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The
Beara Way
The Ballyhoura Way
The Suck Valley Way
The Miners Way and Histrical Trail
Sli
Liatroma
The Cavan Way
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The
Beara Way
The
Beara Way, incorporating part of the O'Sullivan Bere Way, is a
long distance walking route around the spectacular peninsula with
a large concentration of historical and archaeological sites en
route. The main towns on the route are Kenmare, Glengarrif and
Castletownbere (a commercial fishing port and an excellent centre
for exploring the peninsula). There are a number of colourful
villages in between Allihies, Ardgroom, Adrigole and Eyeries.
Bere Island and Dursey Island offer excellent walking after a
short trip by ferry or cable car.
Route
Details
Glengarriff, Adrigole, Castletownbere, Allihies, Eyeries, Ardgroom,
Lauragh/ Tuosist, Kenmare, Spurs to Dursey Sound and Island, Bere
Island.
Total Distance: 196 km/ 120 miles.
Longest Stage: Adrigole to Castletowbere (24km/14miles)
Highest Point: East of Lough Inchiquim-370m/1210ft.
Maps
and Guide Books
The Beara Way- Wayfarer Series, published by Ordnance Survey Ireland.
The Beara Way Map Guide published by Cork/ Kerry Tourism.
Ordnance Survey Discovery Series Maps No. 78, 84, 85, 1:50,000
(1.25in to 1 mile)
The Waymarked Trails of Ireland by Michael Fewer.
The Trail Walker Guide to the National Trails of Britain &
Ireland by Paddy Dillon.
Transport
and Access
Buss Eireann to Kenmare and Glengarriff and Castletownbere in
the summer. Private buses from Cork to Castletownbere: O'Donoghues,
Castletownbere
Tel: 027 70007; Harringtons , Ardgroom, tel: 027 74003/ 74265.
Route
Contact
Beara Tourism and Development Association
Castletownbere
Co. Cork
Tel: 027 70054
E-mail: bearatours@eircom.net
Web: www.bearatourism.com
The Ballyhoura Way
An attractive and varied walking route which includes lowlands,
mountains and river banks passes through the picturesque town
of Galbally. In 1603 the Irish chieftain, O'Sullivan Bere and
his followers, hunted by the English, passed this way on their
flight to Leitrim. You can retrace their steps across the pastures
and highlands in Ballyhoura , with views of the rolling acres
of the Golden Vale and the six counties of Munster. The Scene
from the summit of Slievenamuc sweeps from the majestic Galtee
Mountains to the rich Glen of Aherlow.
Route Details
St. John's Bridge, Ballyhea, Ballyorgan, Galbally, Limerick Junction.
Total Distance: 80km/50 miles.
Longest Stage: Ballyhea to Ballyorgan-24 km/15 miles.
Higest Point: Castle Philip-480m/1570 ft
Maps and GuideBooks
Ballyhoura Way Map Guide published by Ballyhoura Failte Society.
Ordnance Survey Discovery Series Maps No. 66, 72, 73, 74, 1:50,000
(1.25 in to 1 mile)
The Waymarked Trails of Ireland by Michael Fewer.
Transport
and Access
Rail service to Charleville, Limerick or Limerick Junction.
Bus service from Limerick to Kilfinane twice daily.
Route
Contact
Ballyhoura County Holidays
Kilfnane
Co. Limerick
Tel: 063 91300
E-mail: holidays@ballyhoura.org
Web: www.ballyhouracounty.com
The Suck Valley Way
The
Suck Valley Way on the borders of West Roscommon and East Galway,
incorporating part of the O'Sullivan Bere Way, offers walkers
an opportunity to experience the beauty, peace and tranquility
of this oval-shaped walk.
The route offers an attractive and varied coutryside and passes
over hillsides, through forest, woodlands, bogland and along the
banks of the River Suck and its many lakes and through open countryside.There
is a wide range of historical and archaeological sites en route,
including a unique La Tène Stone dating back to the Iron
Age. For naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts it is a real haven,
offering a rich variety of flora and fauna. Take time out and
meet and talk with the local people in the way villages and small
towns along the route.
Route Details
Walk may be started from any of the following towns and villages:
Ballygar, Creggs, Glinsk, Ballymoe, Castlerea, Ballintubber, Donamon,
Castlecoote, Athleague, Mount Talbot.
Total Distance: 90km/56 miles
Longest Stage: Ballintubber to Castlecoote-20Km/12miles
Highest Point: Mount Mary- 157m/510ft
Maps and Guidebooks
Suck Valley Way Map Book published by Suck Valley development
Co-op.
Ordnance Survey Discovery Maps No. 39, 40, 1:50,000 (1.25 to 1
mile).
Transport and Access
Mainline train to Bublin/ Westport service to Roscommon town and
Castlerea.
Main bus service from Dublin and Galway to Castlerea, Roscommon,
Ballymoe, Ballygar, Athleague and Mount Talbot.
