WILD ATLANTIC WAY
ROUTE IDENTIFICATION REPORT 1 CONTENTS 2
INTRODUCTION 4
BACKGROUND 8
ROUTE IDENTIFICATION 12
ROUTE FRAMEWORK 16
THE ROUTE 20
INTERPRETATION 26
NEXT STEPS 30
APPENDICES 34 3 INTRODUCTION 4 INISHOWEN
The Wild Atlantic Way is an exciting new project to develop a visitor journey along the Atlantic coast of Ireland from Kinsale in County Cork to the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal. The project aims to package the west of Ireland experience and establish a route of international standing that can be ranked alongside the great driving routes of the world. It has the potential to become the European equivalent of the Great Ocean Road in Australia and the Garden Route in South Africa (images above). The route itself will comprise of a central spine that will navigate visitors along Ireland’s Atlantic coast to showcase the diverse landscapes, the rugged coastline and provide them with the best experience that the West of Ireland has to offer. Over time, a number of looped itineraries will be added to the spine to deepen and enrich the experience for visitors
5 INTRODUCTION Where the land meets the sea – sculpted by the wild Atlantic
T u u W A W S T I R u T u I A C u C S u W C u D N W T u u u A u u
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KINSALE T F I W OVERARCHING PRINCIPLES A W u u u I A Focus on the wild Atlantic u T u u B Hug the coast wherever possible I u u C Include only landscapes and S u C attractions of immediate thematic u relevance u u u u u D Highlight settlements with a W I cluster of experiences e.g. beaches, u harbours, seafood, sealife watching A W A W u E Resist diluting the product by u straying inland or including non- T Atlantic themed attractions S u INTRODUCTION 6
PROJECT STAGES
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T u N S A 7 BACKGROUND 8 PROJECT PROCESS
Project Inception Meeting
Review of Background Information Brand Proposition Existing Driving Routes GIS Data
Steering Group Meeting x4 In June 2012 Fáilte Ireland commissioned a consultancy team led by The Paul Hogarth Company to undertake Stage 2 of the Wild Atlantic Way. Concept and Overarching Principles Development of the Route Masterplan involved working in close collaboration with four Regional Steering Groups along Ireland’s west coast (North-West; National Context Mapping
WILD WALKING WAY International Access Points West; Mid-West; South-West). The process involved an extensive study of BRAND PROPOSITION the coast, a review of existing driving routes, the establishment of route Route Selection Criteria selection criteria, an evaluation of various route options, the identification of the route spine and a comprehensive process of stakeholder and community Steering Group Meeting x4 consultation. Brand Pyramid Brand Pyramid Regional Context Mapping Independent Travellers Route Coach Route Island Connections 9 Scenic Driving Sections BACKGROUND Discovery Points BRAND ESSENCE Route Sections Wildness STAGE ONE: IDENTIFY BRAND PROPOSITION AND IDENTITY, Steering Group Meeting x4 BRAND VALUES AND KEY MARKET SEGMENTS Natural, surprising, challenging, vibrant, authentic, caring Public Consultation Process
BRAND PERSONALITY Rugged, unspoilt, intriguing, challenging, adventurous, resilient, independent Consultation Report
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS Steering Group Meeting x4 Renewal, memories, liberation, freedom, excitement, one’ness Route Masterplan Report
RATIONAL BENEFITS Accessible, space, history, tranquility
BRAND ATTRIBUTES The wild landscape & seascapes, The roads on the edge of the Atlantic, The heritage & history of the places on the wild coast
A u C I T u T u W u W A W A W A W T W C T I u u W A u UK F G USA W u A u C I B Ru T u Fu u C u u T u u W A W W A W u u u u W A W B P u u 10 u u T u STAGE TWO: ROUTE IDENTIFICATION
COASTAL STUDY
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REVIEW OF EXISTING DRIVING ROUTES
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The purpose of Stage 2 is to identify a ‘spine’ route that provides the visitor with the richest possible Wild Atlantic experience.
ROUTE SELECTION CRITERIA
I u T u u W A W u R u S G u F u u A 1. Accessibility and Capacity of Route O u u W H B u F u 2. Scenic Quality of Route u u u u 3. Points of Interest along Route I u 3.1 Sea and Landscape u u u N R R 3.2 Human Influence H 3.3 Culture u 3.4 Sports and Activities u R S G u 4. Visitor Facilities along Route Su u u STAKEHOLDER AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
Tue 20th Nov: Kinsale (Cork), Bantry (Cork), Wed 21st Nov: Cahersiveen (Kerry), Tralee (Kerry), Thu 22nd Nov: Foynes (Limerick), Kilkee (Clare), Fri 23rd Nov: Doolin (Clare), Tue 27th Nov: Salthill (Galway), Clifden (Galway), Wed 28th Nov: Westport (Mayo), Belmullet (Mayo), Tue 4th Dec: Ennishcrone (Sligo), Sligo Town (Sligo), Wed 5th Dec: Donegal Town (Donegal), Letterkenny (Donegal)
ROUTE IDENTIFICATION 14 Regional Steering Groups Public Consultation Process F u R S G u T F u u u R S G u F I L Au ADLE ER G u u T Pu C u P u Du Ú G W u u u D C T u R S u N D u G u u C u u u F I I N W D L S I u R S u u W M G G u u u u M W C L u u T u S u W K C T u u u u u I u u R S G u u u T u u T u u A u u u u u u u u u F T u T u u u u R S G u G u u u u Fu u u u u u I u u R S G u u u u u A S G u u T u u u A W A W u u T G u u u u F u u u 15 ROUTE FRAMEWORK 16 International Access Points
T u u I I A P O u I 1. International Access Points
2. Independent Travellers Route W u UK 3. Coach Route Eu u S u G 4. Scenic Driving Sections u u I u Du 5. Island Connections W A W 6. Discovery Points
7. Character Areas and Signature Discovery Points
17 ROUTE FRAMEWORK
Independent Travellers Route Coach Route Discovery Points
F u R S A u u S W G u u W A W A u u I u I A I T u u u W u u u u T u A D P u u u u Scenic Driving Sections I D P A u A u W A W u u M u W A T u u H u u R S G u u u I D P u u Island Connections u Su u A u u u u T I I I T u W A W u W G D P u C I W H S u u u u u W A W u u u u u I u u u u I Route Section: Inishowen Peninsula 7. ROUTE SECTIONS Extents: Derry to Letterkenny Distance: 197 km M u W A W u Route Section: Fanad Head T W A W Extents: Letterkenny to Bunbeg u u Distance: 163 km B u Route Section: The Slieve League Coast Extents: Bunbeg to Donegal Town u u Distance: 170 km
Route Section: Sligo and Donegal Bays Extents: Donegal Town to Ballina Distance: 192 km
Route Section: Erris Extents: Ballina to Belmullet Distance: 213 km
Route Section: Clew Bay amd Achill Island Extents: Belmullet to Westport Distance: 238 km
ROUTE FRAMEWORK 18
Route Section: Killary Harbour Extents: Westport to Clifden 8. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS Distance: 165 km T W A W Route Section: Connemara u Extents: Clifden to Galway City u Distance: 176 km A C I T u Route Section: West Clare and The Burren Extents: Galway City to Kilkee W u W A Distance: 164 km W u Route Section: The Shannon Estuary Extents: Kilkee to Tralee U Distance: 216 km W A W u u u u Route Section: The Dingle Peninsula u S E Extents: Tralee to Castlemaine Distance: 150 km A A A S u Route Section: Ring of Kerry Extents: Castlemaine to Kenmare u u Distance: 175 km u u u E Route Section: Sheep’s Head to Beara I A S E Extents: Kenmare to Durrus A A A Distance: 210 km
Route Section: West Cork Extents: Durrus to Kinsale Distance: 207 km 19 THE ROUTE 20 DRAWING KEY I T R u S D S u u S D S I C C u C R u D P I A P
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21 THE ROUTE DONEGAL, LEITRIM AND SLIGO
T R u M D F I DRAWING KEY I T R u S D S u u S D S I C C u C R u D P I A P
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THE ROUTE 22 MAYO AND GALWAY
T R u M D F I DRAWING KEY 23 I T R u S D S u u THE ROUTE S D S I C CLARE AND LIMERICK C u C R u D P I A P
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T R u M D F I DRAWING KEY I T R u S D S u u S D S I C C u C R u D P I A P
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THE ROUTE 24 KERRY AND CORK
T R u M D F I 25 INTERPRETATION 26
Introduction 1 27 INTERPRETATION
The interpretive themes for the Wild Atlantic Way can be articulated as a different way of expressing and building on the brand attributes of landscape, history and heritage, art and culture, people and opportunity.
INTERPRETIVE THEMES
• The wild Atlantic has sculpted its coastline – islands, cliffs, strands and river estuaries.
• The Atlantic’s ever-felt influence on climate and soil has created diverse and unusual habitats for wildlife.
• Living on the edge has shaped the communities on the Atlantic shoreline – their language, traditions, occupations and way of life.
• Until very recently the sea rather than the land has shaped the history of the coastline, carrying with its tides, settlers, holy men, invaders, traders and emigrants.
• The ocean now provides a playground for holidaymakers, sports enthusiasts, wildlife watchers and great escapers.
• Being ‘the next parish’ to North America has created strong bonds across the ocean from emigration to technological innovation.
• The almost indefinable quality of the light and the ever-changing moods of the Atlantic have inspired poets, music makers, storytellers and artists. OUTLINE STORYLINES
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I W A W 28 u u INTERPRETATION T A u u STAGE FOUR: INTERPRETATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS T u A u u O W A W u u u I I u D P W A u S u u u u A G S u I I S I u u P T u L S L L M u A u u u u u u C u u u u u W A W u T C I I u u u P u A u S F u W A W I u T W A W u u u Fu u u u u 29 NEXT STEPS 30 31 NEXT STEPS
Following the identification of the route and the Discovery Points, a series of vital next steps will follow which relate to the provision of the infrastructure necessary for the delivery of the Wild Atlantic Way.
