There’s an old Irish saying: ‘Your feet will bring you to where your heart is’. And with so many wonderful walkways, greenways and hiking trails to choose from on the island of Ireland, there’s sure to be one that will do just that.
Adding to the options is a new 115km walking trail which connects historic parts of south Tipperary and west Waterford in Ireland’s Ancient East.
St Declan's Way follows a traditional route from Cashel in County Tipperary to Ardmore on the Waterford coast, which has been a pilgrim path since Declan walked it in the fifth century to meet St Patrick.
It takes a minimum of five days to walk the entire route, which begins at the imposing Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland’s most spectacular heritage sites, and once the seat of the kings of Munster.
Passing through stunning landscapes, running alongside rivers, crossing mountains, and weaving its way over pastureland the trail comes to an end at the pretty fishing village of Ardmore, believed to be the oldest Christian settlement in Ireland.
Along the way are numerous heritage sites, each with a tale to tell of Ireland’s rich history.