Great Southern Trail, Gortbui, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, Ireland. Tel: +353 (0) 69 62597

 

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WALKING TRAIL LINKS

Link to www.irishtrails.ie

Walk Ireland is an initiative of the Irish Sports Council. Contact Details  Cormac McDonnell, Programme Executive. National Trails Office, Irish Sports Council, Top Floor, Block A, Westend Office Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland. Tel: +353 (0)1 8608800 Email: Cormac MacDonnell or www.irishtrails.ie

Walking is truly the best way to experience the beauty of the Shannon Region. A network of quiet country roads and lanes, forest paths and mountain trails will take you to the heart of the beautiful, rural countryside. www.shannonregiontourism.ie/ 

Car Hire Limerick Find the cheapest deals for car hire in Limerick using the easy to use car hire comparison site, absolutely free. www.121carhire.com/2542.html

Tailor-Made Tours offer self-guided tours on the Waymarked Ways and customised itineraries. Self-guided walking holidays on Ireland's Waymarked Ways Juliet Murphy, Tailor-Made Tours Ltd. Ferry Road, Keel, Castlemaine, Co. Kerry Ireland. Direct line + 353 66 9766007 Mobile + 353 87 3344031 E-mail info@tailor-madetours.com Web www.tailor-madetours.com

Walking and talking in two of the most beautiful regions of Ireland: Antrim, in the north-east, with its strong Scottish links and Donegal, in the north-west, with its Irish-speaking communities and ancient history. http://www.walktalkireland.com

The Dingle Way Companion, South-West Ireland, long distance walking guide with maps, social, historical, archaeological, folklore and other essential information, including contact information. http://homepage.eircom.net/~dinglewaycompanion 

Go Visit Ireland - Walking, Hiking, Cycling, Golf, Horse Riding, Fishing and Self Drive Tours in Ireland - www.govisitireland.com

Mobility Product Solutions, supplier of mobility, rehabilitation and community care products. http://www.mobilityproducts.ie/

Mike Mac Domhnaill book Widow’s Son/Mac Baintrí reflect on locality, history, nature, family, world, belief. They were written over many years. There are 52 poems in English. http://mikemacdomhnaill.com

Irish Whiskey Event - Fun, Innovative & Informative Whiskey Tasting Events in Killarney and Ireland - www.irishwhiskeyevent.com

John Morris Abbeyfeale, County Limerick painter full-time, mostly self taught, John took painting lessons from Brian Quinn after meeting him painting Plein air in 1997. www.johnmorrisartist.com

International Links

www.internationaltrailsday.com (organises world wide rail-trail walking day? Great Southern Trail features)

Simonseeks.com, a travel website where a community of travellers, journalists and celebrities can share their reviews on different destinations. www.simonseeks.com has been set up by Simon Nixon

RideTHISbike.com primary missions of this project are to promote bicycle advocacy & eco tourism. For information check out http://www.ridethisbike.com or Great Bikeways and Bike Trails Worldwide - A list of great bikeways worldwide including trail links, features and descriptions. http://ridethisbike.com/

GREAT BRITAIN - Here SUSTRANS (an acronym for sustainable transport) has developed hundred of miles of rail-trails. Sustrans was commissioned by Shannon Development in l988 to carry out a comprehensive feasibility study on the GST. They can be accessed at: www.sustrans.org (for an overview of cyclist/walker friendly routes in Britain.

NEW ZEALAND - The Otago Central rail-trail traverses some majestic scenery for over 90 miles. www.otagocentralrailtrail.co.nz

AUSTRALIA - Australia has its own Great Southern Trail! Read about it on www.promcountry.com.au/railtrail/ For details of all Australian trails www.railtrails.org.au

Audio Tour Audio tour from Tourcaster - walk through exotica at your pace! http://www.tourcaster.com/

You may also like to visit: www.cameltrail.com (for details of a Cornish trail) www.c2c-guide.co.uk (a cycle route from the Irish to the North Sea).

The Directory of Clubrural Tourism (El Directorio de Turismo Clubrural) www.clubrural.com

THE RAILWAY RAMBLERS SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN The club's main purpose is to bring together groups of like-minded people to explore old railways, but it has also done much to encourage the preservation of old railway lines as public footpaths and cycleways. www.railwayramblers.org.uk

The Rails to Trails Conservancy is an umbrella organisation advocating further growth in this leisure activity. Click on: www.railtrails.org (for overview of all USA trails). www.wvrtc.org (West Virginia rail trails).
 

 

FAMINE CEMETERY PANEL in Newcastle West

FAMINE CEMETERY PANEL in Newcastle West

Walking in Ireland. Whether your interests lie in short, easy walks or long distance walking, whether you prefer guided walks or to organise your walking independently, this site will help you make the most of your trip by assisting you in sourcing information and in booking your holiday to Ireland.

 walking.ireland.ie

The inland waterways of Ireland present visitors with a myriad of recreational opportunities. http://walks.iwai.ie

 

 

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