Assessment of Visitor Way Finding Strategy Interpretation and Readiness of Discovery Points Infrastructure Plans
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1 - Review of Existing Routes
2 - Route Selection Criteria
3 - Public Consultation Feedback 35 APPENDIX 1 Review of Existing Routes T u u G I R T D I Guidebooks W I u W A W T u T F M Gu u u u u I W A I B u W R K D P u u E u C u S R u T R K u u u T R u Gu u u P u u u u M u W C N R General Irish Websites u u
D u R K K F u u I T u u u K K C W US u F G D u u K I B L D T u T u u C D R u B W C F C 36 u I u C D K u E D u T u R O W L S T B R u B R u T u B B Ireland T W M P u K D P u I A W u u S B Nu B B u M u L C P H K S P Qu M M Mu D G C B C Gu D C D T u B R u B C M H B N K Mu B W T D T M D P u K B B B A I S F u D G T K E E u Mu D Bu M A L u B S D N W C I B M G B S u M F P u u u u O D K R K D T G I S D I u T A D D S H R S D I u A G K D I T A u T D T u u T u u R ZU R u
M C D D y C u D S W C D R u G H D D F u D G T K C u C G T Regional Routes T u D D Sligo u D B Donegal A B u R G Y C u D D u S R u W A W I G S L u C D W C K S E E T u u R P D u u C G C Mu T u T u D u G H F P S G I Du C Mu D B D G u T L u G D D R S B u K F Mu H K I u u A C S L u C S P u u L u F L u S A u u u A I I S B I I F Bu D u N S T W u u R u u N S I M G S N u u Y u u Du C I u S O E T u B C R M M H u u Mu 37 R u I Cu G u u u G S S I W C R T M R R Mu R Bu Tourism site commercial L N u u u u S u C u E C C K D u S u S T W u M C D S S u C D D T u D T T u I C B W u Du S S S T u W J P K C G u u u A G P M C u B B G D G A A u
G H D I W A W D u L N C u Du Bu K C Bu T I D B F G Du G N P L A A u Mayo Connemara Clare and Shannon Estuary
W C D T u T C D T u T u S D u C u F I W u W I L u u C B R G C T u u L D L u I M C R G B N C L L E V S I R W N G A I A S u R E u D N L A u R u R u Gu u S E u F A u u B B u C T K K C u N C L K NE C W D R u T u H C L O C E R u S A Bu u T u N S C W D D u u C I I u C u N L C N M u P K A L K H u u T u L H P u D SW E N T u A H W L u u L G u K u C C K L H 38 K A R u B R K K u u FI u S I T u B Fu W L u u C I F T T C L P F M T D T T N T u C W N Mu A I R L S u u K H u u R P u L D C A C D S u u B D H F B D C M L T A D W N N u G P S P K R u A R Mu A S u D K E B u D K B Du u A F u K D T F T R ZU F M T D T T N T S R C u u u u Bu B u D Bu u u T u C A C S K C u F B H B u D F T F M T D T T N
G F I S F T u u u Kerry T R K R N R K D R u I Du u B u u u u G N R K u u D R u O T M R O K M I N C R B M F u u I G R u u K N R K V Gu G Du K K C K D R K O R K u A G u u u C K B V R B K C R K T u u R V D P u D u N W K K S S N u u C P V R K I C D B H u S u u u G V u T u F S K M G T u K N u u Eu L V K K M G L V I T T D I R K BR 39 K N P T u W Mu H u K R K R K W W N u C R u u u R K K N Mu E B B T W R K K N u T D C M H K u C C K K G K R K C W C S K C D C W N D I R K u u K N K A R K D I G R u K u G N u T u K T D KM R u D T W u C S V u u u K u u WT WT P R K u GBG A TI GB NB P I R K I B M A R K R K T u I V u K I R K P A H K I B B P u R K C u K I G I u A u B A u W u u u u F u R K T u u u R K T T M D P u D N Cork T C A u N R R u A R K M C I A u D C u u R R K C u L D R V Du u B K B D R C P C W A W E B C C N T G u u T R K D u C S K N N R u G u u D u FI u H T C R Ireland K G T F u u R K K u K D N Mu u K N Du C C K D O D R K L u Du D K K V u M P u u N u R C D B u N u K u u V H u N L W R N u N D KM P V I G G R u T E N C D N 40 R K W G u K B G N W C C R u C T u S K L R C u C G S N D I B T R B L u H C I u R K Du u D P u u D L D u N B P u L D R N C P R u T T u u u B P u A u R G G Eu L W T u u C u R B G u u u N u C u R B P W Mu R G R u N u A G T K L S R u C U N C L u H K I D P u B D u B T R K T A H K I B B T D B I D B P u D G A u T S H D C Du I A E K u u K G N C O K u u D U u u G F G R u A D V S H D C B C u Du I L Mu D T u T K K I B B B A K N u H N P T C M u B D D P u D u u Mu E u S D D D Mu H u P u R u K G u S C u K O H N B R K u FI T O H D u T H B N K D R T A B B u u u K H C u B u B u B u u A B T S E u N L T R T F N W C G T T C G N u u u Ju u FI Walking Routes T D W S C D u C K S H T R M u B C C E u u T I u B L A A T N W T T B C A u I S N T O I S C u D L Du u V S u u u H F Du u B u T W W G M F Ou C u C u T O M u W u u u C W R T I u F S F C T C u O B W C K T T u u B P u M M u u G u I u G W D B G D u O G u u I F u u G T u u u u W A T R K R I N L D T W u u 41 I Du I u T M u E Eu u I u T u e W S E C u T C M u A C u u M u E u u u B I I Du P A u u u G D Bu B P u T T G I E S R I u W A W A A u N W R u u u u K u B R W S R u T u G u Du u E R u T B u W B C u C D Bu A C M u B u M u D u A A O A W A W C W S C A E T Bu W S B C C u u D L C S C P u K M C M C G I u D u I I A T C V B u G B I C C K A T K W u u u K u T W u I N W T u R K u
T N K W S C T u u T B u T B T B S B S B u u K H Cycling Routes T Bu C S u L R L u C F I C I u M R D R L R u F B H D I u T N T O u G W G I u u u W A I R I T N C N I u u u C Hu E u u u F C T F u u F C C T B T u R Hu u u u T RS S F S R L C L u u B R u L T A T u R T u u A W C S B D M u S C R u u K H B u 42 O u S L T u u D S u u u T T W C C A u T D P u C K S E u L u u T S A T u S C D D u K u C u u V Du u B Mu D S I D C P C N u T C K H C S u u B u T N W T u u u C D T F L S I L H C T u u u T u u S A T R K C R u I u Qu D C C T K K M D C C I S K K S S W D M u E S H C P M u W P P C B T C I V I C K K K
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T B W C R u u u T H P T u 43 APPENDIX 2 Route Selection Criteria 1. Accessibility and Capacity of the Route Culture C u u M I u C R e u A A M A R N A R M u u M F u 2. Scenic Quality of the Route Cu u I G u A P G R F D F u Mu N M R P Qu u Sports and Activities e L u S y Su 44 3. Points of Interest along the Route D Sea and Landscape W u A I M u u A B 4. Visitor Facilities along the Route A I C u A u u C A H P u C A W M E u A
Human Influences L u C G A C u u R H u S M u C u S S A W W O T F A 45 APPENDIX 3 Public Consultation Feedback PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk
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H u u D P W A W I F I u u A W A W u I GENERAL WAW Independent Travellers Route WAW Coach Route Island Connections Scenic Driving Experience Sections Discovery Points Regional Gateways Stage Four Loops General Marketing the Wild Atlantic Way Additional Elements to Highlight on Signage Route Selection Criteria 12 Develop route for walkers and 3 Maps should show one route - 1 The cost of accessing ferries to the 6 Well maintained facilities such as 1 Develop a stage four Atlantic Way 142 Positive Initiative for the west 6 Rename Wild Atlantic Way - 5 Towns and Villages 6 Directional and Interpretation 1 Add Angling to 3.4 list of activities cyclists - introduce cycle bays at coach routes should not be islands can be expensive, toilet, litter and picnic areas Beag to encourage the more coast of Ireland route/road/drive. Way suggests a signage along the route and at regular intervals. signposted particularly for families. An should be strategically provided at adventurous traveller. Response: walking route. Response: The discovery points must be very Response: This is something that affordable 'WAW Islands' ticket sensible intervals at Discovery This is something that could be research that was undertaken in clear and accurate could be developed in the future. providing access to all the islands Points. considered in the future. the four main overseas markets In the meantime, Failte Ireland is on the route - this would Response: While the provision of on the proposition for the Wild examining opportunities to encourage both locals and visitors picnic facilities will be possible at Atlantic Way showed no evidence facilitate linkages between the to access the islands. many of the proposed Discovery of any mis-apprehension of the route and the best existing Response: This is a good idea but Points, toilet facilities are likely to Wild Atlantic Way being anything walking and cycling routes along its implementation is beyond the be only possible at a few. It is other than a driving route. the west coast, in time for the direct control of Failte Ireland. intended that services and Taking a long term view, it is launch of the WAW in early However, the recommendation facilities at local towns and intended that cycling and walking 2014. will be communicated to the villages would be used. A clearly would become as much a part of relevant authorities and will be advertised litter policy of 'pack it the WAW as driving. It has been pursued. in, pack it out' is likely to be more decided to retain the name of the appropriate at the Discovery driving route as the Wild Atlantic Points than the presence of litter Way. bins. Ultimately, this is a matter to be decided by the Local Authorities.
7 Infrastructural standards along 2 Roads and bridges with height or 4 Discovery Points should be 1 Stage four should see continuous 5 Keep local communties informed 1 Must be marketed carefully to 1 Hotels and Hostels. Response: A 3 Signage at Discovery Points 1 Add Spanish Armada, World Wars route must be coordinated and be weight restrictions that may sensitively deisgned with coastal paths developed across and involved with all plans increase dwell time Trade Engagement Plan will be should be in English. Response: and French Armada to 3.2 list of of a high standard - verge cutting, restrict coaches need to be minimum disruption to the the entire coastline - e.g. Wales relating to their towns and developed later in 2013. The erection of signage as part of human influences pot-holes, restoration of stone considered landscape - minimise concrete and Cornwall peninsula. villages the WAW project will be subject walling, removal of barbed wire and kerbing Response: This is something that to the Officials Language Act. interupting views could be developed in the future. In the meantime, Failte Ireland is examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
5 Develop a smartphone App/QR 1 Use a colour code to differentiate 3 Link Discovery Points with local 4 Curtail the scale and number of 1 Develop a HDiNTERACTIVE system 1 Service-stations 2 Signs should Include distances and code for route between full size coaches and development and tourist centres. windfarms across the west coast. - Interactive multitouch guides. "A times to get to the next Discovery mini coaches on the coach route. Response: The concept of the Response: This is outside of the Year in Kerry" will be published in Point. Response: This will be Response: Information about the Discovery Points is that they are control of Failte Ireland. 2013. considered when the Discovery suitability of the route for located where the very best Wild However, as a prescribed body in Response: A full range of Points are being developed. coaches will be made available to Atlantic views are to be had, as the planning process, Failte marketing collateral will be coach operators via the website. well as being easily accessible by Ireland provides comment of developed for the WAW, motoring visitors. They are proposed wind farm including a range of intended to encourage visitors to developments in cases where it is technological solutions. get right out to the coast, often in of the view that there is a threat peripheral areas, thus enticing to the tourism amenity value of them to stay longer in an area. It an area, in line with its Position is expected that visitors will wish Paper of Wind Farms. to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
4 The WAW should link all existing 3 Discovery Points should be seen 3 Promote only Failte Ireland 1 Significant marketing potential 1 Accommodation hubs. Response: 2 Maintenace and upkeep of coastal walks and looped walks as gateways into an area as well approved businesses exists by capitalising upon the A Trade Engagement Plan will be signage must be a priority across along the entire west coast. as stopping points on a set route Spanish Armada story through the developed in 2013. the entire legth of the WAW Response: Failte Ireland is WAW examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
1 Road safety must be a priority 1 Include Discovery Points in Towns. 4 Develop facilities for motor 1 Marketing information must 1 Signage indicating driving, cycling Response: The concept of the caravans at strategic intervals promote things to do as well as and walking routes should be Discovery Points is that they are (overnight parking with basic things to see and encourage side provided in Village Centres where located where the very best Wild facilites-drinkng water and trips to other attractions parking is available. Response: Atlantic views are to be had, as wastewater dumping) - could be This will be considered for the well as being easily accessible by tied in with service stations- future. motoring visitors. They are Australia intended to encourage visitors to get right out to the coast, often in peripheral areas, thus enticing them to stay longer in an area. It is expected that visitors will wish to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
1 Specific routes should be 1 Too many Discovery Points will 1 Consider Dark Skies project - parts 1 Market WAW alongside NITB to 1 Signage should be developed in developed for motorcyclists. complicate the route of west Ireland are some of the link in with Causeway Coastal Ireland Response: At present, the entire least light polluted areas in route route is suitable for motorcycles. Europe The inclusion of narrower roads close to the coast to create a motorcycle route is something that could be examined in the future.
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1 Specific routes should be 1 Too many Discovery Points will 1 Consider Dark Skies project - parts 1 Market WAW alongside NITB to 1 Signage should be developed in developed for motorcyclists. complicate the route of west Ireland are some of the link in with Causeway Coastal Ireland 34 Response: At present, the entire 6 1 0 21 least light polluted0 areas in route 2 164 15 8 18 2 route is suitable for motorcycles. Europe The inclusion of narrower roads close to the coast to create a Feedbackmotorcycle comment route is something accepted that could be examined in the For future.future consideration 1 Fragment the route into 1 Visitors should be informed that 1 Counties should not feature on 1 Introduce a passport and 1 Signage in Gaeltacht regions Feedbackrecommended comment one day drives not to accepted some Discovery Points are more the route. stamping system and provide a should be in Irish only. make it easier for people developed than others. Response: While county certificate for completion of the Response: The signage for the Response: The WAW project is boundaries are unlikely to be the full route. Response: This is a WAW will be implemented in scheduled for launch in March primary method of dividing up good idea and will be considered. accordance with the Official 2014. It is intended that by that the route, there is no reason why Languages Act. time, there will be three counties should not feature as categories of Discovery Points: part of the route. (1) those that are fully developed as Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points, with full design implementation and interpretation; (2) those that are very good viewing areas with an acceptable level of infrastructure and interpretation, but have not yet been re-designed as WAW Discovery Points; and (3) those that have very good views but have poor access, infrastructure and interpretation. It is intended that categories (1) and (2) will be included in the marketing collateral, but those in category (3) will not, until improvement works are undertaken.
