Publications & Resources

This page gives an overview of some of the resources that we have produced to help you fully explore the area you're interested in.

 

Trail Development Documents & Resources

Sport Ireland's Policy on Sport and Physical Activity in the Outdoors

Sport Ireland's Policy on Sport and Physical Activity in the Outdoors
Beartas Spórt Éireann Um Spórt Agus Um Ghníomhaíocht Fhisiciúil Lasmuigh

Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors

Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors - National Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2023-2027

Irish Examiner's 100 Irish Trails Booklets

Volume 1 - Walking Trails
Volume 2 - Walking Trails
Volume 3 - Cycling Trails

Advice & Checklists for the Outdoors

Livestock Advice for Trail Users
Horse Trail Checklist
Outdoor Safety Checklist
Hiking Checklist
Eco Friendly Picnic Checklist
Boating and Watersports Checklist
Mountaineering Ireland's Happy Hiking leaflet

General Interest

Discover Trail Walking - An Introduction to Trail Walking
Walk Safely
Discover Cycling: An Introduction to Cycling

Trail Development

Walking Trails Criteria for Ireland (October 2021)
Recreational Cycle Trail Criteria for Ireland
Recreational Horse Trail Criteria for Ireland (December 2021)
Water Trails Criteria for Ireland (2021)
Management Standards for Recreational Trails (2008)
Classification and Grading for Recreational Trails
A Guide to Planning and Developing Recreational Trails in Ireland
Trail Registration and Inspection Process
Recreation in the Irish Countryside - Property Rights. Obligations and Responsibilities
Greenway Branding Guidelines
Great Outdoors - A Guide for Accessibility
Setting New Directions - A Review of National Waymarked Ways in Ireland
Blueway Management and Development Guide
Summary of Trail Maintenence and Monitoring System

Forms (Walking)

Walking Trail Planning Questionnaire
Trail Maintenance & Monitoring Plan
Maintenance & Monitoring Activity Log
Trail Repair Worksheet
Permissive Access Template
Trail Planning Considerations Exercise Worksheet
Trail Planning Considerations Exercise Map
Walking Trail Registration Inspection Request Form

Forms (Cycling)

Initial Trail Planning Questionnaire
Sport Ireland Trail Registration Request Form - Greenways