Ireland Youth & Adventure Buyers Guide Buyers Guide 2018/2019

‘Go Green’ Cycle Ireland’s Greenways With the interest in Ireland’s latest off road infrastructural investment, the ‘Greenways’ are influencing so many Irish and International Tourists to get on a bike. These dedicated off-road walking and cycling routes developed along disused railway routes and coastal trails are an ideal place for visitors to enjoy a cycle in the fresh air while in Ireland. UNIQUE OFF-ROAD WALKING & CYCLING GEMS The GreatWestern Greenway , in Co. Mayo, awarded European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) Award, is a developed traffic free cycling and walking trail. Some 42km in length, it follows the route of the renowned Westport to Achill railway, which closed in 1937. The trail has 3 defined stages or routes running fromAchill to Mulranny (13km), Mulranny to Newport (18km) & Newport toWestport (11km). Bike Hire (including electric bikes) as well as guided walking, nature, cycling, gourmet food tours and local food picnics are all available to book. www.greenway.ie Waterford’s Deise Greenway is a 45km off-road cycle and walking route from Dungarvan toWaterford City in the south east of Irelands Ancient East. Built along the old railway line, it runs parallel toWaterford’s stunning Copper Coast and UNESCO. Geopark. Highlights along the route include the world-famous Mount Congreve gardens (with access directly from the Greenway), The Durrow 7-arch Viaduct, The Kilmacthomas 8-arch stone viaduct, The Ballyvoyle brick-lined tunnel, spectacular views of the Comeragh Mountains and an ideal lunch stop in the pretty coastal town of Dungarvan with its stunning views across Dungarvan Bay. Bike hire, as well as walking and cycling tours are available locally in Waterford and Dungarvan and several accommodations and cafes along the route offer local gourmet food picnics for your clients to enjoy on their trip. www.deisegreenway.com Lough Derg Blueway, Co. Tipperary 22