

17a Creha Quay Loop Coastal 1.5 Easy

17b Coastguard Loop Coastal 3 Moderate

Clogheen-Knocknaklugga Loop Mountain 3 Moderate

Killavullen Loop Mountain 3 Moderate

Duhallow

31a Doctors Hill Nature 1 Easy

31b Source Blackwater Mountain 3 Moderate

Mullaghareirk

50a Banane Loop Nature 1 Easy

50b Rowls-langford Loop Nature 1.5 Easy

Mount Hillary

49a Knightfield Loop Nature 1 Easy

49b Father Murphys Loop Nature 1.5 Easy

49c Mt Hillary Loop Mountain 3 Moderate

Drimoleague-Drimoleague Loop Nature 1.5-2 Moderate

Castletownbere

83a Dunboy Woods Loop Coastal 1 Easy

83b Bullig Bay Loop Coastal 1-1.5 Easy

Garanish-Garanish Loop Coastal 1.5-2 Moderate

Millstreet-Claragh Loop Mountain 2.5-3 Moderate


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Bere Island-Ardnakinna Loop Island 3 Moderate

Bere Island-Rerrin Loop Island 1.5-2 Easy

Bere Island-Doonbeg Bere Loop Island 3-4 Moderate

Dursey Island Loop Island 3 Hard

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9a Muckross Lake Loop Nature 2 Moderate

9b Torc Waterfall Loop Nature 2 Easy

Caherciveen

15a Beentee Loop Mountain 3-4 Hard

15b Carhan Letter Loop Mountain 4-5 Hard

15c Laharn Bog Loop Mountain 4-5 Moderate

Glanageenty-Glanageenty Loop Nature 1.5-2 Moderate

Bonane

105a Druids Loop Nature 1.5-2 Easy

105b Fionn MacCool Loop Nature 1.5-2 Easy

105c Cailleach Beara Loop Mountain 4-5 app. Hard

Hags Glen-Cronins Yard Loop Mountain 2-2.30 Moderate

Hags Glen-Lisleibane Loop Mountain 2-2.30 Moderate

Ballinaskelligs-Emlagh Bog Loop Coastal 2-2.30 Easy

Ballinaskelligs-Bolus Head Loop Coastal 2.30-3 Moderate

Valentia-Bray Head Loop Coastal 3-3.30 Moderate


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Armagh

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Shannon

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Portlaoise

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Carlow

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Cavan

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Tramore

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Mitchelstown

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Tuam

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Loughrea

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Letterkenny

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Lurgan Portadown

Strabane

Cookstown

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Omagh

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Kilbrannish 20

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Colligan Woods 21

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Donadea forest Park-Aylmer Loop Nature 1.5-2 Moderate

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3a Waterfall Loop Nature 1 Easy

3b Old Mill Loop Nature 2 Moderate

Clonaslee-Brittas Forest Loop Nature 1-1.5 Moderate

Cullahill-Binnianea Loop Nature 3-3.5 Moderate

Cullahill-Binninea Loop Nature 3-3.5 Moderate

loNgforDBallinamuck Bog Walk Nature 1.5-2 Easy

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1a Commons Loop Mountain 1.5 Moderate

1b Slieve Foye Loop Mountain 3 Moderate

1c Barnavave Loop Mountain 3.5-4 Hard

Annaloughan-Annaloughan Loop Mountain 2.5 Moderate

MEaThDrewstown woods-Girly Bog Walk Nature 2 Easy

OffALy (EASt COASt & ShAnnOn REGIOn WALkS)Cadamstown-Pauls Lane Loop Nature 2 Moderate

Boora-Mesolithic Loop Nature 2 Easy

Kinnitty

29a Kinnitty Castle Loop Nature 1 Easy

29b Glinsk Castle Loop Mountain 2.5 Moderate

Kinnitty-Knockbarron Loop Nature 1.5 Easy

WICkloWGlendalough-Spink Loop Mountain 3 Hard

Crone Woods-Maulin Mtn Loop Nature 2-2.5 Hard

Tinahely

104a Mangans Loop Mountain 1.5-2 Easy

104b Ballycumber Loop Mountain 3-3.5 Moderate

104c Kyle Loop Mountain 5-6 Hard

Rathdrum-Millenium Loop Nature 1.5-2 Easy

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Oakpark-Oakpark Loop Nature 1 Easy

