Ireland is a walker's paradise offering a wide range of breathtaking walking routes in ancient and un-spoilt landscapes. From peaceful canal banks, to breathtaking costal walks and rugged mountain terrains, Ireland is a destination suitable for walkers of all abilities and interests.

The O'Sullivan Beara Greenway takes in much of this diverse and fascinating landscape. Beginning on the most southerly and untouched of the three County Cork peninsulas, the Beara peninsula, the 350km route links directly to ferry port in Ringaskiddy (Cork city) and makes its way into the lush heartland of central Ireland (through the counties of Counties of Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, Galway, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim and eventually linking to Cavan, Monagahan) and on to Northern Ireland. The O'Sullivan Beara Greenway follows the lines of several existing walking and cycling routes and has the possibility of connecting with many other routes along the line of the Greenway.

For information on Walking Events please see the events list .

Waymarked Walking Ways which FORM PART of the Beara Breifne Greenway:

The Beara Way
The Ballyhoura Way
The Suck Valley Way
The Miners Way and Histrical Trail
Sli Liatroma
The Cavan Way

Walking Routes which will be LINKED to the Beara Breifne Greenway:

The Sheep's Head Way: http://www.irishwaymarkedways.ie/TheSheepsHeadWay.htm
The Kerry Way: http://www.irishwaymarkedways.ie/TheKerryWayE8.htm
The Sleeve Felim Way: http://www.irishwaymarkedways.ie/TheSlieveFelimWay.htm
The Grand Canal Way: http://www.irishwaymarkedways.ie/TheGrandCanalWay.htm

Transport
Travel to Ireland is easy by air and sea, from continental Europe or from Britain. Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) has train services to all major cities. The Irish Bus Service (Bus Éireann) offers local bus services to most cities and rural towns and villages, but the frequency varies seasonally and it is essential to consult timetables to plan your trip. Some B&Bs and hotels will also provide a service to drive you to the start of a walking stage and/or pick you up at the end of the day.
Bus Information: http://www.buseireann.ie
Train Information: http://www.irishrail.ie

Accommodation
The most common type of accommodation along the route is 'B&B's' (Bed and Breakfasts) but there are also many high quality hotels and youth hostels. In areas where walking is popular, accommodation providers often offer facilities for drying clothes and providing packed lunches; some will even make arrangements to drive you to the start of your day's walk or pick you up in the evening.

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