1 Ensure route is wild 1 At Discovery Points, visitors 1 Road numbers along the WAW 1 The route should be marketed 1 Inland Fisheries Ireland should be encouraged to interact route should be changed to just towards individual visitors rather recommend signage at bridge with local people, experience one number - ideal for sat nav's than coaches crossings stating the "River history and sample the culture. Name" and "Wild Atlantic Salmon This will elevate the route beyond Fishery" a scenic journey into a memorable tourism experience, uniquely and distinctly Irish
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1 WAW route should be 1 Ensure stonewalls and hedgerows 1 A brochure marketing the Route coordinated with Eurovelo route. are not removed to accommodate and Discovery Points should be Response: This will considered increased traffic - e.g. Sliabh Liag made widely available at all and pursued. road widening scheme. businesses along the route Response: Every effort will be taken to ensure that the essential character of places will be retained in any infrastructural interventions that are carried out as part of the WAW project.
1 The WAW could benefit significantly from the Swansea to Cork car ferry. Response: Every effort will be made to ensure that all inbound tourist routes that bring visitors directly to the Atlantic coast will benefit the WAW.
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7 Infrastructural standards along 2 Roads and bridges with height or 4 Discovery Points should be 1 Stage four should see continuous 5 Keep local communties informed 1 Must be marketed carefully to 1 Hotels and Hostels. Response: A 3 Signage at Discovery Points 1 Add Spanish Armada, World Wars route must be coordinated and be weight restrictions that may sensitively deisgned with coastal paths developed across and involved with all plans increase dwell time Trade Engagement Plan will be should be in English. Response: and French Armada to 3.2 list of of a high standard - verge cutting, restrict coaches need to be minimum disruption to the the entire coastline - e.g. Wales relating to their towns and developed later in 2013. The erection of signage as part of human influences pot-holes, restoration of stone considered landscape - minimise concrete and Cornwall peninsula. villages the WAW project will be subject walling, removal of barbed wire and kerbing Response: This is something that to the Officials Language Act. interupting views could be developed in the future. In the meantime, Failte Ireland is examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
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1 The WAW could benefit significantly from the Swansea to significantly from the Swansea to Cork car ferry. Response: Every Cork car ferry. Response: Every effort will be made to ensure that effort will be made to ensure that all inbound tourist routes that all inbound tourist routes that bring visitors directly to the Atlantic coast will benefit the bring visitors directly to the WAW. Atlantic coast will benefit the WAW. 34 6 1 0 21 0 2 164 15 8 18 2
Feedback comment accepted 34 6 1 0 21 0 2 164 15 8 18 2 For future consideration Feedback comment not accepted Feedback comment accepted
For future consideration Feedback comment not accepted GENERAL WAW Independent Travellers Route WAW Coach Route Island Connections Scenic Driving Experience Sections Discovery Points Regional Gateways Stage Four Loops General Marketing the Wild Atlantic Way Additional Elements to Highlight on Signage Route Selection Criteria 12 Develop route for walkers and 3 Maps should show one route - 1 The cost of accessing ferries to the 6 Well maintained facilities such as 1 Develop a stage four Atlantic Way 142 Positive Initiative for the west 6 Rename Wild Atlantic Way - 5 Towns and Villages 6 Directional and Interpretation 1 Add Angling to 3.4 list of activities cyclists - introduce cycle bays at coach routes should not be islands can be expensive, toilet, litter and picnic areas Beag to encourage the more coast of Ireland route/road/drive. Way suggests a signage along the route and at regular intervals. signposted particularly for families. An should be strategically provided at adventurous traveller. Response: walking route. Response: The discovery points must be very Response: This is something that affordable 'WAW Islands' ticket sensible intervals at Discovery This is something that could be research that was undertaken in clear and accurate could be developed in the future. providing access to all the islands Points. considered in the future. the four main overseas markets In the meantime, Failte Ireland is on the route - this would Response: While the provision of on the proposition for the Wild examining opportunities to encourage both locals and visitors picnic facilities will be possible at Atlantic Way showed no evidence facilitate linkages between the to access the islands. many of the proposed Discovery of any mis-apprehension of the route and the best existing Response: This is a good idea but Points, toilet facilities are likely to Wild Atlantic Way being anything walking and cycling routes along its implementation is beyond the be only possible at a few. It is other than a driving route. the west coast, in time for the direct control of Failte Ireland. intended that services and Taking a long term view, it is launch of the WAW in early However, the recommendation facilities at local towns and intended that cycling and walking 2014. will be communicated to the villages would be used. A clearly would become as much a part of relevant authorities and will be advertised litter policy of 'pack it the WAW as driving. It has been pursued. in, pack it out' is likely to be more decided to retain the name of the appropriate at the Discovery driving route as the Wild Atlantic Points than the presence of litter Way. bins. Ultimately, this is a matter to be decided by the Local Authorities.
7 Infrastructural standards along 2 Roads and bridges with height or 4 Discovery Points should be 1 Stage four should see continuous 5 Keep local communties informed 1 Must be marketed carefully to 1 Hotels and Hostels. Response: A 3 Signage at Discovery Points 1 Add Spanish Armada, World Wars route must be coordinated and be weight restrictions that may sensitively deisgned with coastal paths developed across and involved with all plans increase dwell time Trade Engagement Plan will be should be in English. Response: and French Armada to 3.2 list of of a high standard - verge cutting, restrict coaches need to be minimum disruption to the the entire coastline - e.g. Wales relating to their towns and developed later in 2013. The erection of signage as part of human influences pot-holes, restoration of stone considered landscape - minimise concrete and Cornwall peninsula. villages the WAW project will be subject walling, removal of barbed wire and kerbing Response: This is something that to the Officials Language Act. interupting views could be developed in the future. In the meantime, Failte Ireland is examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
5 Develop a smartphone App/QR 1 Use a colour code to differentiate 3 Link Discovery Points with local 4 Curtail the scale and number of 1 Develop a HDiNTERACTIVE system 1 Service-stations 2 Signs should Include distances and code for route between full size coaches and development and tourist centres. windfarms across the west coast. - Interactive multitouch guides. "A times to get to the next Discovery mini coaches on the coach route. Response: The concept of the Response: This is outside of the Year in Kerry" will be published in Point. Response: This will be Response: Information about the Discovery Points is that they are control of Failte Ireland. 2013. considered when the Discovery suitability of the route for located where the very best Wild However, as a prescribed body in Response: A full range of Points are being developed. coaches will be made available to Atlantic views are to be had, as the planning process, Failte marketing collateral will be coach operators via the website. well as being easily accessible by Ireland provides comment of developed for the WAW, motoring visitors. They are proposed wind farm including a range of intended to encourage visitors to developments in cases where it is technological solutions. get right out to the coast, often in of the view that there is a threat peripheral areas, thus enticing to the tourism amenity value of them to stay longer in an area. It an area, in line with its Position is expected that visitors will wish Paper of Wind Farms. to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
4 The WAW should link all existing 3 Discovery Points should be seen 3 Promote only Failte Ireland 1 Significant marketing potential 1 Accommodation hubs. Response: 2 Maintenace and upkeep of coastal walks and looped walks as gateways into an area as well approved businesses exists by capitalising upon the A Trade Engagement Plan will be signage must be a priority across along the entire west coast. as stopping points on a set route Spanish Armada story through the developed in 2013. the entire legth of the WAW Response: Failte Ireland is WAW examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
1 Road safety must be a priority 1 Include Discovery Points in Towns. 4 Develop facilities for motor 1 Marketing information must 1 Signage indicating driving, cycling Response: The concept of the caravans at strategic intervals promote things to do as well as and walking routes should be Discovery Points is that they are (overnight parking with basic things to see and encourage side provided in Village Centres where located where the very best Wild facilites-drinkng water and trips to other attractions parking is available. Response: Atlantic views are to be had, as wastewater dumping) - could be This will be considered for the well as being easily accessible by tied in with service stations- future. motoring visitors. They are Australia intended to encourage visitors to get right out to the coast, often in peripheral areas, thus enticing them to stay longer in an area. It is expected that visitors will wish to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
1 Specific routes should be 1 Too many Discovery Points will 1 Consider Dark Skies project - parts 1 Market WAW alongside NITB to 1 Signage should be developed in developed for motorcyclists. complicate the route of west Ireland are some of the link in with Causeway Coastal Ireland Response: At present, the entire least light polluted areas in route route is suitable for motorcycles. Europe The inclusion of narrower roads close to the coast to create a motorcycle route is something that could be examined in the future.
1 Fragment the route into 1 Visitors should be informed that 1 Counties should not feature on 1 Introduce a passport and 1 Signage in Gaeltacht regions recommended one day drives to some Discovery Points are more the route. stamping system and provide a should be in Irish only. make it easier for people developed than others. Response: While county certificate for completion of the Response: The signage for the Response: The WAW project is boundaries are unlikely to be the full route. Response: This is a WAW will be implemented in scheduled for launch in March primary method of dividing up good idea and will be considered. accordance with the Official 2014. It is intended that by that the route, there is no reason why Languages Act. time, there will be three counties should not feature as categories of Discovery Points: part of the route. (1) those that are fully developed as Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points, with full design implementation and interpretation; (2) those that are very good viewing areas with an acceptable level of infrastructure and interpretation, but have not yet been re-designed as WAW Discovery Points; and (3) those that have very good views but have poor access, infrastructure and interpretation. It is intended that categories (1) and (2) will be included in the marketing collateral, but those in category (3) will not, until improvement works are undertaken.
