Down the old bog road... 03.08.07

INISHOWEN'S newest hill walking trail was launched yesterday in bright sunshine and a fresh trekking breeze. The Inishowen Head Walk begins in Shroove just north of Greencastle and follows the route of an old bog road in a 7km loop. It includes part of an historic link route between Shroove and Kinnagoe Bay.
	Donegal walking and trails development officer, Jeremy Smith described the beauty and history attached to the waymarked way. "The walk winds its way through remote countryside with stunning sea views and coastal scenery and passes sites of historic interest such as St. Columba's last landing place in Ireland before departing for the
Scottish island of Iona," he said. The trail has been developed in partnership with the North East Inishowen Tourism and Development Company Ltd. Mr. Smith said that local community involvement at all stages of development and maintenance of walks and trails was "critical to their long-term success".

"Local people need to feel that they are getting the walks they want and that their views and aspirations are key considerations in the planning and development process. "Equally, Donegal County Council need to feel confident that any investment will be valued by the communities where investment is being made," he said.
Inishowen Head Walk and a further 15 trails across the county, have been included in a project to provide internet based information on walks in County Donegal. Information sheets on each walk including map, how to get there, the distance involved and level of difficulty, will be available shortly. For more information you can email jsmith@donegalcoco.ie For more photos of launch of Inishowen Head Walk click here .
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