The great outdoors: Five long walks to enjoy with your family over the Easter holidays

The Easter holidays are in full swing and the long weekend is a great excuse for your family to spend some time together outside

Sheep's Head Caher Loop walk is among one of the trails you can explore during the school holidays

WALKING TRAILS

Sheep's Head Caher Loop

Cork

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This loop brings the walker on laneways, tracks and paths as it climbs to a low ridge towards the western end of the beautiful Sheep’s Head Peninsula. It continues downhill through hill and farmland, passing the lovely Cahir Lake and reaching the road left earlier, then dropping to the coast and returning to the trailhead, offering spectacular views of Dunmanus Bay and Mizen Head as well as the surrounding countryside. Two other loops start at this trailhead.

In association with Sport Ireland.

 

WALKING TRAILS

Glanageenty Lenihan loop

Kerry

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This loop takes the walker on river bank, forest road, track and path, through forest and farmland, bringing you through a mixture of broadleaf and conifer trees in a remote steep sided valley known as the Sherwood Forest of Munster or Valley of the Fairies, a place of peace and tranquillity along with wonderful variety and stunning views.

The zone along the river forms an important wildlife corridor linking to the nearby bogs of Knockatarriv and Doolaig. It is steeped in history and folklore. These woods would have been used as a refuge both during the Desmond Rebellion and the Irish Civil War. Two other trails start at this trailhead.

In association with Sport Ireland.