Walks Scheme

The Walks Scheme (previously known as the Comhairle na Tuaithe/Rural Walks Scheme) is an initiative by the Irish Department of Rural and Community Development which funds the maintenance of walks and trails through private and public lands.[1][2][3] The scheme has been in existence since 2008.[4][5]

2024 Expansion

Following a call for applications in June 2023,[6] an expanded list of walks in the scheme were announced in February 2024,[7] including the first walks in counties Wexford and Monaghan, and trails on off-shore islands Inis Meáin and Cape Clear Island.[8]

Walks

This is a list of notable walks included in the scheme.

References

  1. ^ "Walks Scheme" (PDF). Gov.ie. Department of Rural and Community Development. February 2024.
  2. ^ a b "€2.4m investment in 70 new walking trails welcomed by IFA". FarmersJournal.ie.
  3. ^ Kiernan, Lynda. "Laois privately grown woodlands among 62 new Irish eco trail walks". LeinsterExpress.ie.
  4. ^ a b "'Cavan Way' added to walking scheme". AngloCelt.ie. 29 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Comhairle na Tuaithe". KeepIrelandOpen.org. 2022. Archived from the original on 27 November 2022.
  6. ^ "Walks Scheme - Scheme Outline" (PDF). Gov.ie. Department of Rural and Community Development. 2023.
  7. ^ "Two new Mayo trails added to National Walks Scheme". Con-Telegraph.ie. 29 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces largest ever expansion of Ireland's National Walks Scheme". Gov.ie (Press release). 28 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Biggest expansion of National Walks Scheme adds 62 new trails". Changing Ireland. February 2024.
  10. ^ "Three walking trails on Inis Meain added to National Walks Scheme". GalwayDaily.com. 29 February 2024.
  11. ^ "Two Walks in Mayo included in latest expansion of Ireland's National Walks Scheme". MidWest Radio. 29 February 2024.
  12. ^ "New look Lough Derg Way relaunched". The Nenagh Guardian. Nenagh. 19 March 2011. p. 8.
  13. ^ "Seven Cork walks added to National list". EchoLive.ie. 1 March 2024.
  14. ^ Hartnett, Alan (29 September 2021). "Durrow Leafy Loop added to National Walk's Scheme as part of commitment to boost rural tourism". LaoisToday.ie.
  15. ^ a b Gately, Bronagh (1 March 2024). "Five County Wexford walking trails included in National Walks Scheme". SouthEastRadio.ie.
  16. ^ "Walks Scheme". RosLeaderPartnership.ie.
  17. ^ Colgan, Laura (3 March 2024). "New trails make Ireland an 'international destination for walking and hiking'". IrishStar.com.
  18. ^ "Four new Leitrim trails added to National Walks Scheme". Independent.ie. 29 February 2024.