NATIONAL TRAILS Join the John Treacy Walk on National Trails Day
John Treacy, Irish Olympian and current CEO of the Irish Sports Council will be leading a walk in the Dublin hills on October 4 as part of National Trails Day.
John is delighted to invite local people, families and walking enthusiasts to join him on a leisurely stroll in the Dublin Mountains, taking in sections of the new Dublin Way and the great Wicklow Way.
This event is one of 10 taking place in Co. Dublin for National Trails day and along with 110 events planned countrywide, aims to promote the growing number of recreational trails across the Island of Ireland.
Recreational trails offer numerous opportunities for physical activity and outdoor pursuits to a wide range of people. Depending upon design, trails can accommodate families with children, the elderly, people with mobility impairments as well as satisfy those seeking challenging adventures and a sense of achievement. Participation in trail activities like walking or cycling on a regular basis can also improve health and well being.
Speaking about the event John highlighted that:
"leisure sports like walking and cycling are fantastic ways of staying fit, healthy and active and I encourage people from all over the country to take part in one of many events that are scheduled as part of National Trails Day"
The John Treacy Walk will begin at 2pm in Ticknock Forest Car Park, South Dublin and all are welcome to join John on a leisurely stroll around the Dublin Mountains.
This and other event details in Co. Dublin can be viewed at www.nationatrailsday.ie.
Directions to Ticknock Forest Car Park can also be viewed at www.dublinmountains.ie
The National Trails Day is a joint initiative of various statutory agencies involved in developing and promoting recreational trails across the Island of Ireland.
Other Event Details in Co. Dublin
- Massy's Estate Historical Walk
Location: Massy's Estate, Killakee, Co Dublin
Time of event: 2pm - 4pm - The Ancient Quarry Trails
Location: Barnacullia, Dublin Hills
Time of event: 10am - The Orienteering Adventure
Location: Hell Fire Wood
Start times 11am - 1pm - Nordic Walking Taster
Location: Barnaslingan and Carrickgollogan Woods
Time of event: 2.30-4pm - A walk in Waterstown Park, Liffey Valley
Location: Waterstown Avenue, Palmerstown Village
Time of event: 2pm - Tymon Park Guided Walk
Tymon Park, Tallaght, Co. Dublin
Time of event: 2pm - Clondalkin Village to Corkagh Park
Time of event: 2pm - Guided walk of a section of Dodder Valley Park
Location: Dodder Valley, Rathfarnham
Time of event: 3pm - Odyssey on the Liffey!
Meeting point: ICU Training Centre, Strawberry Beds
Time of event: 11.00 - 14.00
National Trails Day - Additional Information
- National Trails Day will take place on Sunday 4th October and is aimed at promoting the growing number of recreational trails developed throughout the country. Events are planned all over the country including guided walks, cycles, family orienteering and adventure trails, nature and historic walks and talks etc
- 110 events including guided walks, cycles and canoe events will run on National Trails Day this year.
- National Trails Day is an all-Ireland event with the Northern Ireland Forest Service and Northern Ireland Tourist Board working with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Coillte and the National Trails Office of the Irish Sports Council and Fلilte Ireland.
- Participation in trail activities like walking , cycling etc improves physical and mental health, assists with disease prevention and management, particularly cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, respiratory, nervous and endocrine systems as well as reducing obesity, hypertension, depression and anxiety.
- Information on a growing number of recreational trails being developed around the country can be obtained from the following websites
o www.irishtrails.ie
o www.discoverireland.ie
o www.coillteoutdoors.ie
o www.walkni.com
o www.shannonregiontrails.com