Walks & Wilderness

Woodland Walks at Belvedere House

Belvedere can be a place of quiet contemplation and also a bustling, vibrant, colourful place with the many events held there, it is a place resonant of the past but relevant to the future.

Dún na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park

Heritage tours at Dún na Sí are delivered by proud local guides who will immerse you in the unique stories Ireland’s past from ancient ring forts to traditional crafts, music and dance.

Mullaghmeen Forest Trails

Mullaghmeen in north Westmeath is the largest planted beech forest in Ireland. This 1,000 acre broadleaved forest has an extensive network of way marked trails for varying levels of fitness.

Portlick Millennium Forest

This is a wonderful walk that explores the wooded glades and farmlands of Portlick and the Whinning peninsula of Lough Ree. The trail is 5 km with shorter alternatives.

Shannon Banks Walk & Nature Trail

This walking trail starts at the rear of Athlone Castle and is approximately 5kms long. It is a looped bi-directional walk which takes you along the banks of the River Shannon and the old Athlone Canal.

St. Feichin's Way, Fore

St. Feichin's Way is a 3km Looped Walk around the beautiful and historic landscape for Fore village, allowing visitors to explore this early Christian settlement which was converted by the Anglo-Normans into a chartered walled town with an important Benedictine priory.

National Famine Way

A 165km way marked walking/cycling trail commemorating a heartbreaking walk of forced emigration in 1847 at the height of the Irish famine.  It begins at the memorial glass wall at National Famine Museum | Strokestown Park in Roscommon and continues through six counties to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin’s Docklands. The route is marked by more than 30 pairs of bronze children’s shoes. 

Tudenham Park Trail

Soak up the tranquility and enjoy scenic views across Lough Ennell with a woodland walk through the historic lakeshore grounds of Tudenham Park House. Nestled among the trees is one of the latest and magnificent creations from Mullingar woodcarver Richie Clarke, famous for his mythological carvings.

Royal Canal Greenway

Stretching alongside the historic 225-year-old canal, the Royal Canal Greenway is known for its scenic beauty, rich heritage and abundant wildlife, with routes from 6km to the full 130km. The off-road level towpath is an ideal setting for walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages and stages.

Old Rail Trail Greenway

This 43km greenway will bring you from the Royal Canal in Mullingar to the River Shannon in Athlone. Entirely off-road and mostly flat, this trail is very safe for families and perfect for a leisurely stroll or cycle. Your ideal way to explore Ireland's Hidden Heartlands.

Cloncrow Bog and Village Trail Tyrrellspass

Cloncrow Bog and Village Trail will guide you through one of the few remaining intact Raised Bogs in the Midlands and on through the village of Tyrrellspass where you can explore its rich and unique Architectural and Historic heritage.