1 Ensure route is wild 1 At Discovery Points, visitors 1 Road numbers along the WAW 1 The route should be marketed 1 Inland Fisheries Ireland PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - DONEGAL should be encouraged to interact route should be changed to just towards individual visitors rather recommend signage at bridge with local people, experience one number - ideal for sat nav's than coaches crossings stating the "River history and sample the culture. Name" and "Wild Atlantic Salmon DONEGAL This will elevate the route beyond Fishery" 1.0 WAW Independent Travellers Route 2.0 WAW Coach Route 3.0 Island Connections 4.0 Scenic Driving Experience Sections a scenic5.0 journey Discovery into Points a 6.0 Regional Gateways 7.0 Stage Four Loops (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) memorable tourism experience, 1.1 4 Extend route to follow the 2.1 3 Coaches should not be discouraged 5.1 7 Add a Discovery Point at Rossbeg - Doon Fort, Doon 6.1 1 Identify Donegal Town as a 7.1 1 Develop loop to Glenveagh uniquely and distinctly Irish Inishowen 100 in its entirety from going either way on the Lake, Kilclooney Dolmen, Fishing harbour, Herring trade, Regional Gateway National Park via Glenties > Glengesh Pass - this will adversely Sheskinmore Nature Reserve, Tramore Strand, Response: Regional gateways Fintown > Doochary > Deeyveigh 1 Road numbers along the WAW affect tourism in the whole area - 1 Local story tellersBallinreavy should beStrand, Views over Dawros Bay, Dequesta have been removed from the route 1 MountainsSuch significant > Gartin Lake investment > Bunbeg on the 1 Market and promote a diverse 1 Undertake a national signage council need to get involved Santa Anna wreckage, Boat building, Boat trips to Roan masterplan map. route should be changed to just utilised at Discovery Points to coast, may lead to inner ireland range of interests to cater for strategy to avoid signage clutter. Inish, "The Secret of Roaninish", O'Boyle clan-Flight of one number - ideal for sat nav's. volunteer their knowledge of the being ignored. Response: Failte various age groups the Earls Response: Given the very large area. Ireland has a responsibility for 1.2number2 Extend of different route toroads St. John's that Point 2.2 2 Extend coach route from Ardara > Response:5.2 This3 Add is a a good Discovery idea. Point at Creevy Pier 7.2 1 Developthe loopwhole to of Killaghtee the Republic Church of are used, and the fact that the Narin > Maas Failte Ireland is investigating how GraveyardIreland - Oldest and has Celtic separate Cross, St road switches between National person-to-person interaction and Petersstrategies Church-featured for the sustainablein the BBC Secondary Roads, Regional interpretation can be better documentarytourism development"Coast", buried of the Roads and Local Roads, together provided along the Wild Atlantic airmenLakeland and Inland Waterways with the fact that there are quite Way. It is likely that this will be tourism region. In addition, the 1.3a lot of2 Extendtimes when route theto Rossbeg user will 2.3 1 Extend coach route into part of5.3 an ongoing2 Add a Discovery Point at St. John's Point - Lighthouse, 7.3 1 Developoverall loop objective to Belleek of Pottery the WAW have to shift from one road type Rossnowlagh- Many coaches developmentalMcSwyne's programme Castle, for Bird resting rock, WW1 lookout point, project is to achieve a net to another, it would not be access Sand House Hotel the WAW. Letter "E"-WW2 location-Eire, Scuba-diving, increase in overseas visitors to practical to introduce a common Ireland, from which other regions 1.4 5.4 7.4 road number1 Exclude for route the fromentire Carrigart route to 2 Rename Narin-Portnoo Beach - Narin-Portnoo Strand - 1 Add supportingare also likely destination to benefit. - Ards Fanad peninsula - too narrow for Inishkeel Island, Roaninish Island, Gweebarra Bay, Views Forest Park, Artscape Donegal of the WAW. However, the route passing cars. Suggest Carrigart - to Arranmore and Crohy Head, Links golf, Portnoo Pier, will be made available as a Millford - Kerrykeel - Fanad Bronze Age relics in museum in Dublin single, joined-upPeninsula route to all the 1.5SatNav1 Extendproviders route and to willMaghery be / Crohy 5.5 2 Mountcharles Pier - walking, pier, local produce 7.5 1 Add supporting destination - made availableHead peninsula for download from Dungloe Kiltaghtee Old Church and onto SatNavs,Town Smartphones, etc. graveyard, Round Tower at Buckless, Wedge Tombs at Castletown 1.6 1 Realign route along N56 between 5.6 2 Add a Discovery Point at Glen Head, Glencolmcille - Sea 7.6 1 Stage four loop from Dunglow to Gortahork and Gweedore instead cliffs, Folk village Fintown via the R252 and the R250 1 WAW routeof the should bloody be foreland coastal 1 to Glenties-Ensure Restoredstonewalls section and hedgerowsof 1 A brochure marketing the Route route which is completely marred narrow gauge Co Donegal railway coordinated with Eurovelo route. are not removed to accommodate and Discovery Points should be by blanket housing development Response: This will considered increased traffic - e.g. Sliabh Liag made widely available at all 1.7and pursued.1 Extend route beyond Mountcharles 5.7 1 Streedagh Point Discovery Point - Spanish Armada 7.7 1 Add supportingroad widening destination scheme. - businesses along the route Pier Discovery Point using local InternationalResponse: carpet Every making, effort will be route at Kelly's motor garage Killybegstaken to ensure that the essential 49 character of places will be 5.8 1 Tullan Strand Discovery Point - Captain de Cuellar, The retained in any infrastructural four masters who fled from Donegal Town interventions that are carried out 5.9 1 Add a Discovery Point at Maghery Viewpoint, west of as part of the WAW project. Dunglow 5.10 1 Rename Stocker Strand - Ballymastocker Strand 5.11 1 Rossnowlagh Discovery Point - Irish surfing history 1 The WAW could benefit 5.12 1 Add a Discovery Point at Bavan/Kilcar - Holywell, significantly from the Swansea to Neolithic tombs, Rundale field structures, Views of bay Cork car ferry. Response: Every and islands effort will be made to ensure that 5.13 1 Rename Kinegoe Bay - Kinnagoe Bay all inbound tourist routes that 5.14 1 Sliabh Liag stories - Teelin fishing port, first folklorist bring visitors directly to the Atlantic coast will benefit the WAW. 12 6 0 0 26 1 7 52
Feedback comment accepted 34 For future consideration 6 1 0 21 0 2 164 15 8 18 2 Feedback comment not accepted Feedback comment accepted
For future consideration Feedback comment not accepted PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - DONEGAL DONEGAL DONEGAL WAW Independent Travellers Route 1.3 (2) Extend route to Rossbeg 1.6 (1) Realign route along N56 between Gortahork and WAW Coach Route Gweedore instead of the bloody foreland coastal 1.1 (4) Extend route to follow the Inishowen 100 in its route which is completely marred by blanket housing 2.1 (3) Coaches should not be discouraged from going entirety development either way on the Glengesh Pass - this will adversely affect tourism in the whole area - council need to get involved • This issue is still being discussed with the relevant coach operators.
2.2 (1) Extend coach route from Ardara > Narin > Maas
• Road from Portnoo to Rosbeg unsuitable for all vehicles
• Section of Inishowen 100 extending from R242 1.4 (1) Exclude route from Carrigart to Fanad peninsula • Island connections at Bunbeg and Meanlaragh must to Five Finger Strand Viewpoint unsuitable for - too narrow for passing cars. Suggest Carrigart - be included on route independent tourism traffic and coaches Millford - Kerrykeel - Fanad Peninsula 1.7 (1) Extend route beyond Mountcharles Pier Discovery Point using local route at Kelly’s motor garage
• This issue is still being discussed with the relevant coach operators.
2.3 (1) Extend coach route into Rossnowlagh- Many coaches access Sand House Hotel
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• Section of Inishowen 100 extending from R238 south of Culdaff to Kinnagoe Bay unsuitable for independent • Carrigart to Fanad peninsula road suitable for tourism traffic and coaches independent tourism traffic but unsuitable for coaches • Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and 1.2 (2) Extend route to St. John’s Point 1.5 (1) Extend route to Maghery / Crohy Head peninsula coaches from Dungloe Town
• Road to the north suitable for independent tourism traffic but unsuitable for coaches
• Land in private ownership • Road suitable for independent tourism traffic but • Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and unsuitable for coaches coaches
• Road to the south suitable for independent tourism traffic and coaches PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - DONEGAL DONEGAL DONEGAL Discovery Points 5.3 (2) Add a Discovery Point at St. John’s Point - 5.9 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Maghery Viewpoint, west Lighthouse, McSwyne’s Castle, Bird resting rock, WW1 of Dunglow 5.1 (7) Add a Discovery Point at Rosbeg - Doon Fort, Doon lookout point, Letter “E”-WW2 location-Eire, Scuba- Lake, Kilclooney Dolmen, Fishing harbour, Herring diving, trade, Sheskinmore Nature Reserve, Tramore Strand, Ballinreavy Strand, Views over Dawros Bay, Dequesta Santa Anna wreckage, Boat building, Boat trips to Roan Inish, “The Secret of Roaninish”, O’Boyle clan- Flight of the Earls
• Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and coaches • Lands on private property 5.10 (1) Rename Stocker Strand - Ballymastocker Strand 5.4 (2) Rename Narin-Portnoo Beach - Narin-Portnoo • Accept Strand - Inishkeel Island, Roaninish Island, Gweebarra Bay, Views to Arranmore and Crohy Head, Links golf, 5.11 (1) Rossnowlagh Discovery Point - Irish surfing history • Road from Portnoo to Rosbeg unsuitable for Portnoo Pier, Bronze Age relics in museum in Dublin • Tell story at Tullan Strand Discovery Point independent tourism traffic and coaches • Accept 5.12 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Bavan/Kilcar - Holywell, 5.2 (3) Add a Discovery Point at Creevy Pier 5.5 (2) Mountcharles Pier - walking, pier, local produce Neolithic tombs, Rundale field structures, Views of bay • Tell story at Mountcharles Pier Discovery Point and islands • Close proximity to Cionn Mhucrois 5.6 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Glen Head, Glencolmcille - Sea cliffs, Folk village 5.13 (1) Rename Kinegoe Bay - Kinnagoe Bay • Accept
5.14 (1) Sliabh Liag stories - Teelin fishing port, first 51 folklorist • Tell story at Ionad Sliabh Liag Discovery Point
• Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and coaches
• Road to suggested Discovery Point unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and coaches
5.7 (1) Streedagh Point Discovery Point - Spanish Armada • Tell story at Streedagh Point Discovery Point
5.8 (1) Tullan Strand Discovery Point - Captain de Cuellar, The four masters who fled from Donegal Town • Tell story at Tullan Strand Discovery Point GENERAL WAW Independent Travellers Route WAW Coach Route Island Connections Scenic Driving Experience Sections Discovery Points Regional Gateways Stage Four Loops General Marketing the Wild Atlantic Way Additional Elements to Highlight on Signage Route Selection Criteria 12 Develop route for walkers and 3 Maps should show one route - 1 The cost of accessing ferries to the 6 Well maintained facilities such as 1 Develop a stage four Atlantic Way 142 Positive Initiative for the west 6 Rename Wild Atlantic Way - 5 Towns and Villages 6 Directional and Interpretation 1 Add Angling to 3.4 list of activities cyclists - introduce cycle bays at coach routes should not be islands can be expensive, toilet, litter and picnic areas Beag to encourage the more coast of Ireland route/road/drive. Way suggests a signage along the route and at regular intervals. signposted particularly for families. An should be strategically provided at adventurous traveller. Response: walking route. Response: The discovery points must be very Response: This is something that affordable 'WAW Islands' ticket sensible intervals at Discovery This is something that could be research that was undertaken in clear and accurate could be developed in the future. providing access to all the islands Points. considered in the future. the four main overseas markets In the meantime, Failte Ireland is on the route - this would Response: While the provision of on the proposition for the Wild examining opportunities to encourage both locals and visitors picnic facilities will be possible at Atlantic Way showed no evidence facilitate linkages between the to access the islands. many of the proposed Discovery of any mis-apprehension of the route and the best existing Response: This is a good idea but Points, toilet facilities are likely to Wild Atlantic Way being anything walking and cycling routes along its implementation is beyond the be only possible at a few. It is other than a driving route. the west coast, in time for the direct control of Failte Ireland. intended that services and Taking a long term view, it is launch of the WAW in early However, the recommendation facilities at local towns and intended that cycling and walking 2014. will be communicated to the villages would be used. A clearly would become as much a part of relevant authorities and will be advertised litter policy of 'pack it the WAW as driving. It has been pursued. in, pack it out' is likely to be more decided to retain the name of the appropriate at the Discovery driving route as the Wild Atlantic Points than the presence of litter Way. bins. Ultimately, this is a matter to be decided by the Local Authorities.
7 Infrastructural standards along 2 Roads and bridges with height or 4 Discovery Points should be 1 Stage four should see continuous 5 Keep local communties informed 1 Must be marketed carefully to 1 Hotels and Hostels. Response: A 3 Signage at Discovery Points 1 Add Spanish Armada, World Wars route must be coordinated and be weight restrictions that may sensitively deisgned with coastal paths developed across and involved with all plans increase dwell time Trade Engagement Plan will be should be in English. Response: and French Armada to 3.2 list of of a high standard - verge cutting, restrict coaches need to be minimum disruption to the the entire coastline - e.g. Wales relating to their towns and developed later in 2013. The erection of signage as part of human influences pot-holes, restoration of stone considered landscape - minimise concrete and Cornwall peninsula. villages the WAW project will be subject walling, removal of barbed wire and kerbing Response: This is something that to the Officials Language Act. interupting views could be developed in the future. In the meantime, Failte Ireland is examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
5 Develop a smartphone App/QR 1 Use a colour code to differentiate 3 Link Discovery Points with local 4 Curtail the scale and number of 1 Develop a HDiNTERACTIVE system 1 Service-stations 2 Signs should Include distances and code for route between full size coaches and development and tourist centres. windfarms across the west coast. - Interactive multitouch guides. "A times to get to the next Discovery mini coaches on the coach route. Response: The concept of the Response: This is outside of the Year in Kerry" will be published in Point. Response: This will be Response: Information about the Discovery Points is that they are control of Failte Ireland. 2013. considered when the Discovery suitability of the route for located where the very best Wild However, as a prescribed body in Response: A full range of Points are being developed. coaches will be made available to Atlantic views are to be had, as the planning process, Failte marketing collateral will be coach operators via the website. well as being easily accessible by Ireland provides comment of developed for the WAW, motoring visitors. They are proposed wind farm including a range of intended to encourage visitors to developments in cases where it is technological solutions. get right out to the coast, often in of the view that there is a threat peripheral areas, thus enticing to the tourism amenity value of them to stay longer in an area. It an area, in line with its Position is expected that visitors will wish Paper of Wind Farms. to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
4 The WAW should link all existing 3 Discovery Points should be seen 3 Promote only Failte Ireland 1 Significant marketing potential 1 Accommodation hubs. Response: 2 Maintenace and upkeep of coastal walks and looped walks as gateways into an area as well approved businesses exists by capitalising upon the A Trade Engagement Plan will be signage must be a priority across along the entire west coast. as stopping points on a set route Spanish Armada story through the developed in 2013. the entire legth of the WAW Response: Failte Ireland is WAW examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
1 Road safety must be a priority 1 Include Discovery Points in Towns. 4 Develop facilities for motor 1 Marketing information must 1 Signage indicating driving, cycling Response: The concept of the caravans at strategic intervals promote things to do as well as and walking routes should be Discovery Points is that they are (overnight parking with basic things to see and encourage side provided in Village Centres where located where the very best Wild facilites-drinkng water and trips to other attractions parking is available. Response: Atlantic views are to be had, as wastewater dumping) - could be This will be considered for the well as being easily accessible by tied in with service stations- future. motoring visitors. They are Australia intended to encourage visitors to get right out to the coast, often in peripheral areas, thus enticing them to stay longer in an area. It is expected that visitors will wish to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
1 Specific routes should be 1 Too many Discovery Points will 1 Consider Dark Skies project - parts 1 Market WAW alongside NITB to 1 Signage should be developed in developed for motorcyclists. complicate the route of west Ireland are some of the link in with Causeway Coastal Ireland Response: At present, the entire least light polluted areas in route route is suitable for motorcycles. Europe The inclusion of narrower roads close to the coast to create a motorcycle route is something that could be examined in the future.
