Recreation

Recreational activities engage public interest, helping people to enjoy and appreciate the countryside and the many aspects of Ireland’s natural and built heritage. Find out more about how you can enjoy Heritage.

Canoeing

Canoeing on Ireland’s system of canals can bring close encounters with wildlife such as this Mute Swan family

Sheepshead Way

The wild landscape along Sheepshead Way.

Joggers

Joggers enjoy the routes along canal paths

Kayakers

Kayakers on the sea off Bere Island

Brown Hare

Hikers will encounter a vast variety of wildlife. Hares may appear in a range of habitats, while puffins are favourites for seawatchers

Lough Hyne

The Lough Hyne woodlands attract walkers throughout the year

Pilgrim Path

Pilgrim Path locations.

Stone Circle

Hikers stop at a stone circle on Sheepshead Way

Lough Derg

The Lough Derg Pilgrim Path.

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