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Wild Alpaca Way, Five Fingers Strand, Co Donegal
sanctuary. Visitors to its mountains, beaches and cliffs can climb the peaks of the island of Ireland’s highest range, MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, and walk the Burren Way. The Dingle Peninsula and nearby Kerry Way are two other popular trails, while the country’s highest peak, the Carrauntoohil, is a day- long challenge for all-comers. The cycling equivalent, the 106 miles of the Ring of Kerry, is deservedly the most-talked-about biking route in the island. For clients less keen on such exertions, the picturesque coastal towns and villages between Cahersiveen and Killarney are a winner, as are the landscapes and coastline of Connemara, Galway and Mayo. Seasoned walkers should try the
Lough Derg Way in the Hidden Heartlands, where ancient, quaint towns and beautiful lake viewpoints
dot the 40-mile route from Limerick. For some of the best views, step out along a section of the 310-mile Beara-Breifne Way, where rolling countryside and chocolate-box villages are typical of a region studded with bucolic scenes. And those who like to cover ground more quickly can explore on two wheels along the Royal Canal Greenway, a peaceful stretch from Maynooth to Cloondara.
WALK IN THE WILD
From clambering up the Fowley Falls in County Leitrim to strolling along canal paths once graced by barge-pulling horses or canoeing the Shannon Blueway from Carrick- on-Shannon to Rooskey, adventure- loving visitors can recharge their batteries at their own pace. Ireland’s Ancient East region is a feast for clients looking to
ramble across mountain ranges or cycle along glorious greenways. If the ethereally beautiful Priestfield walk in Monaghan’s Rossmore Forest Park is a tiny morsel, then the Munster Vales, covering Tipperary, Limerick, Cork and Waterford, are a three-course meal. Here, the 684 miles of trails offer vistas of lush valleys, waterfalls and rivers stretching away to rugged coastlines. Inland, the mountains are a
MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, Co Kerry
picture-perfect backdrop for a slow-paced guided horseback tour. The Tipperary Mountain Trekking Centre offers treks for all horseriding abilities through
the verdant countryside, followed by an overnight stay in the peaceful surroundings. Clients based in Dublin can enjoy
easy access to all these delights as well as to a new trail, the majestic Wicklow Mountains National Park. Spanning almost 23,000 hectares, the park offers wonderful hillwalking and recreational activities, plus Ireland’s oldest trail, the Wicklow Way.
The Burren, Co Clare
The Gobbins Cliff Path, Co Antrim
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PICTURES: Tourism Ireland/Stefan Schnebelt; Tourism Northern Ireland/ Rob Durston; James Fennell; Clare County Council/Brian Morrison
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