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Tag: walking

Walking the Gap of Dunloe

September 21, 2022 by admin

The Gap of Dunloe is a famous scenic route in Kerry that goes from Kate Kearney’s Cottage to the Black Valley. The narrow mountain pass separates the MacGillyCuddy’s Reeks mountain range in the west, from the Purple Mountain range in the east. We parked up at Kate Kearney’s Cottage and walked the route towards the Head of …

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Spike Island, Cork

September 18, 2022 by admin

If you are looking for a walking tour, why not take a trip to Spike Island and walk around a former prison? You can get to Spike Island by a short ferry trip from Cobh, about 25 to 30 minutes from Cork City. Tickets for the ferry and tour of the island are included as …

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Wells House and Gardens, Wexford

September 18, 2022 by admin

Wells House is a great family day out on the grounds of a 17th-century Victorian House, with enchanting woodland walks and lots to do. It is located about 30 minutes from Wexford and about an hour and a half from Dublin (link to location). Note there is an entrance fee and tickets can be booked …

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Dodder Greenway: Firhouse to Cherryfield

April 18, 2022 by admin

A few years ago I did a post on the Dodder Walk from the Firhouse Wier to Cherryfield (the post can be found at this link). I am delighted to see the recent development of a new greenway along the Dodder, which has transformed this section of the walk. The new section, from the Wier …

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The Slieve Bloom Walking Festival

March 24, 2019 by admin

The Slieve Bloom Walking Festival takes place this May Bank Holiday from the 3rd to the 6th of May, 2019. This is the 25th anniversary of the Slieve Bloom Walking Festival, Ireland’s longest running walking festival. All levels of walker are catered for and a full programme of events can be seen by clicking on …

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Tipperary Trails

January 19, 2019 by admin

A collection of trails and walks around Tipperary

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The Offaly Way

January 20, 2019 by admin

The Offaly Way is a linear route linking the Slieve Bloom Way, (at Cadamstown) to Lemanaghan Monastic Site, and to the Grand Canal Way. Only 37kms long, it nonetheless includes areas of mountain and riverside as well as long stretches of bogland. Though the highest point is only 140m, much of the Way commands wide …

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Weekly Walks in the Slieve Bloom Mountains

March 24, 2019 by admin

Weekly Walks in the Slieve Bloom Mountains

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Beachwalk : Inchydoney Beach, Clonakilty, Cork

January 20, 2019 by admin

Inchydoney Beach is a beautiful blue flag beach just 10 minutes from Clonakilty Town in Cork. Inchydoney itself is a small island, long connected to the mainland by two causeways. This is a lovely beach to take a short walk on, anytime of the year. As the beach is quite sandy, it would not be very …

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The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland

January 18, 2019 by admin

The National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin is a brilliant place to visit. It is free to enter the gardens and is a great place to go for a walk. The gardens were founded in 1795 by the Dublin Society (later the Royal Dublin Society) and are today in State ownership through the Office of Public Works. They …

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