Five walks if you want to get out and about in the sea breeze

Get into the great outdoors along these walking trails, perfect for a long weekend

From Cork's Capel Way to a cycle loop at Doolin in County Clare or Cahore Point coastal loop in Wexford, there are plenty beautiful coastal walks to choose from

If you just want to get out and get some sea air then here are five lovely coastal walks to choose from. 

WALKING TRAILS

Capel Way Coastal Trail Glen Loop

Cork

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As part of the Capel Way Coastal Trail this is a most enjoyable walk on gravel track and minor road bringing the walker along the coastal path around the tip of Knockadoon peninsula.

You will pass the signal tower (a Napoleonic War lookout tower), a Second World War concrete lookout post and some beautifully maintained thatched cottages, with stunning views of the sea cliffs, Ballycotton Bay and Youghal Bay as well as Capel Island, eventually returning to Knockadoon car park along minor road. Knockadoon Head along with Capel Island and the area of sea between is a national nature reserve. The shorter Island Loop walk also starts at this trailhead.

In association with Sport Ireland.