Former International Rugby player Keith Wood, who was capped 58 times for Ireland and also capped for the British and Irish Lions, has chosen a scenic route near his home town in County Clare for his walk. This is a hike and a boating trip. However there are many trails along the way which can be hiked. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
Read MoreFormer International Rugby player Keith Wood, who was capped 58 times for Ireland and also capped for the British and Irish Lions, has chosen a scenic route near his home town in County Clare for his walk. This is a hike and a boating trip and is shown here in two parts. There are many trails along the way which can be hiked. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
Read MoreBroadcaster and Dublin Northsider Jim Sherwin gets a bird’s eye view of Wicklow, along the cliff walk, from Bray to Greystones in County Wicklow, a journey he’s taken very often in the past. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
Read MoreBroadcaster Jim Sherwin continues his walk along the cliff from Bray to Greystones and meets local experts on the way.
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Read MoreDublin native Annalise Murphy captured the hearts of Irish audiences during the 2016 Rio Olympics when she realised her dream in the Women’s Laser Radial sailing competition by winning a silver medal for Ireland. Annalise will be accompanied by her mother, Cathy McAleavey an Olympian who competed in the 1998 Seoul Olympics as a sailor. They will walk alongside the Royal Canal starting at Spencer Dock, exploring some of the twelve locks, by foot and navigating the last section by boat. The Royal Canal fondly known as the green and silver line, started life in the 1880’s as a major cargo and passenger corridor from Dublin to the River Shannon. With the onset of trains and roads it went into decline but since the 1990’s it was restored into an enchanting 145km inland waterway. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
Read MoreNovelist, broadcaster and travel writer Manchán Magan explores the Royal Canal towpath west from Mullingar along the Royal Canal’s towpath and on the canal itself through Abbeyshrule and Killashee, to where the canal joins the River Shannon.. At summit level, Mullingar is the highest point of the Royal Canal – from there, 25 locks descend east to Dublin and 21 locks descend west to the Shannon. Manchán will walk and cycle to where the Royal Canal joins the River Shannon, exploring the history of the canal along the way. The canal was once a hive of industrial activity and has since been restored so it now serves as a picturesque hub for leisure activities and tourism. Each lock and harbour along his journey tells new stories as Manchán travels into County Longford through Abbeyshrule,Killashee and Clondraa. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
Read MoreWalk through the Garden of Ireland with The Happy Pear twins David and Stephen Flynn and learn about many of Wicklow's natural wonders.
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Read MoreDavid and Stephen Flynn are owners of the Happy Pear restaurant and health food shop in Greystones, Co. Wicklow. David and Stephen compete two walks starting in Avoca in Co. Wicklow. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
Read MoreTV presenter and All Ireland Champion Camogie player, Anna Geary, walks and kayaks on a 60 km route from Toome in Co. Antrim to Coleraine in Co. Derry along the Lower Bann.
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Read MoreAfter leaving Portna, Anna is on a trail that can be cycled along the main road or undertaken via kayak. This picturesque 5km canal excursion takes her from Portna to Movanagher. The final stage of this journey is 20km away in Coleraine. It is the largest town Anna encounters and it is near the mouth of the river Bann.
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Read MoreTV presenter and broadcaster Aoibhin Garrihy and her husband, explorer John Burke present this episode of Tracks and Trails in County Wicklow, featuring walks through the stunning landscape around Roundwood and Vartry Reservoir. This is the first video which starts in Ballinastoe, forest hikes and staggering views on show, Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
Read MoreRoss Lewis is an Irish Michelin star chef and proprietor of restaurant Chapter One. In this episode he takes to the urban Tracks and Trails, which meander along the coastal line of South Dublin. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
Read MoreRoss Lewis is an Irish Michelin star chef and proprietor of restaurant Chapter One. In this episode he takes to the urban Tracks and Trails, which meander along the coastal line of South Dublin. In the second trail he walks from Dalkey to the top of Killiney Hill. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
Read MoreIn this second walk, Aoibhinn and John leave Roundwood behind them and head for the Varty Resevoir where they complete a 10km Loop. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
Read MoreDublin native Annalise Murphy captured the hearts of Irish audiences during the 2016 Rio Olympics when she realised her dream in the Women’s Laser Radial sailing competition by winning a silver medal for Ireland. Annalise will be accompanied by her mother, Cathy McAleavey an Olympian who competed in the 1998 Seoul Olympics as a sailor. In this second walk along the Royal Canal they continue exploring some of the twelve locks, by foot and navigating the last section by boat. The Royal Canal fondly known as the green and silver line, started life in the 1880’s as a major cargo and passenger corridor from Dublin to the River Shannon. With the onset of trains and roads it went into decline but since the 1990’s it was restored into an enchanting 145km inland waterway. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
Read MoreWriter and broadcaster Manchán Magan best known for his travels books and TV series undertakes two looped walks in County Sligo, one around Benbulben Mountain and the other on Streedagh Beach. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
Read MoreWriter and broadcaster Manchán Magan best known for his travels books and TV series undertakes two looped walks in County Sligo, one around Benbulben Mountain and the other on Streedagh Beach. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
Read MoreTV presenter Aidan Power and Hot House Flowers musician Fiachna O' Braonain team up to tackle some cycling and waling together. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
Read MoreTV presenter Aidan Power and Hot House Flowers musician Fiachna O' Braonain team up to tackle some cycling and walking together. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
Read MoreAfter a very enjoyable stroll through the Botanic Gardens Jim Sherwin leaves them behind and meets cup with Pay Liddy, a local tour guide, very familiar with the history of marino and explains why Lord Charlemont, who owned all the land in the area, chose to build an architectural wonder, "The Casino' in Marino. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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