1 Fragment the route into 1 Visitors should be informed that 1 Counties should not feature on 1 Introduce a passport and 1 Signage in Gaeltacht regions recommended one day drives to some Discovery Points are more the route. stamping system and provide a should be in Irish only. make it easier for people developed than others. Response: While county certificate for completion of the Response: The signage for the Response: The WAW project is boundaries are unlikely to be the full route. Response: This is a WAW will be implemented in scheduled for launch in March primary method of dividing up good idea and will be considered. accordance with the Official 2014. It is intended that by that the route, there is no reason why Languages Act. time, there will be three counties should not feature as categories of Discovery Points: part of the route. (1) those that are fully developed as Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points, with full design implementation and interpretation; (2) those that are very good viewing areas with an acceptable level of infrastructure and interpretation, but have not yet been re-designed as WAW Discovery Points; and (3) those that have very good views but have poor access, infrastructure and interpretation. It is intended that categories (1) and (2) will be included in the marketing collateral, but those in category (3) will not, until improvement works are undertaken.
1 Ensure route is wild 1 At Discovery Points, visitors 1 Road numbers along the WAW 1 The route should be marketed 1 Inland Fisheries Ireland should be encouraged to interact route should be changed to just towards individual visitors rather recommend signage at bridge with local people, experience one number - ideal for sat nav's than coaches crossings stating the "River history and sample the culture. Name" and "Wild Atlantic Salmon This will elevate the route beyond Fishery" a scenic journey into a memorable tourism experience, uniquely and distinctly Irish
1 Road numbers along the WAW 1 Local story tellers should be 1 Such significant investment on the 1 Market and promote a diverse 1 Undertake a national signage route should be changed to just utilised at Discovery Points to coast, may lead to inner ireland range of interests to cater for strategy to avoid signage clutter. one number - ideal for sat nav's. volunteer their knowledge of the being ignored. Response: Failte various age groups Response: Given the very large area. Ireland has a responsibility for number of different roads that Response: This is a good idea. the whole of the Republic of are used, and the fact that the Failte Ireland is investigating how Ireland and has separate road switches between National person-to-person interaction and strategies for the sustainable Secondary Roads, Regional interpretation can be better tourism development of the Roads and Local Roads, together provided along the Wild Atlantic Lakeland and Inland Waterways with the fact that there are quite Way. It is likely that this will be tourism region. In addition, the a lot of times when the user will part of an ongoing overall objective of the WAW have to shift from one road type developmental programme for project is to achieve a net to another, it would not be the WAW. increase in overseas visitors to practical to introduce a common Ireland, from which other regions road number for the entire route are also likely to benefit. of the WAW. However, the route will be made available as a single, joined-up route to all the SatNav providers and will be made available for download onto SatNavs, Smartphones, etc.
1 WAW route should be 1 Ensure stonewalls and hedgerows 1 A brochure marketing the Route coordinated with Eurovelo route. are not removed to accommodate and Discovery Points should be Response: This will considered increased traffic - e.g. Sliabh Liag made widely available at all and pursued. road widening scheme. businesses along the route Response: Every effort will be taken to ensure that the essential character of places will be retained in any infrastructural PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - LEITRIM interventions that are carried out as part of the WAW project.
LEITRIM 1.0 WAW Independent Travellers Route 2.0 WAW Coach Route 3.0 Island Connections 4.0 Scenic Driving Experience Sections 5.0 Discovery Points 6.0 Regional Gateways 7.0 Stage Four Loops (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) 1 The WAW could benefit 5.1 1 Add a Discovery Point at Glencar Waterfall significantly from the Swansea to Cork car ferry. Response: Every 5.2 1 Add a Discovery Point at Kiltyclogher - Sean effort will be made to ensure that MacDiarmada residence all inbound tourist routes that 5.3 1 Add a Discovery Point at Glenfarne - bring visitors directly to the Ballroom of Romance Atlantic coast will benefit the WAW. 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3
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5.1 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Glencar Waterfall • Opportunity for a stage four discovery Point at Glencar Waterfall
5.2 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Kiltyclogher - Sean MacDiarmada residence • Opportunity for a stage four discovery Point at Kiltyclogher
5.3 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Glenfarne - Ballroom of Romance • Opportunity for a stage four discovery Point at Kiltyclogher 52 GENERAL WAW Independent Travellers Route WAW Coach Route Island Connections Scenic Driving Experience Sections Discovery Points Regional Gateways Stage Four Loops General Marketing the Wild Atlantic Way Additional Elements to Highlight on Signage Route Selection Criteria 12 Develop route for walkers and 3 Maps should show one route - 1 The cost of accessing ferries to the 6 Well maintained facilities such as 1 Develop a stage four Atlantic Way 142 Positive Initiative for the west 6 Rename Wild Atlantic Way - 5 Towns and Villages 6 Directional and Interpretation 1 Add Angling to 3.4 list of activities cyclists - introduce cycle bays at coach routes should not be islands can be expensive, toilet, litter and picnic areas Beag to encourage the more coast of Ireland route/road/drive. Way suggests a signage along the route and at regular intervals. signposted particularly for families. An should be strategically provided at adventurous traveller. Response: walking route. Response: The discovery points must be very Response: This is something that affordable 'WAW Islands' ticket sensible intervals at Discovery This is something that could be research that was undertaken in clear and accurate could be developed in the future. providing access to all the islands Points. considered in the future. the four main overseas markets In the meantime, Failte Ireland is on the route - this would Response: While the provision of on the proposition for the Wild examining opportunities to encourage both locals and visitors picnic facilities will be possible at Atlantic Way showed no evidence facilitate linkages between the to access the islands. many of the proposed Discovery of any mis-apprehension of the route and the best existing Response: This is a good idea but Points, toilet facilities are likely to Wild Atlantic Way being anything walking and cycling routes along its implementation is beyond the be only possible at a few. It is other than a driving route. the west coast, in time for the direct control of Failte Ireland. intended that services and Taking a long term view, it is launch of the WAW in early However, the recommendation facilities at local towns and intended that cycling and walking 2014. will be communicated to the villages would be used. A clearly would become as much a part of relevant authorities and will be advertised litter policy of 'pack it the WAW as driving. It has been pursued. in, pack it out' is likely to be more decided to retain the name of the appropriate at the Discovery driving route as the Wild Atlantic Points than the presence of litter Way. bins. Ultimately, this is a matter to be decided by the Local Authorities.
7 Infrastructural standards along 2 Roads and bridges with height or 4 Discovery Points should be 1 Stage four should see continuous 5 Keep local communties informed 1 Must be marketed carefully to 1 Hotels and Hostels. Response: A 3 Signage at Discovery Points 1 Add Spanish Armada, World Wars route must be coordinated and be weight restrictions that may sensitively deisgned with coastal paths developed across and involved with all plans increase dwell time Trade Engagement Plan will be should be in English. Response: and French Armada to 3.2 list of of a high standard - verge cutting, restrict coaches need to be minimum disruption to the the entire coastline - e.g. Wales relating to their towns and developed later in 2013. The erection of signage as part of human influences pot-holes, restoration of stone considered landscape - minimise concrete and Cornwall peninsula. villages the WAW project will be subject walling, removal of barbed wire and kerbing Response: This is something that to the Officials Language Act. interupting views could be developed in the future. In the meantime, Failte Ireland is examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
5 Develop a smartphone App/QR 1 Use a colour code to differentiate 3 Link Discovery Points with local 4 Curtail the scale and number of 1 Develop a HDiNTERACTIVE system 1 Service-stations 2 Signs should Include distances and code for route between full size coaches and development and tourist centres. windfarms across the west coast. - Interactive multitouch guides. "A times to get to the next Discovery mini coaches on the coach route. Response: The concept of the Response: This is outside of the Year in Kerry" will be published in Point. Response: This will be Response: Information about the Discovery Points is that they are control of Failte Ireland. 2013. considered when the Discovery suitability of the route for located where the very best Wild However, as a prescribed body in Response: A full range of Points are being developed. coaches will be made available to Atlantic views are to be had, as the planning process, Failte marketing collateral will be coach operators via the website. well as being easily accessible by Ireland provides comment of developed for the WAW, motoring visitors. They are proposed wind farm including a range of intended to encourage visitors to developments in cases where it is technological solutions. get right out to the coast, often in of the view that there is a threat peripheral areas, thus enticing to the tourism amenity value of them to stay longer in an area. It an area, in line with its Position is expected that visitors will wish Paper of Wind Farms. to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
4 The WAW should link all existing 3 Discovery Points should be seen 3 Promote only Failte Ireland 1 Significant marketing potential 1 Accommodation hubs. Response: 2 Maintenace and upkeep of coastal walks and looped walks as gateways into an area as well approved businesses exists by capitalising upon the A Trade Engagement Plan will be signage must be a priority across along the entire west coast. as stopping points on a set route Spanish Armada story through the developed in 2013. the entire legth of the WAW Response: Failte Ireland is WAW examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
1 Road safety must be a priority 1 Include Discovery Points in Towns. 4 Develop facilities for motor 1 Marketing information must 1 Signage indicating driving, cycling Response: The concept of the caravans at strategic intervals promote things to do as well as and walking routes should be Discovery Points is that they are (overnight parking with basic things to see and encourage side provided in Village Centres where located where the very best Wild facilites-drinkng water and trips to other attractions parking is available. Response: Atlantic views are to be had, as wastewater dumping) - could be This will be considered for the well as being easily accessible by tied in with service stations- future. motoring visitors. They are Australia intended to encourage visitors to get right out to the coast, often in peripheral areas, thus enticing them to stay longer in an area. It is expected that visitors will wish to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
1 Specific routes should be 1 Too many Discovery Points will 1 Consider Dark Skies project - parts 1 Market WAW alongside NITB to 1 Signage should be developed in developed for motorcyclists. complicate the route of west Ireland are some of the link in with Causeway Coastal Ireland Response: At present, the entire least light polluted areas in route route is suitable for motorcycles. Europe The inclusion of narrower roads close to the coast to create a motorcycle route is something that could be examined in the future.
