Royal Canal Mullingar Trail
Royal Canal Mullingar Trail

Novelist, 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.

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Ancient East, Dublin Walks, Waterways, Cycle TrailsTracks and TrailsWestmeath, Longofrd, Dublin
Lower Bann Part 2 - The Canoe Trip
Lower Bann Part 2 - The Canoe Trip

After 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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Water Trails, Waterways, Northern IrelandTracks and TrailsChallenging, Antrim, Derry
Ballinastoe to Roundwood, part i
Ballinastoe to Roundwood, part i

TV 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.

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Ancient East, Cycle TrailsTracks and TrailsWicklow, Moderate
Royal Canal Part 2 Dublin Trail
Royal Canal Part 2 Dublin Trail

Dublin 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.

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Ancient East, Dublin Walks, Cycle Trails, Water Trails, WaterwaysTracks and TrailsDublin, Easy
North Dublin Trail 2
North Dublin Trail 2

After 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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Dublin WalksTracks and TrailsDublin, Easy
Valentia Island & Derrynane Trail 1
Valentia Island & Derrynane Trail 1

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.

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Wild Atlantic Way, Cycle TrailsTracks and TrailsKerry, Moderate
Valentia Island & Derrynane Trail 2
Valentia Island & Derrynane Trail 2

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.

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Wild Atlantic Way, Cycle TrailsTracks and TrailsKerry, Moderate
Letterfrack Trail 1
Letterfrack Trail 1

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.

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Wild Atlantic WayTracks and TrailsGalway, Moderate
Letterfrack Trail 2
Letterfrack Trail 2

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.

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Wild Atlantic WayTracks and TrailsGalway, Moderate
Cavan Burren Park, part i
Cavan Burren Park, part i

Met Éireann forecaster Joanna Donnelly, starts her walk in the peaceful border village of Blacklion. Blacklion is a two and half hour drive from Dublin and the Cavan Burren Park is a hidden gem close to the borders of Fermanagh and Monaghan.

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Hidden HeartlandsTracks and TrailsCavan, Easy