Ireland's Hidden Heartland:The Beara Breifne Way

Immerse yourself in one of the jewels in the crown of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands. The historic Beara Breifne Way begins in West Cork and weaves up through the Midlands ending in Blacklion in County Cavan. The walking trail is constantly being improved and expanded so it’s a simple and enjoyable route to navigate. Along the way, you’re never far from an interesting pit-stop or welcoming meal. The incomparable views and scenery speak to something ancient. Enjoy the untouched Irish landscape preserved in the face of centuries of subsequent modernisation. Walking along this world-class trail, you’ll be following the 14-day march undertaken by O'Sullivan Beara in 1603. In the aftermath of the Battle of Kinsale, he marched the survivors north looking for help and is believed to have fought in numerous skirmishes and ambushes along the way. The core ethos of the Beara Breifne Way is collaboration. Sixty community groups orchestrated the walking trails making it one of the largest community projects ever undertaken in Ireland.