1 Fragment the route into 1 Visitors should be informed that 1 Counties should not feature on 1 Introduce a passport and 1 Signage in Gaeltacht regions recommended one day drives to some Discovery Points are more the route. stamping system and provide a should be in Irish only. make it easier for people developed than others. Response: While county certificate for completion of the Response: The signage for the Response: The WAW project is boundaries are unlikely to be the full route. Response: This is a WAW will be implemented in scheduled for launch in March primary method of dividing up good idea and will be considered. accordance with the Official 2014. It is intended that by that the route, there is no reason why Languages Act. time, there will be three counties should not feature as categories of Discovery Points: part of the route. (1) those that are fully developed as Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points, with full design implementation and interpretation; (2) those that are very good viewing areas with an acceptable level of infrastructure and interpretation, but have not yet been re-designed as WAW Discovery Points; and (3) those that have very good views but have poor access, infrastructure and interpretation. It is intended that categories (1) and (2) will be included in the marketing collateral, but those in category (3) will not, until improvement works are undertaken.
1 Ensure route is wild 1 At Discovery Points, visitors 1 Road numbers along the WAW 1 The route should be marketed 1 Inland Fisheries Ireland should be encouraged to interact route should be changed to just towards individual visitors rather recommend signage at bridge with local people, experience one number - ideal for sat nav's than coaches crossings stating the "River history and sample the culture. Name" and "Wild Atlantic Salmon This will elevate the route beyond Fishery" a scenic journey into a memorable tourism experience, uniquely and distinctly Irish
1 Road numbers along the WAW 1 Local story tellers should be 1 Such significant investment on the 1 Market and promote a diverse 1 Undertake a national signage route should be changed to just utilised at Discovery Points to coast, may lead to inner ireland range of interests to cater for strategy to avoid signage clutter. one number - ideal for sat nav's. volunteer their knowledge of the being ignored. Response: Failte various age groups Response: Given the very large area. Ireland has a responsibility for number of different roads that Response: This is a good idea. the whole of the Republic of are used, and the fact that the Failte Ireland is investigating how Ireland and has separate road switches between National person-to-person interaction and strategies for the sustainable Secondary Roads, Regional interpretation can be better tourism development of the Roads and Local Roads, together provided along the Wild Atlantic Lakeland and Inland Waterways with the fact that there are quite Way. It is likely that this will be tourism region. In addition, the a lot of times when the user will part of an ongoing overall objective of the WAW have to shift from one road type developmental programme for project is to achieve a net to another, it would not be the WAW. increase in overseas visitors to practical to introduce a common Ireland, from which other regions road number for the entire route are also likely to benefit. of the WAW. However, the route will be made available as a single, joined-up route to all the SatNav providers and will be PUBLICmade available for download CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - SLIGO onto SatNavs, Smartphones, etc.
SLIGO 1.0 WAW Independent Travellers Route 2.0 WAW Coach Route 3.0 Island Connections 4.0 Scenic Driving Experience Sections 5.0 Discovery Points 6.0 Regional Gateways 7.0 Stage Four Loops (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) 3.1 3 Add ferry link from Rosses Point, Sligo and 5.1 1 Add a Discovery Point at Poulaheeny 6.1 1 Identify Knock airport as a regional gateway 1 WAW route should be Mullaghmore to Inishmurray Harbour - Margaret Bannister wreck Response: Regional gateways have been 1 Ensure stonewalls and hedgerows 1 A brochure marketing the Route coordinated with Eurovelo route. removed from the route masterplan map. are not removed to accommodate and Discovery Points should be Response: This will considered Knock Airport has been identified as an increased traffic - e.g. Sliabh Liag made widely available at all international access point. and pursued. road widening scheme. businesses along the route Response: Every effort will be 3.2 1 Add ferry link from Rosses Point, Sligo and 5.2 1 Rosses Point Discovery Point - W.B. Yeats 6.2 1 Identify Sligo airport as a regional gateway - taken to ensure that the essential Mullaghmore to Coney Island writings reinstate scheduled flights character of places will be Response: Regional gateways have been retained in any infrastructural removed from the route masterplan map. Sligo Airport has been identified as an interventions that are carried out international access point. as part of the WAW project.
5.3 1 Add a Discovery Point along coast road between Inishcrone and Ballina 1 The WAW could benefit 5.4 1 Add a Discovery Point west of Inishcrone significantly from the Swansea to pier - Humbert landing point, explain tidal Cork car ferry. Response: Every movement effort will be made to ensure that 5.5 1 Add a Discovery Point at Yeats Grave all inbound tourist routes that 5.6 1 Add a Discovery Point at Lough Gill bring visitors directly to the 5.7 1 Add a Discovery Point at Grange Atlantic coast will benefit the WAW. 0 0 4 0 7 2 0 13
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53 SLIGO Island Connections Discovery Points
3.1 (3) Add ferry link from Rosses Point, Sligo and 5.1 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Poulaheeny Harbour - Mullaghmore to Inishmurray Margaret Bannister wreck • Not a scheduled route • Close proximity to Inishcrone Beach
3.2 (1) Add ferry link from Rosses Point, Sligo and 5.2 (1) Rosses Point Discovery Point - W.B. Yeats writings Mullaghmore to Coney Island • Tell story at Rosses Point Discovery Point • Not a scheduled route 5.3 (1) Add a Discovery Point along coast road between Inishcrone and Ballina
• Road suitable for independent tourism traffic but unsuitable for coaches
5.4 (1) Add a Discovery Point west of Inishcrone pier - Humbert landing point, explain tidal movement • Close proximity to Inishcrone Beach
5.5 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Yeats Grave, Drumcliff • Close proximity to Rosses Point • Opportunity for stage four Discovery Point
5.6 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Lough Gill • Opportunity for stage four loop around Lough Gill
5.7 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Grange • Close proximity to Streedagh Point GENERAL WAW Independent Travellers Route WAW Coach Route Island Connections Scenic Driving Experience Sections Discovery Points Regional Gateways Stage Four Loops General Marketing the Wild Atlantic Way Additional Elements to Highlight on Signage Route Selection Criteria 12 Develop route for walkers and 3 Maps should show one route - 1 The cost of accessing ferries to the 6 Well maintained facilities such as 1 Develop a stage four Atlantic Way 142 Positive Initiative for the west 6 Rename Wild Atlantic Way - 5 Towns and Villages 6 Directional and Interpretation 1 Add Angling to 3.4 list of activities cyclists - introduce cycle bays at coach routes should not be islands can be expensive, toilet, litter and picnic areas Beag to encourage the more coast of Ireland route/road/drive. Way suggests a signage along the route and at regular intervals. signposted particularly for families. An should be strategically provided at adventurous traveller. Response: walking route. Response: The discovery points must be very Response: This is something that affordable 'WAW Islands' ticket sensible intervals at Discovery This is something that could be research that was undertaken in clear and accurate could be developed in the future. providing access to all the islands Points. considered in the future. the four main overseas markets In the meantime, Failte Ireland is on the route - this would Response: While the provision of on the proposition for the Wild examining opportunities to encourage both locals and visitors picnic facilities will be possible at Atlantic Way showed no evidence facilitate linkages between the to access the islands. many of the proposed Discovery of any mis-apprehension of the route and the best existing Response: This is a good idea but Points, toilet facilities are likely to Wild Atlantic Way being anything walking and cycling routes along its implementation is beyond the be only possible at a few. It is other than a driving route. the west coast, in time for the direct control of Failte Ireland. intended that services and Taking a long term view, it is launch of the WAW in early However, the recommendation facilities at local towns and intended that cycling and walking 2014. will be communicated to the villages would be used. A clearly would become as much a part of relevant authorities and will be advertised litter policy of 'pack it the WAW as driving. It has been pursued. in, pack it out' is likely to be more decided to retain the name of the appropriate at the Discovery driving route as the Wild Atlantic Points than the presence of litter Way. bins. Ultimately, this is a matter to be decided by the Local Authorities.
7 Infrastructural standards along 2 Roads and bridges with height or 4 Discovery Points should be 1 Stage four should see continuous 5 Keep local communties informed 1 Must be marketed carefully to 1 Hotels and Hostels. Response: A 3 Signage at Discovery Points 1 Add Spanish Armada, World Wars route must be coordinated and be weight restrictions that may sensitively deisgned with coastal paths developed across and involved with all plans increase dwell time Trade Engagement Plan will be should be in English. Response: and French Armada to 3.2 list of of a high standard - verge cutting, restrict coaches need to be minimum disruption to the the entire coastline - e.g. Wales relating to their towns and developed later in 2013. The erection of signage as part of human influences pot-holes, restoration of stone considered landscape - minimise concrete and Cornwall peninsula. villages the WAW project will be subject walling, removal of barbed wire and kerbing Response: This is something that to the Officials Language Act. interupting views could be developed in the future. In the meantime, Failte Ireland is examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
5 Develop a smartphone App/QR 1 Use a colour code to differentiate 3 Link Discovery Points with local 4 Curtail the scale and number of 1 Develop a HDiNTERACTIVE system 1 Service-stations 2 Signs should Include distances and code for route between full size coaches and development and tourist centres. windfarms across the west coast. - Interactive multitouch guides. "A times to get to the next Discovery mini coaches on the coach route. Response: The concept of the Response: This is outside of the Year in Kerry" will be published in Point. Response: This will be Response: Information about the Discovery Points is that they are control of Failte Ireland. 2013. considered when the Discovery suitability of the route for located where the very best Wild However, as a prescribed body in Response: A full range of Points are being developed. coaches will be made available to Atlantic views are to be had, as the planning process, Failte marketing collateral will be coach operators via the website. well as being easily accessible by Ireland provides comment of developed for the WAW, motoring visitors. They are proposed wind farm including a range of intended to encourage visitors to developments in cases where it is technological solutions. get right out to the coast, often in of the view that there is a threat peripheral areas, thus enticing to the tourism amenity value of them to stay longer in an area. It an area, in line with its Position is expected that visitors will wish Paper of Wind Farms. to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
4 The WAW should link all existing 3 Discovery Points should be seen 3 Promote only Failte Ireland 1 Significant marketing potential 1 Accommodation hubs. Response: 2 Maintenace and upkeep of coastal walks and looped walks as gateways into an area as well approved businesses exists by capitalising upon the A Trade Engagement Plan will be signage must be a priority across along the entire west coast. as stopping points on a set route Spanish Armada story through the developed in 2013. the entire legth of the WAW Response: Failte Ireland is WAW examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
1 Road safety must be a priority 1 Include Discovery Points in Towns. 4 Develop facilities for motor 1 Marketing information must 1 Signage indicating driving, cycling Response: The concept of the caravans at strategic intervals promote things to do as well as and walking routes should be Discovery Points is that they are (overnight parking with basic things to see and encourage side provided in Village Centres where located where the very best Wild facilites-drinkng water and trips to other attractions parking is available. Response: Atlantic views are to be had, as wastewater dumping) - could be This will be considered for the well as being easily accessible by tied in with service stations- future. motoring visitors. They are Australia intended to encourage visitors to get right out to the coast, often in peripheral areas, thus enticing them to stay longer in an area. It is expected that visitors will wish to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
1 Specific routes should be 1 Too many Discovery Points will 1 Consider Dark Skies project - parts 1 Market WAW alongside NITB to 1 Signage should be developed in developed for motorcyclists. complicate the route of west Ireland are some of the link in with Causeway Coastal Ireland Response: At present, the entire least light polluted areas in route route is suitable for motorcycles. Europe The inclusion of narrower roads close to the coast to create a motorcycle route is something that could be examined in the future.
