Council plans to transform Cork into walking haven for tourists

Plans have been drawn up to turn Co Cork into a premier destination for walkers in the hope of boosting tourism revenue.

A report issued by Cork County Council’s tourism special purposes committee (SPC) has identified 104 walking trails which could be enhanced with the help of community organisations and tied into a package with heritage and food trails and water-based activities.

Details of the plan were given by officials to SPC chairman, Independent councillor Alan Coleman and his colleagues, who welcomed its recommendations.