County Kildare Walking Routes Project - Kildare.ie

County Kildare Walking Routes Project
EVALUATION WALKING ROUTE 13: Mullaghreelan (Map Series 13A, B, C)
No. Walk Title
Mark Score Comments
1. Nature and Characteristics of the Route: 60 41
1.1 The variety of landscapes along the route 10 7 1
1.2 The diversity of natural flora & fauna along the route 10 7 2
1.3 How the route links between villages, towns and countryside 10 6 3
1.4 The diversity of built heritage and archaeology on the route 10 9 4
1.5 The level of co-operation from landowners along the route 10 7 5
1.6 The existence of SACs/ NHAs along the route (cf with Heritage Offices/NPWS)10 5 6
2. Physical Attributes of the Route: 65 52
2.1 Underfoot conditions along the route 5 4 7
2.2 Standard of signage, stiles, surfaces, gates 5 3 8
2.5 Percentage of route that is tarred or on the road 5 4 9
2.6 How accessible is the route by public/private transport 5 3 3
2.7 Is there access to heritage sites from the walking route 5 4 4
2.8 Existing local events and walking festivals 5 3 10
2.9 Suitability of the route for all levels of walker 5 4 11
2.10 Suitability of route for disabled access 5 3 11
2.11 Safety of road walking sections 5 4 11
2.12 Car parking available 5 5 12
2.13 Health and Safety issues recognised 5 3 13
2.14 Accessibility for the elderly and disabled 5 3 11
2.15 Opportunity to provide long and short looped walks and spurs 5 4 14
3. Management and Organisational Structures: 55 42
3.1 Route development, management and maintenance supported 5 4 15
3.2 Training programmes for management & promotion in place 5 4 15
3.3 Level of environmental management in place 5 4 15
3.4 Level and management of maintenance of the route 5 3 13,15
3.5 Private sector role and involvement 5 4 13,15
3.6 Public sector role and involvement 5 4 15
3.7 Potential Walk Manager identified to lead groups 5 3
3.8 Voluntary sector role and involvement 5 3 16
3.9 Evidence of existing or previous partnership/collaborative working 5 4 16
3.10 Legal structure in place 5 5 15
3.11 Insurance in place 5 4 15
4. Commercial Attributes of the Route: 40 36
4.1 Walker friendly services present 5 3 17
4.2 Availability of food in cafes, pubs and restaurants 5 5 17
4.3 Accommodation provided on or close to route 5 5 18
4.4 Availability of associated products and services e.g. visitor
attractions and activities 5 5 19
4.5 Availability of existing tour packages and operators 5 5 19
4.6 Opportunity to cross-sell to other activities and attractions 5 4 19
4.7 Opportunity to provide services required by walkers 5 5 19
4.8 Entertainment e.g. music at night and festivals 5 4 10,20
5. Marketing and Sales Issues 30 20
5.1 Route marketing and promotion ongoing 5 4 21
5.2 Walking route guides published 5 4 21
5.3 Sales plan in place 5 2
5.4 Links to sales intermediaries established 5 3
5.5 Links to website/information services in place 5 4 21
5.6 Potential local, national and international recognition 5 2 22
TOTAL 250 191