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County Kildare Walking Routes Project
EVALUATION WALKING ROUTE 23: Ardscull Moate (proposed)
This route is a country road walk of 13kms that includes a stretch of bogland, mixed forest
and a Norman Motte of national importance on a high point
affording scenic views of the Barrow Valley and the foothills
of Wicklow. There is a wildflower garden and memorial to
the 1903 Gordon Bennett motor race on the route. The
route is well served by public transport and is suitable for
all levels of walker included the disabled. Signage is well
developed and the route is proposed by an active local
community group. Although the entire route is along
roadway including the busy N78 stretches are along
pleasant country road. There is evidence of erosion of
the Motte from the number of people climbing to the top.
Route 24 scored 151 out of a potential total of 250 (60%). See detailed scoring in
Appendix 2.
EVALUATION WALKING ROUTE 25: Lullymore (Proposed)
This route is a combined Canal Bank and Bogland walk of 30 kms. It is indicated in the
County Development Plan as one of the long distance walking routes proposed for the
Robertstown Countryside. The circular route links the
Grand Canal with the Barrow Navigation and encloses
a monastic settlement with connections to St. Patrick
on an island surrounded by bog. The route links the
rich natural habitats of canal banks and bogland with
very the ancient ecclesiastical settlements associated
with Lullymore Island and the modern villages of
Robertstown and Rathangan. There are two well
established visitor attractions on the walk, The Bog of
Allen Nature Centre and Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park. Several public and
private organisations are responsible for sections of the walk and a coordinated approach
will be required to develop the route to its full potential.
Route 25 scored 195 out of a potential total of 250 (78%). See detailed scoring in
Appendix 2.
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