WALKING TRAIL LINKS

Northumberland Railway Walks Society Visit to the Great Southern Trail Newcastle West - May 12 2005. Main link http://www.staff.ncl.ac.uk or link www.staff.ncl.ac.uk

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

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).

USA Since the time of the Sustrans report which recommended development of the GST over 12000 miles of old railway have been converted into cycle/walkways in the U.S.A. The Rails to Trails Conservancy is an umbrella organisation advocating further growth in this leisure activity. Please click on: www.railtrails.org (for overview of all USA trails). www.wvrtc.org (West Virginia rail trails).

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

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

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

Rail-trails in Italy In Italia, fino ad ora le esperienze di recupero e valorizzazione delle linee ferroviarie dismesse come greenways sono state poche ed isolate. http://users.unimi.it/~agra/ingag/greenways/italian/ferrovie/situazione_italiana.htm

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

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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/

TUNNEL HILL RAIL-TRAIL ILLINOIS, U.S.A. The League of Illinois Bicyclists (LIB) is the statewide advocacy voice for all Illinois bicyclists, promoting bicycle access, education, and safety. http://bikelib.org

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.

CANADA - This vast Country is developing a trans-continental cycle route which includes old railways in several sections. www.trentu.ca/ (for a comprehensive overview of the Canadian rail-trail scene).

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

SPAIN - In Spain the trails are called VIAS VERDES literally the way of green (greenways). There are eight hundred miles to be explored: click on www.ffe.es/viasverdes/programme.htm

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. http://www.walking.ireland.ie

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

Irelands-Directory is a useful website that contains links to other sites, including advertisers and affiliate sites. http://www.irelands-directory.com

If you are looking for the leading Walking and Cycling Tour Holiday operators in Ireland, then you can look at Walking Cycling Ireland. http://www.irelandwalkingcycling.com

The inland waterways of Ireland present visitors with a myriad of recreational opportunities. Most visitors are aware of the numerous water based activities available and of the excellent evening entertainments ashore. These pages describe yet more interesting recreational opportunities. They introduce visitors to a set of fascinating places to visit that are within walking distance of the shores and banks of these waterways. http://walks.iwai.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/ 

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 

RICHARD WOULFE & CO. auditor and certified accountants, West Limerick, with over twenty years experience across a wide range of business from the large companies to the sole trader. www.richardwoulfe.ie

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

Walking Tours in Ireland - Walking and Hiking Tours, Holidays and Vacations in Ireland - www.walking-tours-in-ireland.com 

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

Celtic Kerry Walking Tour - An easy Celtic Culture & Walking Holiday & Vacation in Ireland - www.walking-in-ireland.com

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