Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

5WALKS IN IRELAND’S ANCIENT EAST GLEN OF AHERLOW,TIPPERARY [LOOPED] Part of the Munster Vales, take a walk in the Glen of Aherlow in an area known as ‘a walkers paradise’ with 8 looped walks and two linear walks, enjoy all that the Galtee mountains have to offer for adventurers young and old. MAP: www.discoverireland.ie/activities- adventure/glen-of-aherlow-looped- walks/78315 START : Christ The King Trail Head Lisvarinane Trail Head Rock at Thorabh loop: 6km – 2hrs 30mins (Moderate) Bianconi Loop: 4km – 1hrs 30mins (Easy) Carroll’s Loop: 5km – 1hrs 30mins (Easy) Padraig’s Loop: 7km – 2-2hrs 30mins (Easy) Dolmen loop: 10km – 3-3hrs 30mins (Moderate) PILGRIM ROAD TO CLONMACNOISE, OFFALY [LINEAR] Travelling along the ancient Pilgrim Road from Ballycumber to Clonmacnoise ancient monastic Site, in Co. Offaly on shores of the Shannon Estuary. MAP: www.discoverireland.ie/ Activities-Adventure/pilgrim-s-road-to- clonmacnoise/91093 Ballycumber Village Linear – 24.4kmWalk or cycle. Allow 3hrs 30mins for walking KNOCKBARRON LOOP, SLIEVE BLOOM MOUNTAINS, OFFALY [LOOPED] Walk in the geographical heart of Ireland enjoying mountains, forests, blanket bog, and hidden valleys of interest to lovers of archaeology and nature. MAP: www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Kinnitty--- Knockbarron-Loop/157/ Car park at KnockbarronWood crossroads 5km – 2 hrs (Easy – Moderate) GREENWAY, COOLEY PENINSULA, LOUTH [LINEAR] Carlingford Omeath Greenway is a 6.2km cycle & walking path from Omeath to Carlingford following the old Railway line. Offers cyclists and walkers a safe track midst the most spectacular views along the scenic coast of Carlingford Lough. MAP: www . carlingfordandcooleypeninsula. ie/carlingford-activities/walking-trails/ carlingford-greenway Carlingford Marina beyond the Harbour and King John’s Castle 6.2km walking & cycling path – 1hr (Easy) GLENDALOUGH, CO.WICKLOW [LOOPED & LINEAR] Glendalough is an ancient monastic site with stunning views of lakes, mountains and the monastic site, located in the Wicklow National Park south of Dublin on 20,000 hectares of mountain scenery. The Glendalough Spink Ridge Loop rewards you with breath-taking views of not only the spectacular Glendalough Valley from above, but also as you climb higher, the vista over theWicklow Uplands opens out around you. MAP: www .visitwicklow.ie/activities/ glendalough-spink-and-glenealo-valley- walk-white-route/ Upper Lake Parking Area Various loops & linear routes from 3 to 30 km The Glendalough Spink ridge and Glenealo Valley walking trail (White Route) –10km – 4hr – 5hr loop (Moderate) 115 Glendalough, Co.Wicklow Nire Valley Comeragh Mountains “Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far” PRESIDENT THOMAS JEFFERSON