National Trails Day

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National Trails Day 2011 - Sunday, October 2nd
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY is a celebration of Ireland’s wonderful variety of trails and a chance for everyone to enjoy some of our most beautiful countryside, forests, mountains and lakes. With miles and miles of trails to explore, there is a trail to suit everyone.
Search by county, theme or suitability to find an event which best suits you. From canoeing on the Liffey to an edible trail around Cape Clear, family orienteering to trail walking workshops, there are plenty to chose from.
Would you like to organise an event? Download the National Trails Day 2011 Organising an Event document for more information and then upload your event thrugh the online form!
For information on trails near you, visit:
www.coillteoutdoors.ie
www.irishtrails.ie
www.discoverireland.ie
www.walkni.com

Green Loop Trail Cycle
The National Trails Office/Irish Sports Council are organising an Open Cycle on the Green Loop Trail for National Trails Day 2011.

The cycle will cover a distance of 40km along the Green Loop Trail, which is being opened for the day by the local authorities and Waterways Ireland. The trail connects a number of recreation parks in the greater Dublin area with the scenic Grand and Royal Canals. It will be fully waymarked and is a ideal for walking, cycling, walking or running.

The cycle will take place on Sunday 2nd of October at Phoenix Park (Visitor Centre), with registration beginning at 10:30am.

Cyclers can choose to cycle the trail themselves or cycle in National Trails Office led groups! Numbers will be limited, please email lchen@irishsportscouncil.ie to RSVP.

Walkers and runners are also welcome to complete the whole length or segments of the trail.

More information can be found here.

GASP gary

Join us for free event on National Trails Day, Silent Valley Treasure Trail. More info at http://www.nationaltrailsday.ie
Silent Valley is in the Mourne Mountains, Co Down.


In 1920, a great gathering of fair folk was held in Happy Valley.
Fair folk had been living in the Happy Valley for many centuries, watching as the Human population around them grew. They came to realise that the Humans were planning to build a reservoir, which would flood their homes and landscape, and so the gathering was called to decide what should be done.
The gathering was attended by thousands of fair folk, who after fierce debate, determined that they would find somewhere else to live. So representatives were sent out to discover a land that could accommodate their numbers.
It was also decided that secret clues would be left behind in order to direct others to their new home…

Your task is to seek the clues and to discover the location of the fair folk’s new home.

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On Sunday October 2nd (National Trails Day) South Dublin County Sports Partnership (SDCSP) are inviting people to participate on “Ramble Aid”, a walk from Thomas Davis GAA club on Kiltipper Road, Tallaght up to Bohernabreena reservoir and back. This scenic walk to a hidden part of the county is free of charge but people are asked to make a donation of any size towards famine relief in East Africa. See www.rambleaid.ie

mayorro

There are lots of events taking place in Mayo for National Trails day but here are just two to tempt you out and come west!!

Louisburgh Cycle
Situated 14 miles from westport on the southwest corner of Clew Bay, the town of Louisburgh is launching two of its cycle routes, a leisurely 7km route and a 19km route on more varied terrain for those with previous cycling experience. Both routes are set along quiet country roads, with gentle hills, amongst stunning scenery.
Meeting point is the Old Convent in Louisburgh at 2.00pm, see you there...

Mulranny - Look Out Hill Loop Walk
Described as one of the most beatiful short walks in this island, this looped walk has the added attraction of the possibility of spotting a rare old Irish goat along the way. Registration takes place at 11.30 in the Mulranny Park Hotel, walk commences at 12.00. Bring your hiking boots, raingear and a walking stick!!

There are a host of other events, walk a section of the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail, cycle the Mulranny to Achill section of the Great Western Greenway, to a choice of walks in Tourmakeady, Clogher, Keenagh & Ballycastle. Check out www.nationaltrailsday.ie

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SPECTACULAR WALK FOR NATIONAL TRAILS DAY

For anyone looking for a long, strenuous walk in incredible surroundings nect Sunday check out www.nationaltrailsday.ie

Black Head Loop Walk in Co Clare is the place to be.

26km in the finest terrain the Burren has to offer

Hosted by Clare Outdoor Club