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Clara Vale loop walks are a woodland wonder

Clara Vale loop walks are a woodland wonder

Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 by deirdre
Clara Vale loop walks are a hidden gem in Co Wicklow, nestled between Rathdrum and Laragh. We stumbled across it in October (before the lockdown, thankfully), after going across the narrowest bridge I... Read More
Accessibility struggle is wheel for Leona and Michael

Accessibility struggle is wheel for Leona and Michael

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 by deirdre
The struggle is wheel for Leona Tuck and Michael Hennessy Cullen who love walking trails – well, those they can access. After a car accident at 19, Michael has a T9 spinal cord injury and uses a whe... Read More
Greenways – discover these walking gems

Greenways – discover these walking gems

Posted on September 9, 2020September 9, 2020 by deirdre
Ireland’s greenways were a haven of sanity for many in the past year. The Covid-19 lockdown had many people discovering hiking and walking trails in their locality. Of course, we’re not the on... Read More
Johnstown Castle – walk in the footsteps of history

Johnstown Castle – walk in the footsteps of history

Posted on August 7, 2020August 12, 2020 by deirdre
Johnstown Castle Estate Gardens were a recent re-discovery – and they didn’t disappoint. It’s been a few years since we visited the Castle just outside Wexford town and its Irish Agricultural Mu... Read More
Kilmore Quay and Ballyhealy Beach – wow!

Kilmore Quay and Ballyhealy Beach – wow!

Posted on July 17, 2020August 12, 2020 by deirdre
Kilmore Quay and its iconic thatched cottages in south Wexford was the venue for a recent overnight staycation. A view of the sea, a walk on the beach and I’m a happy woman. And Kilmore Quay, nearby... Read More
Raven Nature Reserve – trees, trails, and time by the sea

Raven Nature Reserve – trees, trails, and time by the sea

Posted on July 7, 2020August 12, 2020 by deirdre
Raven Nature Reserve at Curracloe in Co Wexford combines my twin loves in a walk – woodland and sea views! Essentially, the Nature Reserve at Raven Wood has the magnificent Curracloe Beach to the ea... Read More
Coolmelagh waiting to be discovered

Coolmelagh waiting to be discovered

Posted on June 12, 2020August 12, 2020 by deirdre
You’ll find the Coolmelagh looped walks between Bunclody in north Wexford and Carnew in south Wicklow. You’ll also find stunning views of the Wicklow hills, which makes these Coillte and Wexford W... Read More
Woodland wonder at Ballyfad Wood

Woodland wonder at Ballyfad Wood

Posted on June 4, 2020August 12, 2020 by deirdre
If you love woodland walks, Ballyfad Wood in north Wexford is definitely one to check out. Ireland being Ireland, we need options on rainy days, and Ballyfad Wood, with its sheltered walks, ticks that... Read More
Tomnafinnoge Woods an oak treat in Wicklow

Tomnafinnoge Woods an oak treat in Wicklow

Posted on March 17, 2020August 12, 2020 by deirdre
Tomnafinnoge Woods near Tinahely, Co Wicklow, are a walker’s treat. I’m biased, as I live near them, and regularly walk beneath the umbrella of oak trees. Winter or summer, you can seek co... Read More
Snowdrop season at Altamont Gardens is a treat

Snowdrop season at Altamont Gardens is a treat

Posted on February 5, 2020August 12, 2020 by deirdre
February is snowdrop season at Altamont Gardens in Co Carlow. So, a walk through the ornamental gardens at this time of the year is a must. Seemingly, there are over 100 varieties of snowdrop here, st... Read More
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