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Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands – a joy for walkers

Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands are a joy for walkers. There are numerous trails and greenways meandering through idyllic landscapes. Beara Breifne Way The historic Beara Breifne Way is Ireland’s longest waymarked trail, stretching 500km. The follows the legendary 14-day march by the chieftain, Dónal Cam O’Sullivan Beare, and his 1,000 supporters in 1603. Along [...]

By |2023-02-14T16:04:27+00:00February 14th, 2023|Ireland's Hidden Heartlands|Comments Off on Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands – a joy for walkers

Mourne Park – walk through rare and ancient woodland

Mourne Park, near Kilkeel in Co Down, is home to some of the rarest and most ancient woodland in Ireland. It is now open to the public for the first time in 500 years. The area includes 73 hectares of incredibly rare ancient woodland – defined as having existed continuously since 1600 [...]

By |2023-01-02T18:16:00+00:00January 2nd, 2023|Northern Ireland|Comments Off on Mourne Park – walk through rare and ancient woodland

River Suir – a blueway bliss

The Suir Blueway in Tipperary is home to 53km of stunning scenery and hidden historical gems. You'll enjoy the 21km of walking and cycling trail from Carrick-on-Suir to Clonmel. In addition, there's a further 32km of the waterway to canoe and kayak as far as Cahir. The river towpath from Carrick-on-Suir to [...]

By |2022-12-11T15:25:57+00:00December 11th, 2022|Tipperary, Ireland|Comments Off on River Suir – a blueway bliss

Forest bathing will make you feel better

Guest writer and forest bathing guide Cathelijne de Wit outlines the benefits of forest bathing: ​Everyone who enjoys the great outdoors knows how good it feels to spend time in nature. The fresh air, being surrounded by trees, and the sound of birdsong all have a calming effect on us. Connecting with [...]

By |2022-06-28T16:25:04+00:00June 28th, 2022|News|Comments Off on Forest bathing will make you feel better

Delta Sensory Gardens an oasis of calm

Delta Sensory Gardens in Carlow town are an oasis of peace. This is a wonderful collection of interconnecting gardens, set on 2.5 acres. As you walk around, your senses are treated to the sounds of waterfalls and birdsong. Your eyes will fall on flowers and foliage of different hues. Different surfaces from [...]

By |2022-06-02T14:17:59+00:00June 2nd, 2022|Carlow, Ireland|Comments Off on Delta Sensory Gardens an oasis of calm

Courtown Woods – trees and trails to discover

Courtown Woods is a must-visit when you are visiting this seaside village in north Wexford. It dates back to pre-Famine times, and has a lovely mix of trails. Even better, there's a whiff of garlic in late-Spring, followed by beautiful bluebells in May. There are four short trails here, whereby you can [...]

By |2022-05-27T14:23:20+00:00May 27th, 2022|Ireland, Wexford|Comments Off on Courtown Woods – trees and trails to discover

Camino de Santiago – a walker’s paradise

Guest writer Mary Fleming walked part of the Camino de Santiago while visiting her daughter who was studying in Santiago de Compostela. A branding specialist, she brought her love of design and all things visual to her review! Read on: The Camino de Santiago is evident from the time you land in [...]

By |2022-04-27T14:19:06+00:00April 27th, 2022|Spain|Comments Off on Camino de Santiago – a walker’s paradise

Offaly at heart of Hidden Heartlands

Offaly is literally a hidden gem, with its wide-open spaces and stunning nature. Now part of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, it is a great spot to switch gears and really relax and enjoy yourself. Lough Boora Discovery Park Lough Boora Discovery Park is ideal for families – and children love the Fairy Trail. [...]

By |2022-04-07T14:29:07+00:00April 6th, 2022|Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Offaly, Ireland|Comments Off on Offaly at heart of Hidden Heartlands

Kilmacurragh Gardens – a heritage treasure trove in Wicklow

Kilmacurragh Gardens in Co Wicklow are a treat to walk around. If you can, April is a great time to visit, with Rhododendron Week usually the first week of the month. This year, 2022, Rhododendron Week at Kilmacurragh Gardens is from April 2-10. Did you know that Kilmacurragh Gardens is part of [...]

By |2022-03-30T15:49:53+00:00March 30th, 2022|Ireland, Wicklow, Ireland's Ancient East|Comments Off on Kilmacurragh Gardens – a heritage treasure trove in Wicklow

Mullaghmeen Forest a Westmeath wonder

Mullaghmeen Forest is worth a visit – well worth a detour off the Dublin-Sligo road into Co. Westmeath. This is one hidden gem you must add to your bucket list! Mullaghmeen Forest is located between Castlepollard and Oldcastle and is the largest planted beech forest in Ireland. Best of all, this is [...]

By |2022-04-06T14:25:48+00:00March 21st, 2022|Westmeath, Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Ireland|Comments Off on Mullaghmeen Forest a Westmeath wonder
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