Main bus service from Westport to Roscommon and Castlerea; bis
service from sligo to Castlerea.
Route Contacts
Secretary
Suck Valley Tourism Group
Athleague
Co. Roscommon
Tel: 0903 63602
Fax: 0903 63014
The
Suck Valley Way
Glinsk, via Castlerea
Co. Galway
Tel/Fax: 0907 55257
Email: info@suckvalley.com
Web: http://www.suckvalley.com
The Miner's Way & Historical Trail
The
route traverses the hills and valleys of Leitrim, Roscommon and
Sligo. It leaves the Leitrim Way at Dowra and passes north of
Lough Allen. It then meanders through the coalmining territory
of the Arigna Mountains, tracing the ancient routes followed by
the coalminers on their way to work. Then it goes westward through
the Lough Key Forest Park to Boyle as the Historical Trail. In
then crosses the Curlew Mountains and the Bricklieve Mountains,
Skirting the many megalithic burial mounds of this area. From
Castlebaldwin it heads eastward to rejoin the Miners' Way near
Ballyfarnon.
Route Details
Dowra, Drumkeerin, Geevagh, Arigna, Keadue, Ballyfarnon, Drumshanbo,
Knockvicar, Boyle, Ballinafad, Castlebaldwin.
Total Distance: 118km/ 74 miles
Longest Stage: Castlebaldwin to Ballyfarnon- 24km/15 miles
Highest Point: Corry Mountain 421m/ 1380ft
Maps and Guidebooks
Miners'way & Historical Trail Map Guide Published by east
West Mapping for Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon Co. Councils.
Ordnance Survey discovery Series Maps No. 25, 26, 33, all 1:50,000
(1.25 in to 1 mile)
Transport and Access
Rail and bus to Carrick-on-Shannon or Boyle. Local transport available
from these locations.
Route Contact
Leitrim County Council
Aras an Chontae
Carrick-on-Shannon
Co. Leitrim
Tel: 078 20005
Email: info@arignaminersway.com
Web: www.argnaminersway.com
Northwest
Tourism
Aras Reddan
Temple St. Sligo
Co. Sligo
Tel: 071 61201
Web: www.ireland-northwest.travel.ie
Sli Liatroma
A walk trough a variety of landscape forms common to this beautiful
but little known part of Ireland. Starting by following the east
shore of Lough Allen, the walker travels through increasingly
beautiful scenery until reaching the upland wilderness of Barlear.
The route is made up of tracks old and new in its entirety, resulting
in a fast pace. It is generally more attractive to walk from Drumshanbo
to Manorhamilton.
Route Details
Drumshanbo, Dowra, Manorhamilton.
Total Distance: 48km/30miles
Longest Stage: Dowra to Manorhamilton-32km/ 20miles
Highest Point: Doo Lough- 375m/ 1140ft
Maps and Guidebooks
Leitrim way Map Guide, Published by Leitrim County Council.
Ordnance Survey Discovery Map Series No. 26, 1:50,000 (1.25in
to 1 mile).
The Waymarked Trails of Ireland by Michael Fewer.
Transport and Access
Train, bus to Carrick-on-Shannon for Drumshanbo.
Bus to Manorhamilton
Route Contact
Leitrim County Council
Aras an Chontae
Carrick-on-Shannon
Co. Leitrim
Tel: 078 20005
Northwest
Tourism
Aras Reddan
Temple St. Sligo
Co. Sligo
Tel: 071 61201
Web: www.ireland-northwest.travel.ie
Important Note: This way is in the process of renovation and walkers
may find markers and other trail furniture either missing or damaged.
The Cavan Way
The Cavan Way provides a pleasant hill and valley walking connection
between the Leitrim way between at Dowra on the river Shannon
and the Ulster Way at Blacklion vilage. Following generally the
course of the young river to its source at the mystical Shannon
"Pot", the walk follows quiet valley and riverside Landscapes
to the more unenclosed uplands section between the "Pot"
and Blacklion, which includes the forested Burren area and its
cemetery of ancient tombs, stone megaliths and monuments. Fine
views are obtained from these elevated upland areas.
Route Details
Dowra, Shannon Pot, Blacklion.
Total Distance: 26km/ 16miles
Longest Stage: Dowra to Blacklion-26km/16 miles
Higest Point: Giant's Grave-260m/850ft
Maps and Guidebooks
Cavan Way Map Guide, Published by West Cavan Community Council.
Ordnance Survey Discovery Series Map No. 26, 1:50,000 (1.25in
to 1 mile)
Transport and Access
Air, Rail and Bus to Sligo.
Sligo to Enniskillen bus serves Blacklion
Route Contact
Cavan County Council
Library Services
Cavan Town
Co. Cavan
Tel: 049 4331799
Northwest
Tourism
Aras Reddan
Temple St. Sligo
Co. Sligo
Tel: 071 61201
Web: www.ireland-northwest.travel.ie
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