Kilbrannish

90a Kilbrannish Loop Nature 1.5-2 Moderate

90b Windfarm Loop Nature 1 Easy

Clogrennan-Clogrennan Loop Nature 1-1.5 Easy

TIppErarYUpperchurch-Eamonn a Chnoic Loop Nature 3 Moderate

Glen of Aherlow

37a Woodland Loop Nature 1 Easy

37b Bianconi Loop Nature 2 Moderate

37c Ballinacourty Mountain 1.5 Easy

37d Rock an Thorabh Mountain 3 Moderate

37e Millenium Stone Mountain 2.5 Moderate

Lisvarriane

38a Carrolls Loop Nature 1 Easy

38b Padraigs Loop Nature 1.5 Easy

38c Dolmen Loop Mountain 3 Moderate

Grange

56a Grange Loop Nature 1-1.5 Easy

56b Crag Loop Nature 2 Moderate

Upperchurch

67a Red Hugh Loop Nature 1-1.5 Easy

67b Knockalough Loop Mountain 2-3 Moderate

Upperchurch-Birchhill Loop Nature 2-3 Moderate

Clonmel

69a Glenbawn Nature 0.30-0.45 Easy

69b Fox Covert Nature 0.45-1 Easy

69c Dun Ui Faoilean Loop Nature 1.5-2 Moderate

New Birmingham-Loch Doire Bhile Loop Nature 1.5-2 Easy

Goatenbridge

96a Knockballiniry Nature 1.5-2 Easy

96b Liam Lynch Loop Nature 3.5-4.5 Moderate

Newcastle-Gleann Beag Loop Nature 1.5-2 Easy

Templemore-Devil's Bit Loop Mountain 1.5-2 Moderate

Kilcommon-Kilcommon Loop Nature 2-2.5 Moderate


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kIlkENNY Tullahought-Kilmacoliver Loop Nature 2 Moderate

Castlemorris

33a Fern Loop Nature 1 Easy

33b Holly Loop Nature 1.5 Easy

33c Aghaviller Loop Nature 2 Easy

Tory Hill

34a Sliabh Greine Loop Nature 1.5 Easy

34b Fraughan Loop Nature 1.5 Moderate

Pilltown-Mtn Grove Loop Nature 1.5 Easy

Jenkinstown Wood

59a Walled Garden Loop Nature 1 Easy

59b Jenkinstown Wood Loop Nature 1-1.5 Easy

Castlecomer

71a Captains Loop Nature 0.45-1 Easy

71b Ardra Castle Loop Nature 1-1.5 Easy

Graiguenamanagh-Brandon Hill Loop Mountain 4-5 Hard

Bennettsbridge-O'Gorman's Lane Loop Nature 1-1.5 Easy

Freshford-Freshford Loop Nature 2.5-3 Moderate

Owning-Garryduff Loop Nature 1.30-2 Easy

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53a Rath Beag Loop Nature 1 Easy

53b Lough Mohra Loop Nature 1 Moderate

Glenpatrick-Glenpatrick Bridge Loop Nature 2.5 Moderate

Colligan Woods

100a Inchidrisla Loop Nature 1.5 Easy

100b Greenane Loop Nature 2-2.5 Moderate

WExforDCurraghcloe-Raven Point Loop Coastal 2 Moderate

Askamore

106a Askamore Loop Nature 1.5-2 Easy

106b Ballybeg Loop Nature 2.5-3.5 Moderate

106c Slieveboy Loop Nature 3.5-4.5 Moderate


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Cliffs of Moher

Coleraine

Tullamore

Bantry

Kilkenny

Lisburn

Armagh

Ballina

Castlebar

Longford

Roscommon

Shannon

Listowel

Kenmare

Youghal

Dungarvan

Newry

Monaghan

Enniskillen

Larne

Donegal

Sligo

Dundalk

Drogheda

Dun Laoghaire

Bray

Mullingar

Athlone

Ennis Nenagh

Portlaoise

Naas

Tralee

Killarney Mallow

Tipperary Clonmel

Wexford

New Ross

Carlow

Westport

Cavan

Enniscorthy

Tramore

Cobh Midleton

Mitchelstown

Kilrush

Tuam

Ballinasloe

Loughrea

Ballyshannon

Letterkenny

Ballymena

Lurgan Portadown

Strabane

Cookstown

Dungannon

Omagh

Ardee

Navan

Maynooth

Athy

Kildare

Birr

Edenderry

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Carrick-on-Suir

Thurles

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Wicklow

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waLkinG in ireLand

For Information on travelling to Ireland visit www.discoverireland.com For information on walking tour operators, local walks with downloadable maps including Discover Ireland’s National Looped Walks, and walking festivals throughout Ireland: www.discoverireland.ie/walking

walkers check list 1. Have you checked todays weather forecast? Check www.meteireann.ie2. Do you have suitable clothing for the expected weather? Wear walking boots or shoes

suitable for use on rough ground. Have a map, hat, gloves and waterproofs.3. Do you have enough food and water for the day?4. Do you have a map or guide for the intended walk?5. Bring your mobile phone in case of an emergency.

