Blue Stack Way to receive upgrade and enhancement funding

Blue Stack Way is one of 43 walking and hiking trails across the country that has been allocated funding.

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD announced the upgrade of 43 walking and hiking trails across rural Ireland.

Blue Stack Way is to receive €10,000, which will see an enhancement of a green bog road at Binbane including drain reopening and resurfacing.

Under the Government’s Walks Scheme, over €408,000 will be provided to resurface, re-route and improve outdoor trails to benefit local communities, tourists, walkers and hikers alike.

The investment is designed to open up our countryside to visitors and make Ireland a world-class destination for adventure tourism. The funding will improve trail surfaces, drainage, waymarking and signage, enhancing these trails and the surrounding countryside.

It will also provide seating, picnic and recreation areas, and reroute some trails which will enhance the experience of those using them. These projects are being delivered in partnership with landowners, Local Development Companies, Community Trail Management Organisations and other stakeholders. Under the Walks Scheme, funding is provided to farmers and other landholders to maintain the trails that cross their land.