Former Wexford Camogie Player, and RTE analyst Ursula Jacob takes a break from her busy family and working life to discover two coastal trails in Co.Kerry.
Starting in Tralee with a bird's eye view of the trail ahead, Ursula sets off along the old ship's canal on a trail that is long but easy under foot and takes her along the coastline and greenway all the way to Fenit.
Read MoreUrsula Jacob heads south towards Waterville for her next walk along the rolling Kerry coastline where land and sea collide.
Ursula settles in for a hike which even though is only 10km long, takes in sections of 3 routes, an Old Butter route, The Kerry Way and the Derrynane Mass Loop.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreIrish 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.
Read MoreOriginally 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.
Read MoreOriginally 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.
Read MoreChefs 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.
Read MoreBroadcaster 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.
Read MorePackie 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.
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 MoreGerry 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.
Read MoreGerry 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.
Read MoreDavid 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.
Read MoreDavid 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.
Read MoreCork 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.
Read MoreCork 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.
Read MoreFormer RTE newsreader Aonghus Mac Grianna explores the wild and under explored Connemara Coastline from Carraroe.
Read MoreFormer 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.
Read MoreArchitect 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.
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