Rural Recreation

Rural Recreation and The Walks Scheme

There are over 100 participants taking part in the Walks Scheme in North Clare, maintaining not only the long distance Burren Way, but also the Ballyvaughan Wood loop (9 km), the Blackhead loop (26 km), the Carran Loop (9 km), The Lough Avalla Farm loop (6 km), the Templecronan loop (5 km), the Fanore to Ballyvaughan Trek (21 km), and the Cliffs of Moher coastal walk (20 km). The Walks Scheme was closed in 2010, and unfortunately cannot accept new landowner applications at this time. The plan for government has an objective to double the amount of farmers on the Walk Scheme so the scheme may open up again soon, please contact the Clare RRO for details.
As well as the Walk Scheme trails, CLDC is also involved in a number of other trail projects in the County including the 12 O’Clock Hills in partnership with the local development group. CLDC also works with Clare Walks Ltd on the Ballycuggeran Loop and the East Clare Way.
Rural Recreation Officer Contact Details

 

Walking Trail Information

 

For detailed maps and directions on all approved trails in County Clare please visit clare-getsidetracked.ie

 

It is with kind permission of landowners that these and all rural walking routes all around the county are accessible to walkers. It is important that walkers and rural recreationalists recognise this and follow the principles of Leave No Trace when in the outdoors, which includes respect for landowners, their animals and their property.

Cliffs of Moher Trail Closures

Notice of Temporary Closure of Sections of the Cliffs of Moher Trail from August 22nd, 2024 The following sections of the Cliffs of Moher trail will be closed to the general public on a temporary basis from Thursday August 22nd, 2024 for trail safety works. • Access...

Securing Socio-Economic Rights and a Just Transition in Clare – You’re invited, Monday Nov 6th!

“One of the main things we’ve learned is that if we can improve the services needed by those of us who are worst off, that actually everyone will benefit.” Come along on Monday Nov 6th to find out more about this one-of-a-kind ground-up research study in Clare!

CLDC Circular Economy Project Repurposing Windfarm Blades Wins International “Best New Initiative” Award

The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) announced on Friday that the Irish pilot project “Repurposing Windfarm Blades,” by Clare Local Development Company, has been named as the Best New Initiative (BNI), in the prestigious UIAA 2023 Mountain...

Express your interest now for Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme!

Closing date for applications is Friday 11th of August.

Innovative Interactive Photo Posts Project

CLDC launch Co. Clare’s Interactive Photo Posts Project

 

Contact Eoin

If you would like more information please contact Eoin on +353 86 812 2030 or email ehogan@cldc.ie

 

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