Where To Hike In Northern Ireland? - Fixanswer

This walk is around 6 miles long so you'll need to be there early, with water/snacks plus appropriate footwear – the walk itself is marked as ‘easy' but bad footwear could mean sore feet!

Where is the best walking in Ireland?

Dingle Way, County Kerry. Coastal path along the Dingle Way (Shutterstock) ...
The Famine Walk, Connemara. ...
Croagh Patrick, County Mayo. ...
Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walking Route. ...
Wicklow Way, County Wicklow. ...
Errigal, County Donegal. ...
Grand Canal Way, Dublin.

Does Ireland have good hiking?

For such a small island, Ireland punches well above its weight when it comes to hiking options . There are some 954 developed trails all over the country (check out irishtrails.ie for the full list), with vastly differing landscapes.

Are there footpaths in Northern Ireland?

This large forest in Northern Ireland has miles of footpaths to try . This 2 mile circular walk follows a waymarked trail from the Horseshoe car park at the north western edge of the woods. It's a lovely trail with broadleaved and conifer trees, a series of small ponds and nice views of the Glenmakeeran River.

How long is the Ulster Way?

Ulster Way	Length 636 miles (1,024 kilometres)	Location Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland	Trailheads Belfast	Use Hiking

Is Silent Valley a hard walk?

The walk was long but flat & easy . Tarmac all the way to Ben Crom and then you can climb the steps to walk across the dam if you want to. Saw quite a few kids on bikes and scooters on the trail.

Is Silent Valley free?

Silent Valley Mountain Park is open daily (see opening times below) with admission only £5.00 per car .

Where is Ben Crom?

Ben Crom Reservoir	Location County Down, Northern Ireland	Coordinates 54°10′05′′N 05°58′55′′WCoordinates: 54°10′05′′N 05°58′55′′W	Type reservoir	Etymology Ben Crom Mountain

How do you climb carrauntoohil?

First, you walk from Cronin's Yard to the bottom of Devil's Staircase . You can follow the signs for Cronin's Yard Loop, but Carrauntoohil is also signposted (it's the black route). Second comes a straight-forward but strenuous scramble up the Devil's Ladder.

How long is Keeper Hill?

The Keeper Hill Trek ( 8.2 kms , 3 hrs, strenuous) guides you up to the top of Keeper Hill standing at 964m. There are some impressive gullies and waterfalls to observe along the way, including a waterfall known locally as the ‘Spout'. The Slieve Felim Way, a long distance waymarked way passes through these woods.

Where is the Dingle Way?

The Dingle Way is one of over 30 Irish long-distance walking trails. Situated in the south-west of the Ireland , the walk completes a circuit of the Dingle Peninsula, starting and finishing in Tralee, the capital of Kerry. The trail is 179km long and takes an adult who is reasonably fit an average of 8-9 days to walk.

What is the hardest hike in Ireland?

Mount Brandon is one of the most popular mountains on the Wild Atlantic Way with the Faha route leading up to the summit commonly regarded as the most challenging but also most rewarding route. It offers breathtakingly beautiful views of the Dingle Peninsula.

What is the longest hiking trail in Ireland?

At 500 kilometers, The Beara-Breifne Way is Ireland's longest walking trail and allows walkers to hike from Cork to Leitrim. Linking 10 counties and four provinces, the Way was the largest community-based project undertaken in the country.

What is the hardest mountain to climb in Ireland?

Take on Nature: Croagh Patrick , the most dangerous mountain in Ireland.

Is there a right to roam in Northern Ireland?

Although some areas of the countryside may have been used freely for recreation for many years, the public have no general rights to wander over such land . If you use such land, bear in mind that you do so only with the tolerance of the landowner.

Who is responsible for footpaths in Northern Ireland?

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is responsible for maintaining adopted roads (including footpaths and verges).

Who can use a footpath?

Footpath – for use only by pedestrians . Bridleway – can be used by pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists. Byway – can be used by pedestrians, horse riders, cyclists and some vehicles.

Where does the Ulster Way start?

Description. The Ulster Way is a 565 mi trail that starts and end near Belfast in Northern Ireland .

Can you cycle the Ulster Way?

Cycling the Ulster Way allows you to unwind in a place where crisp air and a magnificent landscape embraces you . Covers the south east of Northern Ireland including Belfast, Lisburn, Armagh, Newry, Strangford Lough, and Lough Neagh.

Where is the Ulster Way?

What is the Ulster Way? A 636 mile (1,024km) circular walking route taking in the six counties of Northern Ireland .

Is there a walk around Spelga dam?

Walks nearby – for a range of abilities

For a more strenuous hike, try out the Spelga Dam loop . From the car park, walk west along Kilkeel Road to a bridge crossing the river.

Are dogs allowed in Silent Valley?

The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash . In the Kilkeel River Valley, between Slieve Binnion and Slievenaglogh.

Can you cycle around Silent Valley?

This is a spectacular circular cycling route beneath the High Mournes , with beautiful views across the countryside of patchwork fields and stone walls to the Irish Sea.

Where is Cranfield Beach?

Cranfield West offers a gently sloping, mainly sandy beach located at the entrance to Carlingford Lough , an area designated as being of Special Scientific Interest. Set in an idyllic location at the mouth of Carlingford Lough in County Down, this south facing beach boasts the majestic Mourne Mountains as a backdrop.

Why Silent Valley is called so?

It was the British who coined the name ‘Silent Valley' in 1847 because of a perceived absence of noisy Cicadas . Another story attributes the name to the Anglicization of Sairandhri and a third story, refers to the presence of many Lion-Tailed Macaques, Macaca silenus.

Who owns Silent Valley?

The Silent Valley is administered by Northern Ireland Water which is a Government Owned Company. We use more water every year because of rising living standards and more leisure facilities. On average, each person in Northern Ireland uses 145 litres of water every day.