Walking

Carlingford Greenway Walking Trail

Notification of Intention to Carry Out Renewal Works on Existing Omeath to Carlingford Greenway
Louth County Council wishes to inform you of our intention to carry out essential renewal works on the existing greenway. These works are necessary to maintain and improve the quality and safety of the greenway for all users.
The works are scheduled to begin on 9th September 2024 and are expected to last approximately 10 weeks. During this period, there will be rolling closures along sections of the greenway to facilitate the construction activities. While we will make every effort to minimize disruption, there may be temporary restrictions on access to certain areas as the works progress.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. Please rest assured that Louth County Council will work to complete the project as efficiently as possible, while ensuring that any impact the users of the greenway is kept to a minimum.

County Louth
Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Length 7.7 km
Grade Easy

Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk

Notice of Temporary Closure of Sections of the Cliffs of Moher Trail from August 22nd, 2024
The following sections of the Cliffs of Moher trail will be closed to the general public on a temporary basis from Thursday August 22nd, 2024 for trail safety works.
• Access to the trail will be closed for a 5km section, from Hags Head up to 1km south of the Visitor Centre.
• Access to the trail will be closed for a short 500m section, 1km north of the Visitor Centre.
Please note that there will be no access to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre from Doolin.

County Clare
Time 4.5 hours
Length 19.5 km
Grade Strenuous

Dingle Way

Annual Closure Notice:
Some of the property traversed by the Dingle Way is private property. Access is available by kind permission of all the landowners/holders on the route. It is understood that persons entering do so by permission with the consent of the landowner and no matter how often they enter, or in what numbers, they do not do so as of right. As further evidence of the permissive nature of the access, the route will be closed for one day on the 28th February each year in agreement with the landowners. Nothing in this notice shall impact or address any pre-existing public rights of way.

Fógra:
Is maoin phríobháideach é cuid den mhaoin a thrasnaíonn Slí Chorca Dhuibhne. Tá rochtain ar fáil de réir cead dea-mhéine ó na húinéirí/sealbhóirí talún go léir ar an mbealach. Tuigtear go ndéanann daoine a théann isteach amhlaidh trí chead le toiliú an úinéara talún agus is cuma cé chomh minic a théann siad isteach, nó cén líon daoine, nach ndéanann siad amhlaidh ó cheart. Mar fhianaise bhreise ar chineál ceadaitheach na rochtana, dúnfar an bealach ar feadh lá amháin ar an 28ú Feabhra gach bliain i gcomhaontú leis na húinéirí talún. Ní dhéanfaidh aon ní san fhógra seo tionchar ná aghaidh a thabhairt ar aon chearta slí poiblí atá ann cheana.

County Kerry
Time 7 days
Length 162.9 km
Grade Strenuous

Duhallow Way

Please note: This trail is currently being upgraded at the Mushera section of the trail ( 52.011803, -8.993739, grid ref: W319 851) and the Paps section of the trail at the Clonkeen side (52.012440, -9.248627, grid ref: W144 853) , walkers can still pass through both sections but please take care. If you require any further information, please contact the Rural Recreation Officer in IRD on 029-60633

It is vitally important that dogs must not be brought on The Shrone/The Paps, Mustera and the Mount Leader Fields areas of this trail (from 52.05075, -9.06831 to 52.04670, -9.06163).
Bringing dogs to these areas is putting the trail at risk of closure as landowners are concerned about the impact on their livestock.
The ongoing presence of dogs will lead to the closure of the trail.
To keep the hills open to walkers, it is imperative that landowners and their livestock are respected.

County Cork
Time 2 to 3 days
Length 73.9 km
Grade Strenuous

Glanageenty - Bernard Brothers Loop

Annual Closure Notice:
Some of the property traversed by the Glanageenty Loops is private property. Access is available by kind permission of all the landowners/holders on the route. It is understood that persons entering do so by permission with the consent of the landowner and no matter how often they enter, or in what numbers, they do not do so as of right. As further evidence of the permissive nature of the access, the route will be closed for one day on the 30th November each year in agreement with the landowners. Nothing in this notice shall impact or address any pre-existing public rights of way.

County Kerry
Time 3 hours
Length 9.5 km
Grade Strenuous

Glanageenty - Lenihan Loop

Annual Closure Notice:
Some of the property traversed by the Glanageenty Loops is private property. Access is available by kind permission of all the landowners/holders on the route. It is understood that persons entering do so by permission with the consent of the landowner and no matter how often they enter, or in what numbers, they do not do so as of right. As further evidence of the permissive nature of the access, the route will be closed for one day on the 30th November each year in agreement with the landowners. Nothing in this notice shall impact or address any pre-existing public rights of way.

County Kerry
Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Length 5.6 km
Grade Moderate

Glanageenty Loop

Annual Closure Notice:
Some of the property traversed by the Glanageenty Loops is private property. Access is available by kind permission of all the landowners/holders on the route. It is understood that persons entering do so by permission with the consent of the landowner and no matter how often they enter, or in what numbers, they do not do so as of right. As further evidence of the permissive nature of the access, the route will be closed for one day on the 30th November each year in agreement with the landowners. Nothing in this notice shall impact or address any pre-existing public rights of way.

