Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

PILGRIM PATH TO SLIABH LIAG, CO. DONEGAL NORTHERN HEADLANDS An ancient religious path used by pilgrims since ancient times, offers a different way of experiencing the spectacular cliffs of Sliabh Liag, among the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Get a glimpse into the ancient history, passing church ruins and a holy well on the eastern summit of Sliabh Liag, with views of Teelin and Carrick in the valley below. www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Sliabh-Liag- Pilgrim-Path/377 Bluestack Centre, Letterbarrow, Co. Donegal 2.8km – 1hr 30mins (Moderate) KILLASPUGBRONE LOOP, STRANDHILL, CO. SLIGO SURF COAST A stunning coastal walk through the North of the beach dunes in the busy seaside village of Strandhill. The trail takes you through a variety of coastal habitats including sand dunes, salt marsh and pine woodland. It passes by Killaspugbrone Church, an early Christian site with historic and legendary associations. The route features some magnificent views of Benbulben and Knocknarea and out over Sligo Bay. www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/ Killaspugbrone-Loop/824 Strandhill Beach (north) 7km – 2hrs 15mins (Moderate) CLARE ISLAND FAWNGLASS LOOP, CLARE ISLAND, CO. MAYO BAY COAST This loop circles the valley of the townland of Fawnglass between the pier at the beach and Knocknaveen Hill on surfaced roadway and grassy track, venturing onto the lower slopes of Knocknaveen with fine views of Clew Bay. It brings you past the castle of the pirate queen Granuaile/Grace O’Malley. www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Clare- Island---Fawnglass-loop/143 Centre of town of Fawnglass 3km – 1hr 30mins (Easy) LETTERKEEN LOOP, LETTERKEEN, FURNACE, CO. MAYO BAY COAST This loop follows purple arrows on an old cattle road, a narrow path through trees, sandy road, forest road and riverbank mainly in forestry.With climbs and descents, some of which are steep, it reaches a highpoint of 311m before descending to cross a pass in the scenic and relatively isolated lowlands of the Nephin Beg Mountains. A lovely quiet secluded walk with extensive views from the highest point. www.irishtrails.ie/trail/letterkeen- loop/492 Car Park Near Brogan Carroll Bothy 12km – 3hrs (Difficult) CAHERVALLEY LOOP, CLIFF COAST, CO. CLARE CLIFF COAST A gradual climb up the Caher Valley on a minor road, before following an elevated green road. Fine views of the surrounding Burren landscape with those to the west of the coast and the Aran Islands being particularly spectacular. www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Caher- Valley-Loop/674 Fanore Beach Co. Clare 14km – 3hrs 30mins (Moderate) LISTOWEL VILLAGE RIVERWALK, LISTOWEL, CO. KERRY SOUTHERN PENINSULAS The walk follows track and minor road along the banks of the River Feale (famous for salmon fishing) as it flows by Listowel Castle into Childers Park (known locally as Cow’s Lawn) and through the Garden of Europe with more than 2,500 trees from all over Europe and Ireland’s only public monument to the memory of those who died in the holocaust. www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Listowel- Village-Walks---River-Walk/609 Main Street, Listowel 4km – 1hr (Easy) ‘WILD SIDE’WALKS FROM THE WILD ATLANTICWAY 117