Walks Scheme
Scheme to support walking trails in the Republic of Ireland over public and private lands
The Walks Scheme (previously known as the Comhairle na Tuaithe/Rural Walks Scheme) is an initiative by the Irish Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht which funds the maintenance of walks and trails through private and public lands. The scheme has been in existence since 2008.
Expansions
2024
Following a call for applications in June 2023, an expanded list of walks in the scheme were announced in February 2024, including the first walks in counties Wexford and Monaghan, and trails on off-shore islands Inis Meáin and Cape Clear Island.
2025
22 new walks across 10 counties were announced in May 2025. These included the "Siúlóid an tSáis" loop from Brandon Point, County Kerry, Fowley's Fall in Rossinver, and both the Keenagh Loop and Newport Coastal Trail in County Mayo.
Walks
This is a list of notable walks included in the scheme.
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