1 Fragment the route into 1 Visitors should be informed that 1 Counties should not feature on 1 Introduce a passport and 1 Signage in Gaeltacht regions recommended one day drives to some Discovery Points are more the route. stamping system and provide a should be in Irish only. make it easier for people developed than others. Response: While county certificate for completion of the Response: The signage for the Response: The WAW project is boundaries are unlikely to be the full route. Response: This is a WAW will be implemented in scheduled for launch in March primary method of dividing up good idea and will be considered. accordance with the Official 2014. It is intended that by that the route, there is no reason why Languages Act. time, there will be three counties should not feature as categories of Discovery Points: part of the route. (1) those that are fully developed as Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points, with full design implementation and interpretation; (2) those that are very good viewing areas with an acceptable level of infrastructure and interpretation, but have not yet been re-designed as WAW Discovery Points; and (3) those that have very good views but have poor access, infrastructure and interpretation. It is intended that categories (1) and (2) will be included in the marketing collateral, but those in category (3) will not, until improvement works are undertaken.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - MAYO 1 Ensure route is wild 1 At Discovery Points, visitors 1 Road numbers along the WAW 1 The route should be marketed 1 Inland Fisheries Ireland should be encouraged to interact route should be changed to just towards individual visitors rather recommend signage at bridge MAYO with local people, experience one number - ideal for sat nav's than coaches crossings stating the "River 1.0 WAW Independent Travellers Route 2.0 WAW Coach Route 3.0 Island Connections 4.0 Scenic Driving Experience Sections 5.0 Discovery Points 6.0 Regional Gateways 7.0 Stage Four Loops (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please referhistory to accompanying and sample report) the culture. Name" and "Wild Atlantic Salmon 1.1 8 Extend route along coast road (LP124) 3.1 2 Add ferry link from Cloughmore Pier to 5.1 12ThisAdd a will Discovery elevate Point atthe Rosserk route Abbey beyond / Moyne Abbey - Monastries of the Moy, Bartragh Island 6.1 16 Identify Ballina as a regional gateway 7.1 1 Develop loop from Belleek to Killala - Fishery" between Ballina and Killala Clare island a scenic journey into a Response: Regional gateways have been monastries of the Moy removed from the route masterplan map. memorable tourism experience, uniquely and distinctly Irish 1.2 7 Ensure route goes through Louisburgh 3.2 1 Add ferry link from Blacksod Pier to 5.2 8 Add a Discovery Point at the Quay Village, Ballina - Belleek Castle and Woods, Crete Boom, Ice house, 6.2 6 Change Castlebar regional gateway to 7.2 1 Develop loop - Louisburgh > Murrisk > Iniskean South Ballina Port, Salmon fishing Westport Leenane - access to Clare Island, Inisturk, Response: Regional gateways have been Delphi, Doo Lough 1 Road numbers along the WAW 1 Local story tellers should be removed from the route masterplan map. 1 Such significant investment on the 1 Market and promote a diverse 1 Undertake a national signage 1.3route7 shouldRealign route be alongchanged coastal toroad just between 3.3 1 Add ferry link from Bullsmouth Pier to Inis 5.3 6utilisedAdd a Discovery at Discovery Point at Louisburgh Points - Louisburghto HQ, President de Valera's visit-1940's, Grainne Maile, 6.3 1 Identify Knock airport as a regional gateway coast, may lead to inner ireland range of interests to cater for strategy to avoid signage clutter. one numberBelderg to - Carrowteigeideal for sat nav's. Bigil volunteerFamine, Clapper their Bridge, knowledge Killgeever Holy of Well, the Surfing, Childrens graveyard Response: Regional gateways have been being ignored. Response: Failte various age groups removed from the route masterplan map. Response: Given the very large area. Shannon Airport has been identified as an Ireland has a responsibility for number of different roads that Response: This is a good idea. international access point. the whole of the Republic of are used, and the fact that the Failte Ireland is investigating how Ireland and has separate 1.4road5 switchesExtend route between on Belmullet National peninsula to 3.4 1 Add ferry link from Roonagh to Clare Island 5.4 6person-to-personAdd a Discovery Point at interactionRoonagh Point - andGrace O'Malley, Island life, Nature, Seascape, Seal and strategies for the sustainable Beldarra Beach and Cross Point cormorant colony, Island football Secondary Roads, Regional interpretation can be better tourism development of the 1.5Roads2 Extendand Localroute to Roads, Delphi Valley together 5.5 4providedAdd a Discovery along Point the at Lacken Wild Pier Atlantic Lakeland and Inland Waterways 1.6 2 Realign route along Sea Road between 5.6 3 Add a Discovery Point at Portacloy - Extensive sandy green coast beach, last resident eagle in Ireland with theBallycastle fact that and Downpatrick there are Head quite Way. It is likely that this will be tourism region. In addition, the a lot of times when the user will part of an ongoing overall objective of the WAW 1.7 2 Extend route to include Mayo sculptural 5.7 3 Add a Discovery Point at Doohoma Head (Kinrovar) - Spanish Armada, LaRata Santa Maria Encoronada have totrails shift (Lacken from and oneBallycastle road Trails) type developmental programme for project is to achieve a net to another, it would not be the WAW. increase in overseas visitors to 1.8 1 Extend route to Erris Head 5.8 3 Add a Discovery Point at Kilcummin Pier - French landing-1798 practical to introduce a common 5.9 2 Change Old Head Discovery Point to Carrowmore Beach Ireland, from which other regions road number for the entire route 5.10 2 Add a Discovery Point at Belmullet Town - Tir Saile-Reconnections, Spirit of Place-Temple of the Tides, are also likely to benefit. Category A Bay, Canal, Pier, Promenade, Seabirds and corncrake, "The Playboy of the Western World", of the WAW. However, the route Percy French's poem "The Farleys", "The Godstone and the Blacky Mor", "Ar nDuchas" Heritage Trail will be made available as a 5.11 2 Add a Discovery Point at Doolough Point - 'The Playboy of the Western World', Annual horse racing single, joined-up route to all the SatNav providers and will be 5.12 2 Relocate Tra Oiligh Discovery Point from Elly Bay to Cross Point 5.13 2 Add a Discovery Point at Erris Head - Weather Station, Sea Arch, No.62 Coastal Point, Geo Cache location, made available for download Leach Storm Petrol colony, Blow Hole, Danish Cellar onto SatNavs, Smartphones, etc. 5.14 2 Fal Mor Discovery Point - Tir Saile–‘Deirble’s Twist’, St Deirble’s church and Well, The Iniskea Islands–the Naobh Og, 1927 Drowning, Whaling Station, Proposed Railway Station, Blacksod Lighthouse, Maud Gonne’s factory, Vernacular architecture, Riocard Bairead poetry, Sceal Clann Lir
5.15 2 Add a Discovery Point at Belderrig Harbour - Metadolerite volcanic cones 5.16 2 Lackan Strand Discovery Point - Looped walk, Court tomb, Saltmarsh, Blanket bog, General Humberts landing, Great Storm-1927 5.17 2 Downpatrick Head Discovery Point - Ruined houses on Dun Briste, History v Myth-seperation of Dun 1 WAW route should be Briste in 1393, Pollashantinna blowhole, Prehistoric round barrows, Look out post, Sea and bird life 1 Ensure stonewalls and hedgerows 1 A brochure marketing the Route coordinated with Eurovelo route. are not removed to accommodate and Discovery Points should be 5.18 2 Killala Quay Discovery Point - French landing, Round Tower, Famine Ships Response: This will considered 5.19 1 Add a Discovery Point at Ballycroy National Park increased traffic - e.g. Sliabh Liag made widely available at all 5.20 1 Add a Discovery Point at Clapper Bridge - Only medieval footbridge in Ireland, Famine story and pursued. road widening scheme. businesses54 along the route 5.21 1 Add a Discovery Point at Croagh Patrick Response: Every effort will be 5.22 1 Add a Discovery Point at the deserted village of Slievemore - Ancient cemetery, Megalithic tombs, 100 taken to ensure that the essential abandoned dwellings 5.23 1 Add a Discovery Point at Mweelrea - Highest mountain in Connaught character of places will be 5.24 1 Add a Discovery Point at Dooncarton - view out to Renmore Point 5.25 1 Claggan Island Discovery Point - Tir Saile-Acknowledgement, Kileen-unbaptised children graveyard, Oyster retained in any infrastructural fishing, Coastgaurd station, Sand dune complex, Landlord division, Davies Cave interventions that are carried out as part of the WAW project. 5.26 1 Dun na mBo Discovery Point - Spirit of Place-Thin Places, The Tain-Giant Donal Dual Bui, Eagle Island lighthouse, Irish lights morse signal, Scotchport boathouse, Transatlantic cable 1920's, Termoncarra bird sanctuary 5.27 1 Annagh Head Discovery Point - Oldest rocks in Ireland, Flora and fauna, Spirit of Place-The vault of heaven, ‘The Children of Lir’, Cross Abbey, ‘St. Brendan the Navigator’ 5.28 1 Tra Oiligh Discovery Point - Chieftain Oiligh’s fort, Bingham’s castle, Whaling station, Tir Saile–‘Idir Dha 1 The WAW could benefit Saile’, Irish Summer School, UISCE watersports, Dolls factory significantly from the Swansea to 5.29 1 Barr na Binne Bui Discovery Point - Spirit of Place–‘Clann Lir’, Tir Saile–‘Caochain’, Walter Michael’s sculptures in Inver, Dun Caochain, Trail Head for 3 walks, Summerville, Rinroe beach, Sandstone caves, Tir Cork car ferry. Response: Every Saile-‘Stratified Sheep’ effort will be made to ensure that 5.30 1 Rename Minnan Discovery Point - Ceide Discovery Point 5.31 1 Add a Discovery Point at Belleek Village - Castle all inbound tourist routes that 5.32 1 White Strand Discovery Point - Remove barbed wire fencing on surrounding land bring visitors directly to the 5.33 1 Add a Discovery Point at Tallaghan Bawn, Doohoma - Tallaghan Bay, Fahy Castle, Spanish Armada-Sancta Maria Rata Encoronada Atlantic coast will benefit the WAW. 34 0 5 0 80 23 2 144
Feedback comment accepted 34 For future consideration 6 1 0 21 0 2 164 15 8 18 2 Feedback comment not accepted Feedback comment accepted
For future consideration Feedback comment not accepted PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - MAYO MAYO MAYO WAW Independent Travellers Route 1.5 (2) Extend route to Delphi Valley Island Connections Discovery Points • Route reflects this 1.1 (8) Extend route along coast road (LP124) between 3.1 (2) Add ferry link from Cloughmore Pier to Clare island 5.1 (12) Add a Discovery Point at Rosserk Abbey / Moyne Ballina and Killala 1.6 (2) Realign route along Sea Road between Ballycastle • Accept Abbey - Monastries of the Moy, Bartragh Island and Downpatrick Head 3.2 (1) Add ferry link from Blacksod Pier to Iniskean South • Accept
3.3 (1) Add ferry link from Bullsmouth Pier to Inis Bigil • Not a scheduled Route
3.4 (1) Add ferry link from Roonagh to Clare Island • Already reflected on map
• Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and coaches • Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and • Road to Rosserk Abbey unsuitable for independent • Unsuitable Discovery Points coaches tourism traffic and coaches
1.2 (7) Ensure route goes through Louisburgh 1.7 (2) Extend route to include Mayo sculptural trails • Route already shows this (Lacken and Ballycastle Trails) • Sculptures near or adjacent to Discovery Points will 1.3 (7) Realign route along coastal road between Belderg be included in information at Discovery Points to Carrowteige 1.8 (1) Extend route to Erris Head
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• Access to Moyne Abbey restricted
5.2 (8) Add a Discovery Point at the Quay Village, Ballina - Belleek Castle and Woods, Crete Boom, Ice house, Ballina Port, Salmon fishing • Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and coaches • Road suitable for independent tourism traffic but unsuitable for coaches 1.4 (5) Extend route on Belmullet peninsula to Beldarra • High scenic quality at Discovery Point Beach and Cross Point
• Road suitable for independent tourism traffic but unsuitable for coaches • Medium scenic quality • Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and coaches PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - MAYO MAYO MAYO 5.3 (6) Add a Discovery Point at Louisburgh - Louisburgh 5.9 (2) Change Old Head Discovery Point to Carrowmore 5.12 (2) Relocate Tra Oiligh Discovery Point from Elly Bay to 5.15 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Belderrig Harbour - HQ, President de Valera’s visit-1940’s, Grainne Maile, Beach - short walk from Louisburgh Cross Point Metadolerite volcanic cones Famine, Clapper Bridge, Killgeever Holy Well, Surfing, Childrens graveyard • Opportunity to add a stage four discovery point in Louisburgh Town Centre
5.4 (6) Add a Discovery Point at Roonagh Point - Grace O’Malley, Island life, Nature, Seascape, Seal and cormorant colony, Island football • Tell stories at Clare Island or Inishturk Island Discovery Points
5.5 (4) Add a Discovery Point at Lacken Pier • Discovery Point at lackan Strand
5.6 (3) Add a Discovery Point at Portacloy - Extensive • Close proximity to Old Head sandy green coast beach, last resident eagle in Ireland • High scenic value • Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and • Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and coaches coaches
5.13 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Erris Head - Weather 5.16 (2) Lackan Strand Discovery Point - Looped walk, Court Station, Sea Arch, No.62 Coastal Point, Geo Cache tomb, Saltmarsh, Blanket bog, General Humberts location, Leach Storm Petrol colony, Blow Hole, Danish landing, Great Storm-1927 Cellar • Tell stories at Lackan Strand Discovery Point
