Walks Scheme
The Walks Scheme (previously known as the Comhairle na Tuaithe/Rural Walks Scheme) is an initiative by the Irish Department of Rural and Community Development which funds the maintenance of walks and trails through private and public lands.[1][2][3] The scheme has been in existence since 2008.[4][5]
2024 Expansion
[edit]Following a call for applications in June 2023,[6] an expanded list of walks in the scheme were announced in February 2024,[7] including the first walks in counties Wexford and Monaghan, and trails on off-shore islands Inis Meáin and Cape Clear Island.[8]
Walks
[edit]This is a list of notable walks included in the scheme.
- Monaghan Way[9]
- Lúb Dún Fearbhaí, Inis Meáin[10]
- The Devils Chimney, County Sligo[11]
- Lough Derg Way[12]
- Ardmore Cliff Walk, County Waterford
- Ladysbridge Loop Trail[13]
- Durrow, County Laois#Amenities[14]
- Mount Nebo[15]
- Enniscorthy Promenade[15]
- Lung Lough Gara Way[2]
- Miners Way and Historical Trail, County Roscommon[16]
- Cavan Way[4]
- Mount Melleray pilgrim paths[17]
- Keeldra Lake, County Leitrim[18]
References
[edit]- ^ "Walks Scheme" (PDF). Gov.ie. Department of Rural and Community Development. February 2024.
- ^ a b "€2.4m investment in 70 new walking trails welcomed by IFA". FarmersJournal.ie.
- ^ Kiernan, Lynda. "Laois privately grown woodlands among 62 new Irish eco trail walks". LeinsterExpress.ie.
- ^ a b "'Cavan Way' added to walking scheme". AngloCelt.ie. 29 September 2021.
- ^ "Comhairle na Tuaithe". KeepIrelandOpen.org. 2022. Archived from the original on 27 November 2022.
- ^ "Walks Scheme - Scheme Outline" (PDF). Gov.ie. Department of Rural and Community Development. 2023.
- ^ "Two new Mayo trails added to National Walks Scheme". Con-Telegraph.ie. 29 February 2024.
- ^ "Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces largest ever expansion of Ireland's National Walks Scheme". Gov.ie (Press release). 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Biggest expansion of National Walks Scheme adds 62 new trails". Changing Ireland. February 2024.
- ^ "Three walking trails on Inis Meain added to National Walks Scheme". GalwayDaily.com. 29 February 2024.
- ^ "Two Walks in Mayo included in latest expansion of Ireland's National Walks Scheme". MidWest Radio. 29 February 2024.
- ^ "New look Lough Derg Way relaunched". The Nenagh Guardian. Nenagh. 19 March 2011. p. 8.
- ^ "Seven Cork walks added to National list". EchoLive.ie. 1 March 2024.
- ^ Hartnett, Alan (29 September 2021). "Durrow Leafy Loop added to National Walk's Scheme as part of commitment to boost rural tourism". LaoisToday.ie.
- ^ a b Gately, Bronagh (1 March 2024). "Five County Wexford walking trails included in National Walks Scheme". SouthEastRadio.ie.
- ^ "Walks Scheme". RosLeaderPartnership.ie.
- ^ Colgan, Laura (3 March 2024). "New trails make Ireland an 'international destination for walking and hiking'". IrishStar.com.
- ^ "Four new Leitrim trails added to National Walks Scheme". Independent.ie. 29 February 2024.
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