There is a reason Kerry is called The Kingdom, as Cathy takes to two majestic parts of the county to conquer beautiful trails. Cathy’s episode starts with a 15km walk from the pretty village of Ventry in Co. Kerry to the top of Slea Head and the high point of this trail where the Blasket Islands, Coumeenole Beach and the vast Atlantic Ocean are spread out far below.

Irish author Cathy Kelly’s second walk is a 12km hike from Torc Waterfall in Killarney, Co. Kerry through Killarney National Park as far as Lord Brandon’s Cottage and back to Ross Castle by boat.

Originally from Dublin, Steve Wickham has been living in Sligo for 20 years. Best known for his fiddle playing in the band The Waterboys, when he’s not touring or recording Steve and his wife Heidi spend their time exploring the many tracks and trails county Sligo has to offer. Steve and Heidi do two challenging walks over two days. Heidi knows this landscape intimately – she is a member of the Sligo mountain rescue team. These are magnificent walks taking in ancient history, incredible elevated views and seascapes.

Originally from Dublin, Steve Wickham has been living in Sligo for 20 years. Best known for his fiddle playing in the band The Waterboys, when he’s not touring or recording Steve and his wife Heidi spend their time exploring the many tracks and trails county Sligo has to offer. Steve and Heidi do two challenging walks over two days. Heidi knows this landscape intimately – she is a member of the Sligo mountain rescue team. These are magnificent walks taking in ancient history, incredible elevated views and seascapes.

Chefs Derry Clarke and Kevin Thornton trek across the Beara Peninsula in south-west Ireland. The Beara Peninsula in south west Cork is full of spectacular scenery and stunning views. Everywhere there is beauty in natural landscape and history. Derry Clarke and Kevin Thornton, two celebrity chefs, who didn't really know each other except professionally, agreed to venture out from Allihies, a tiny village which was the home to the Coppermines back in the early 1900's. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

Broadcaster and Irish Soccer hero undertakes a challenging walk through the Bluestack Mountains in his native County Donegal. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

Packie Bonner, former Irish soccer goalkeeping great, returns to his native Donegal for this episode of Tracks and Trails and takes on the challenging 40km walk over the Bluestack Mountains. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

Writer 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.

Writer 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.

Gerry Murphy is a meteorologist and presents the weather forecast on television. A five and a half hour drive from Dublin and an hour and a half from Tralee, is the starting point for Gerry’s walk. Cahersiveen is a small but bustling town that sits in one of Kerry’s most scenic areas. Gerry knows this area well and lived here for six years. He is doing two walks over two days. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

Gerry Murphy is a meteorologist and presents the weather forecast on television. A five and a half hour drive from Dublin and an hour and a half from Tralee, is the starting point for Gerry’s walk. Cahersiveen is a small but bustling town that sits in one of Kerry’s most scenic areas. Gerry knows this area well and lived here for six years. He is doing two walks over two days. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

David Gillick, an Irish international 400m runner and broadcaster undertakes a 12km loop walk, starting in Letterfrack in Co. Galway. He walks the Diamond Hill Loop with Ger O’Donnell, the Conservation Manager of Connemara National Park. He concludes the walk with a visit to Kylemore Abbey and The Walled Gardens and then returns to Letterfrack. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

David Gillick, an Irish international 400m runner and broadcaster undertakes a 12km loop walk, starting in Letterfrack in Co. Galway. He walks the Diamond Hill Loop with Ger O’Donnell, the Conservation Manager of Connemara National Park. He concludes the walk with a visit to Kylemore Abbey and The Walled Gardens and then returns to Letterfrack. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

Cork native TV presenter Sinead Kennedy is in County Mayo on the western slopes of the Ox Mountains which are the location of some of Ireland’s finest walks. The Larganmore Loop, not far from Foxford, takes Sinead through some unique habitats and scenery. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

Cork native TV presenter Sinead Kennedy is in County Mayo on the western slopes of the Ox Mountains which are the location of some of Ireland’s finest walks. The Larganmore Loop, not far from Foxford, takes Sinead through some unique habitats and scenery. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

Former RTE newsreader Aonghus Mac Grianna explores the wild and under explored Connemara Coastline from Carraroe.

Former RTE newsreader Aonghus Mac Grianna explores the wild and under explored Connemara Coastline from Carraroe. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

Architect and popular television personality, Dermot Bannon, explores the island of Inishturk, nine miles off the coast of County Mayo. Mayo is the heartbeat of The Wild Atlantic Way with the longest coastline, the largest island and the highest sea cliffs in Ireland. It also boasts a rich tapestry of landscape, from lonely islands to magnificent mountain valleys. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

The North Western Corner of Co.Mayo is one of Ireland's most remote areas and it is here that Kathriona Devereux explores a challenging walk with writer and walking guide Declan Cunningham. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

Kathriona and Declan meet conservation ranger Irene O"Brien who spends much of her time on the Mayo coast keeping a watchful eye on the wildlife population. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

Journalist and reporter, Paschal Sheehy walks the Kerry Head, beginning and finishing his journey at Ballyheigue beach. He also strolls through the forests of Glanageenty, where he is met by John Lenihan, the man who designed the walk. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

Journalist and reporter, Paschal Sheehy walks the Kerry Head, beginning and finishing his journey at Ballyheigue beach. He also strolls through the forests of Glanageenty, where he is met by John Lenihan, the man who designed the walk. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

Scientist, lecturer, broadcaster and 2005 Rose Of Tralee, Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, a native of Mayo, enjoys two scenic journeys at Caraheigue (Ceathruthaidhg) and Black Sod Bay. In the first of her two trails, she sets off on a bike along from Belmullet, visiting a weather station and Colaiste Uisce. This undiscovered part of North mayo is covered on bike and on foot and gives the hiker an idea of just how much there is to see and do in this beautiful part of the country. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

Scientist, lecturer, broadcaster and 2005 Rose Of Tralee, Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, a native of Mayo, enjoys two scenic journeys at Caraheigue (Ceathruthaidhg) and Black Sod Bay. In this second film, Aoibhinn travels to a light house and weather station to learn the history of this important building and then travels on across the landscape taking in outstanding sculptures, legends of saints and learning about the history of this spectular area from some local women. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

Mulranny, Co.Mayo is the starting point for broadcaster Jim Sherwin's exploration of the walks and trails that this spectacular corner of the country has to offer. It's a journey that Jim shares for a time with his grandsons Alex and Matthew as they follow the Greenway, the new cycle path constructed on the route of the defunct railway from Westport to Achill. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

Mulranny, Co.Mayo is the starting point for broadcaster Jim Sherwin's exploration of the walks and trails that this spectacular corner of the country has to offer. It's a journey that Jim shares for a time with his grandsons Alex and Matthew as they follow the Greenway, the new cycle path constructed on the route of the defunct railway from Westport to Achill. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

Meterologist Evelyn Cusack undetakes two challenging loops in the Burren in Co.Clare. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.

Meterologist Evelyn Cusack undetakes two challenging loops in the Burren in Co.Clare. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.