walking holidaysLook out for the walkers welcome logo in walking destinations around Ireland and you are guaranteed a memorable walking experience. There are lots of advantages involved in using a local walking operator to plan and organise your trip, your accommodation, your meals and even your luggage transfers. The itinerary will be expertly arranged based on the extensive experience of the guide. You’ll be given the best possible accommodation choices, as well as being directed to buzzing evening venues for traditional music, song and dance and other entertainment. You’ll also receive personal insights into the local region, its history, culture, flora and fauna. Going on a guided walking holiday can be a huge amount of fun, with great company provided along the way. And it’s always good to know that a fully qualified group leader is never far away, whether they are on foot or using the power of the pedal. Some operators have been mentioned along with walks featured in the guide. For a full list of walking operators based in Ireland see: www.discoverireland.ie/walking

Long distance way-marked waysFor the more avid walker, Ireland’s Long distance way-marked ways are a great way to discover the country. The linear trails take between 2-10 days to complete and a good level of fitness is required. Each route is divided into stages with accommodation along the way. Many looped walks are spurs off the long distance routes. For maps and details for all long distance routes around Ireland visit www.irishtrails.ie

national parks Ireland’s national parks are very popular with walkers. Co. Wicklow, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Connemara, Co. Galway, The Burren, Co. Clare and Ballycroy, Co. Mayo offer a variety of well-signposted walks ranging from short strolls to wild mountain tracks. The National Parks protect areas of outstanding beauty so you are guaranteed a wonderful experience. For further information: www.npws.ie

Forest parks & trails Coillte, Ireland’s forestry company, welcomes you to the huge range of recreation opportunities they provide at many sites across the country. You can access miles of walking, hiking, multi access, and long distance trails, enjoy the thrill of cycling world class bike trails, fish, picnic, watch wildlife, launch your canoe on the rivers, visit megalithic sites or just sit and enjoy the outdoors. The choice is yours. For maps and details visit www.coillteoutdoors.ie

canal towpathsNumerous inland waterways in Ireland offer a different walking experience. The midlands is one area particularly rich in canals – old trade routes at the forefront of transport in the 1700’s. Towpaths have been modernised providing a perfect amenity for walkers of all ages. For further information visit www.iwai.ie

pilgrim paths Uniquely Irish in character, pilgrim paths follow the centuries old pilgrimage routes so entwined in Irish heritage. There are five pilgrim paths around Ireland each with its own distinct tale and dotted with ancient religious monuments. Visit www.heritagecouncil.ie

ireland walking FestivalsWalking Festivals take place all over Ireland throughout the year. They are a great way to discover Ireland at its best with a lively mix of organised walks suiting all levels and ability, great accommodation and nightly entertainment in local pubs & hotels. Everything is organised from the walks, food, accommodation & transfers making it a great weekend away at any time of the year. For dates and a full listing see www.discoverireland.ie/walking

Ireland Leave no trace outdoor ethics The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace1. Plan Ahead and Prepare 2. Be Considerate of Others 3. Respect Farm Animals and Wildlife 4. Travel and Camp on Durable Ground 5. Leave What You Find 6. Dispose of Waste Properly 7. Minimise the Effects of Fire

Further information: www.leavenotraceireland.org


Disclaimer: Every care has been taken to ensure the

accuracy in the compilation of this brochure. Fáilte

Ireland cannot, however accept responsibility for

errors or omissions. Some sporting activities may

by their nature be hazardous and involve risk. It is

recommended in such cases to take out personal

accident insurance. While most outdoor activity

operators would have public liability insurance it is

desirable to check with the establishment or with the

operator concerned as to the level of cover carried.

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the main tourist oFFices by reGion are:

East & MidlandsMarket Square, Mullingar Co. Westmeatht. 044 9348650W. www.discoverireland.ie/eastcoast

South East41 The QuayCo. Waterfordt. 051 87823W. www.discoverireland.ie/southeast

South WestÁras Fáilte, Grand ParadeCorkt. 021 4255100W. www.discoverireland.ie/southwest

north WestTemple StreetSligot. 071 9161201W. www.discoverireland.ie/northwest

failte Ireland WestForster StreetGalway Cityt. 091 537700W. www.discoverireland.ie/west

Shannon RegionShannon Town CentreCo. Claret. 061 361555W. www.discoverireland.ie/shannon

DublinDublin Tourism Centre, Suffolk StreetDublin 2t. 01 6057700W. www.visitdublin.com

There are regional tourist information offices all over Ireland who provide a broad range of local tourist information.

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