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Wicklow Trails
The Wicklow/Dublin uplands are renowned as a spectacular area due to the diversity and quality of its landscape. Throughout this spectacular landscape there are numerous waymarked trails which cater for recreational users of all abilities. To demonstrate just some of what the Wicklow/Dublin uplands has to offer and the range of walking trails available a very small sample of trails are listed below.
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The ‘Sustainable Uplands Agriculture-environment Scheme (SUAS)’ pilot project aims to use innovative means to develop practical and innovative solutions that will address the complex agricultural, environmental and socio-economic challenges associated with the land management of commonages and hill farms in the Wicklow/Dublin uplands.
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Wicklow Uplands Council warmly welcomes today’s announcement that County Wicklow’s growing trail network is to receive a funding allocation of €158,247 under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
Designed to provide funding for the development and maintenance of outdoor amenities such as trails, walkways, cycleways and blueways in rural areas across Ireland, County Wicklow has received funding for 9 projects.
▪️Avondale Link (Rathdrum) - Trail development and enhancement. €18,297
▪️ Tinahely Loops (Tinahely) - Upgrade of trail. €18,000
▪️ Stratford on Slaney Walks (Stratford Village) - Provision of three waymarked walking trails. €17,640
▪️ Brockagh Forest (close to Laragh) - Upgrade of mountain access route through Brockagh Forest to provide access to open hillside at Brockagh Mountain, Mall Hill and Tonelagee €18,000
▪️ Sean Lenihan Extension - Extension of Sean Lenihan Way to link into Macreddin village €19,080
▪️ Baravore Footbridge Replacement - Urgent repair work on footbridge which provides access to Glenmalure Valley €11,250
▪️ Wicklow Long Distance/Multi Day Walks (Countywide) - Marketing and promotion €19,260
▪️ Wicklow Trail Digitising (Countywide)- Marketing and promotion. €17,640
▪️ Trail Usage Monitoring (Countywide) - Real time data on walker numbers across the county €19,080
Over the last year, outdoor recreational pursuits, especially walking, has played an important role in providing options to exercise and stay healthy. With over 500km of waymarked trails that ranges from coastal to upland terrain, and with choices of short to long-distance routes, it’s understandable why Wicklow’s many trails have experienced increased numbers of locals and visitors using them.
This funding allocation will assist in providing a richer and safer experience along with some new options to explore.
The marketing activities detailed in the announcement, will also certainly add further to County Wicklow Tourism’s hugely successful ‘Wicklow Outdoors Outdoors’ brand, which focuses on attracting national and international visitors keen to enjoy the many recreational activities and stunning natural landscapes on offer in the county (Visit Wicklow).
The Council would also like to congratulate and acknowledge the tireless work of Carol Coad, the recently appointed Rural Recreation Officer with County Wicklow Partnership. Carol has been very busy with lots of exciting projects and collaborations that will enhance and promote the growing network of trails throughout Wicklow (Wicklow Trails).
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The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme is a collaborative initiative between the Department of Rural and Community Development and the National Tourism Development Authority, Failte Ireland and this announcement sees a total of €3.2 million being allocated to 173 projects, on foot of applications made in 2020 under Measure 1 of the scheme.
Measure 1 of the scheme supports small-scale local projects, including marketing and promotion activities, with funding of up to €20,000 each.
Under the scheme, project applications for Measure 1 are submitted by Wicklow County Council or County Wicklow Partnership in collaboration with local bodies and communities.
Further announcements in respect of medium and large scale projects under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme, with funding of up to €200,000 and €500,000 respectively for each project, will be made at a later stage.
The full list of successful projects approved today under Measure 1 are available here:
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Comment on Facebook 281276768694863_1784168201739038
Pity they dont do.the houses like they do paths and roads need to be done back roads anyway people live on them.too and council houses you get enough rent do nothing u take rent quick enough
Safe off road car parking making these trails accessible is much needed too
Lisa Rubanowicz This is interesting & great news. Lots of work to be done in Rathdrum & Tinahely
Mary Mckenna Linda Byrne more walks 😊
Well the police will be very busy turning people back if all these walks come into play oh did I see anything about car parks ordo you still just drop cars in entrances.
Mick Hanney
Good news
Some good news!!!
Money for maintenance always welcome.
Photos from Garda Siochana Wicklow's post
Comment on Facebook 281276768694863_1782533878569137
you aloud go to busy shop... not aloud walking in hills... stupidity
Well done Gardai. Pity to see them having to do this work because people wont stay away.
The country is full of idiots.