County Kerry
Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Length 3.7 km
Grade Moderate

Miner's Way & Historical Trail - Slí an Mhianadóra & Conair Stairiúil

Incorporates the link from Knockvicar to the Leitrim Way
PLEASE NOTE:
Tree felling is taking place along the Curlews section – please follow diversions and avoid walking sections where trees are being, or have very recently been, felled.

Due to the condition of the trail surface on the Red Earl's Road please follow the temporary signed reroute in place on the minor road/old N4 to the East of the section of the Miner's Way & Historical Trail along the Red Earl's Road between leaving the road at Derrypark/Garrow above Boyle and where the minor road/old N4 begins to run parallel to the trail (at the foot of the Red Earl's Pass and just at the tree line). We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

County Leitrim
Time 5 days
Length 144.6 km
Grade Strenuous

North Kerry Way

Annual Closure Notice:
Some of the property traversed by the North Kerry Way is private property. Access is available by kind permission of all the landowners/holders on the route. It is understood that persons entering do so by permission with the consent of the landowner and no matter how often they enter, or in what numbers, they do not do so as of right. As further evidence of the permissive nature of the access, the route will be closed for one day on the 28th February each year in agreement with the landowners. Nothing in this notice shall impact or address any pre-existing public rights of way.

County Kerry
Time 2 days
Length 43.7 km
Grade Moderate

Sheep's Head Way

From 8th July, due to tree harvesting on the route of the Sheep's Head Way at Barnagowlanes, the section over Mullaghmesha has been temporarily re-routed via the Mealagh Valley Community Centre and Ards, re-joining the route at Kealkil, and the same route will be in place for those travelling in the opposite direction. Please follow the diversion signs. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
***No dogs are allowed on the Sheep's Head Way***

County Cork
Time 6 days
Length 171.8 km
Grade Strenuous

Spinc & Glenealo Valley - Glendalough

Car parking fee of 4 euro per day in Upper Lake Car Park

National Parks and Wildlife Service NOTICE: For essential path improvements, the Spinc and Spink Short Route (blue trail) will be closed from 02/09/24 to 30/11/24. This closure will also affect the Spinc & the Wicklow Way (red arrows) and Spinc & Glenealo Valley (white arrows) walking trails. Please see downloadable map showing closed sections highlighted in BLACK.
For your safety, please follow the diversion - see map for diversion. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. NPWS are sorry for any inconvenience this essential work may have caused.

County Wicklow
Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Length 8.8 km
Grade Strenuous

Spinc & Wicklow Way - Glendalough

Car parking fee of 4 euro per day in Upper Lake Car Park

National Parks and Wildlife Service NOTICE: For essential path improvements, the Spinc and Spink Short Route (blue trail) will be closed from 02/09/24 to 30/11/24. This closure will also affect the Spinc & the Wicklow Way (red arrows) and Spinc & Glenealo Valley (white arrows) walking trails. Please see downloadable map showing closed sections highlighted in BLACK.
For your safety, please follow the diversion - see map for diversion. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. NPWS are sorry for any inconvenience this essential work may have caused.

County Wicklow
Time 4 hours
Length 10.4 km
Grade Very Difficult

Spinc - Short Route - Glendalough

Car parking fee of 4 euro per day in Upper Lake Car Park

National Parks and Wildlife Service NOTICE: For essential path improvements, the Spinc and Spink Short Route (blue trail) will be closed from 02/09/24 to 30/11/24. This closure will also affect the Spinc & the Wicklow Way (red arrows) and Spinc & Glenealo Valley (white arrows) walking trails. Please see downloadable map showing closed sections highlighted in BLACK.
For your safety, please follow the diversion - see map for diversion. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. NPWS are sorry for any inconvenience this essential work may have caused.

County Wicklow
Time 2 hours
Length 4.3 km
Grade Strenuous

St Declan's Way

The majority (85%) of this trail is graded Moderate, however the section over the Knockmealdown Mountains (the remaining 15% of the total route) is graded Strenuous.
PLEASE NOTE: There is currently a diversion in place along St Declan’s Way diverting walkers away from the Licky River. Update 19/10/23 - Please note, the footbridge over the Licky River has been washed away by the recent strom. Please follow the diversion signs provided.
Please NOTE: There is a diversion in place along the Coillte Knocknafallia/Dyrick section on the trail to avoid an eroded pathway. The diversion will need to be in place until repairs can be completed in 2024.

County Tipperary
Time 6 days
Length 116.6 km
Grade Moderate

Western Way - Galway

There is an additional 3km between Leenaun and the County Mayo border for those walking both the Galway and Mayo Sections of the Western Way.
Closure Notices:
- Due to the dangerous condition of the boardwalk and an unsafe wooden bridge, the section of the Western Way between Curran Beag (53.4748896, -9.4858508) and Maam Cross (53.4718073, -9.5363816) is impassable and will be closed until further notice - do not walk this section under any circumstances.
- The footbridge at Tullyconor (close to Killary Adventure centre), in the Lettershanbally Coillte forest, is currently closed until further notice due to safety issues. GPS Location: 53.580863, -9.766917

County Galway
Time 2 days
Length 59.3 km
Grade Moderate