5.17 (2) Downpatrick Head Discovery Point - Ruined houses on Dun Briste, History v Myth-seperation of Dun Briste in 1393, Pollashantinna blowhole, Prehistoric round barrows, Look out post, Sea and bird life • Tell stories at Downpatrick Head Discovery Point
5.18 (2) Killala Quay Discovery Point - French landing, • Old Head Discovery Point provides a better Round Tower, Famine Ships • Close proximity to Barr Na Binne Bui Discovery Point Discovery Point • Tell stories at Killala Quay Discovery Point 56 5.7 (3) Add a Discovery Point at Doohoma Head (Kinrovar) 5.10 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Belmullet Town - Tir Saile- 5.19 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Ballycroy National Park - Spanish Armada, LaRata Santa Maria Encoronada Reconnections, Spirit of Place-Temple of the Tides, • Discovery Point added at recently developed • Accept Category A Bay, Canal, Pier, Promenade, Seabirds and Claggan Mountain car park and viewpoint corncrake, “The Playboy of the Western World”, Percy 5.8 (3) Add a Discovery Point at Kilcummin Pier - French French’s poem “The Farleys”, “The Godstone and the 5.20 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Clapper Bridge - Only landing-1798 Blacky Mor”, “Ar nDuchas” Heritage Trail • Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and medieval footbridge in Ireland, Famine story • Opportunity to add a stage four discovery point in coaches • Opportunity to develop a stage four Dscovery Point Belmullet Town Centre 5.14 (2) Fal Mor Discovery Point - Tir Saile–‘Deirble’s Twist ’, 5.21 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Croagh Patrick 5.11 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Doolough Point - ‘The St Deirble’s church and Well, The Iniskea Islands–the • Tell story at Murrisk Viewpoint Discovery Point Playboy of the Western World’, Annual horse racing Naobh Og, 1927 Drowning, Whaling Station, Proposed Railway Station, Blacksod Lighthouse, Maud Gonne’s 5.22 (1) Add a Discovery Point at the deserted village of factory, Vernacular architecture, Riocard Bairead Slievemore - Ancient cemetery, Megalithic tombs, 100 poetry, Sceal Clann Lir abandoned dwellings • Tell stories at Fal Mor Discovery Point • Tell story at Tra Dumha Goirt
5.23 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Mweelrea - Highest mountain in Connaught • Tell story at White Strand Discovery Point
• Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and coaches
• Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and coaches PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - MAYO MAYO 5.24 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Dooncarton - view out to 5.32 (1) White Strand Discovery Point - Remove barbed Rinroe Point wire fencing on surrounding land • Carry out environmental improvement work to White Strand
5.33 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Tallaghan Bawn, Doohoma - Tallaghan Bay, Fahy Castle, Spanish Armada-Sancta Maria Rata Encoronada
• Road suitable for independent tourism traffic but unsuitable for coaches • High Scenic Value • No existing appropriate Discovery Point
5.25 (1) Claggan Island Discovery Point - Tir Saile- Acknowledgement, Kileen-unbaptised children • Road suitable for independent tourism traffic but graveyard, Oyster fishing, Coastgaurd station, Sand unsuitable for coaches dune complex, Landlord division, Davies Cave • High Scenic Value • Tell story at Claggan Island Discovery Point
5.26 (1) Dun na mBo Discovery Point - Spirit of Place-Thin Places, The Tain-Giant Donal Dual Bui, Eagle Island lighthouse, Irish lights morse signal, Scotchport boathouse, Transatlantic cable 1920’s, Termoncarra bird sanctuary • Tell story at Ceann Dhun Modha Discovery Point
57 5.27 (1) Annagh Head Discovery Point - Oldest rocks in Ireland, Flora and fauna, Spirit of Place-The vault of heaven, ‘The Children of Lir’, Cross Abbey, ‘St. Brendan the Navigator’ • Tell story at Annagh Head Discovery Point
5.28 (1) Tra Oiligh Discovery Point - Chieftain Oiligh’s fort, Bingham’s castle, Whaling station, Tir Saile–‘Idir Dha Saile’, Irish Summer School, UISCE watersports, Dolls factory • Tell story at Tra Oiligh Discovery Point
5.29 (1) Barr na Binne Bui Discovery Point - Spirit of Place–‘Clann Lir’, Tir Saile–‘Caochain’, Walter Michael’s sculptures in Inver, Dun Caochain, Trail Head for 3 walks, Summerville, Rinroe beach, Sandstone caves, Tir Saile-‘Stratified Sheep’ • Tell story at Barr na Binne Bui Discovery Point
5.30 (1) Rename Minnan Discovery Point - Ceide Discovery Point • Accept
5.31 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Belleek Village - Castle • Opportunity for stage four Loop to Belleek Castle GENERAL WAW Independent Travellers Route WAW Coach Route Island Connections Scenic Driving Experience Sections Discovery Points Regional Gateways Stage Four Loops General Marketing the Wild Atlantic Way Additional Elements to Highlight on Signage Route Selection Criteria 12 Develop route for walkers and 3 Maps should show one route - 1 The cost of accessing ferries to the 6 Well maintained facilities such as 1 Develop a stage four Atlantic Way 142 Positive Initiative for the west 6 Rename Wild Atlantic Way - 5 Towns and Villages 6 Directional and Interpretation 1 Add Angling to 3.4 list of activities cyclists - introduce cycle bays at coach routes should not be islands can be expensive, toilet, litter and picnic areas Beag to encourage the more coast of Ireland route/road/drive. Way suggests a signage along the route and at regular intervals. signposted particularly for families. An should be strategically provided at adventurous traveller. Response: walking route. Response: The discovery points must be very Response: This is something that affordable 'WAW Islands' ticket sensible intervals at Discovery This is something that could be research that was undertaken in clear and accurate could be developed in the future. providing access to all the islands Points. considered in the future. the four main overseas markets In the meantime, Failte Ireland is on the route - this would Response: While the provision of on the proposition for the Wild examining opportunities to encourage both locals and visitors picnic facilities will be possible at Atlantic Way showed no evidence facilitate linkages between the to access the islands. many of the proposed Discovery of any mis-apprehension of the route and the best existing Response: This is a good idea but Points, toilet facilities are likely to Wild Atlantic Way being anything walking and cycling routes along its implementation is beyond the be only possible at a few. It is other than a driving route. the west coast, in time for the direct control of Failte Ireland. intended that services and Taking a long term view, it is launch of the WAW in early However, the recommendation facilities at local towns and intended that cycling and walking 2014. will be communicated to the villages would be used. A clearly would become as much a part of relevant authorities and will be advertised litter policy of 'pack it the WAW as driving. It has been pursued. in, pack it out' is likely to be more decided to retain the name of the appropriate at the Discovery driving route as the Wild Atlantic Points than the presence of litter Way. bins. Ultimately, this is a matter to be decided by the Local Authorities.
7 Infrastructural standards along 2 Roads and bridges with height or 4 Discovery Points should be 1 Stage four should see continuous 5 Keep local communties informed 1 Must be marketed carefully to 1 Hotels and Hostels. Response: A 3 Signage at Discovery Points 1 Add Spanish Armada, World Wars route must be coordinated and be weight restrictions that may sensitively deisgned with coastal paths developed across and involved with all plans increase dwell time Trade Engagement Plan will be should be in English. Response: and French Armada to 3.2 list of of a high standard - verge cutting, restrict coaches need to be minimum disruption to the the entire coastline - e.g. Wales relating to their towns and developed later in 2013. The erection of signage as part of human influences pot-holes, restoration of stone considered landscape - minimise concrete and Cornwall peninsula. villages the WAW project will be subject walling, removal of barbed wire and kerbing Response: This is something that to the Officials Language Act. interupting views could be developed in the future. In the meantime, Failte Ireland is examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
5 Develop a smartphone App/QR 1 Use a colour code to differentiate 3 Link Discovery Points with local 4 Curtail the scale and number of 1 Develop a HDiNTERACTIVE system 1 Service-stations 2 Signs should Include distances and code for route between full size coaches and development and tourist centres. windfarms across the west coast. - Interactive multitouch guides. "A times to get to the next Discovery mini coaches on the coach route. Response: The concept of the Response: This is outside of the Year in Kerry" will be published in Point. Response: This will be Response: Information about the Discovery Points is that they are control of Failte Ireland. 2013. considered when the Discovery suitability of the route for located where the very best Wild However, as a prescribed body in Response: A full range of Points are being developed. coaches will be made available to Atlantic views are to be had, as the planning process, Failte marketing collateral will be coach operators via the website. well as being easily accessible by Ireland provides comment of developed for the WAW, motoring visitors. They are proposed wind farm including a range of intended to encourage visitors to developments in cases where it is technological solutions. get right out to the coast, often in of the view that there is a threat peripheral areas, thus enticing to the tourism amenity value of them to stay longer in an area. It an area, in line with its Position is expected that visitors will wish Paper of Wind Farms. to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
4 The WAW should link all existing 3 Discovery Points should be seen 3 Promote only Failte Ireland 1 Significant marketing potential 1 Accommodation hubs. Response: 2 Maintenace and upkeep of coastal walks and looped walks as gateways into an area as well approved businesses exists by capitalising upon the A Trade Engagement Plan will be signage must be a priority across along the entire west coast. as stopping points on a set route Spanish Armada story through the developed in 2013. the entire legth of the WAW Response: Failte Ireland is WAW examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
1 Road safety must be a priority 1 Include Discovery Points in Towns. 4 Develop facilities for motor 1 Marketing information must 1 Signage indicating driving, cycling Response: The concept of the caravans at strategic intervals promote things to do as well as and walking routes should be Discovery Points is that they are (overnight parking with basic things to see and encourage side provided in Village Centres where located where the very best Wild facilites-drinkng water and trips to other attractions parking is available. Response: Atlantic views are to be had, as wastewater dumping) - could be This will be considered for the well as being easily accessible by tied in with service stations- future. motoring visitors. They are Australia intended to encourage visitors to get right out to the coast, often in peripheral areas, thus enticing them to stay longer in an area. It is expected that visitors will wish to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
1 Specific routes should be 1 Too many Discovery Points will 1 Consider Dark Skies project - parts 1 Market WAW alongside NITB to 1 Signage should be developed in developed for motorcyclists. complicate the route of west Ireland are some of the link in with Causeway Coastal Ireland Response: At present, the entire least light polluted areas in route route is suitable for motorcycles. Europe The inclusion of narrower roads close to the coast to create a motorcycle route is something that could be examined in the future.
1 Fragment the route into 1 Visitors should be informed that 1 Counties should not feature on 1 Introduce a passport and 1 Signage in Gaeltacht regions recommended one day drives to some Discovery Points are more the route. stamping system and provide a should be in Irish only. make it easier for people developed than others. Response: While county certificate for completion of the Response: The signage for the Response: The WAW project is boundaries are unlikely to be the full route. Response: This is a WAW will be implemented in scheduled for launch in March primary method of dividing up good idea and will be considered. accordance with the Official 2014. It is intended that by that the route, there is no reason why Languages Act. time, there will be three counties should not feature as categories of Discovery Points: part of the route. (1) those that are fully developed as Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points, with full design implementation and interpretation; (2) those that are very good viewing areas with an acceptable level of infrastructure and interpretation, but have not yet been re-designed as WAW Discovery Points; and (3) those that have very good views but have poor access, infrastructure and interpretation. It is intended that categories (1) and (2) will be included in the marketing collateral, but those in category (3) will not, until improvement works are undertaken.
1 Ensure route is wild 1 At Discovery Points, visitors 1 Road numbers along the WAW 1 The route should be marketed 1 Inland Fisheries Ireland should be encouraged to interact route should be changed to just towards individual visitors rather recommend signage at bridge with local people, experience one number - ideal for sat nav's than coaches crossings stating the "River history and sample the culture. Name" and "Wild Atlantic Salmon GALWAY This will elevate the route beyond Fishery" WAW Coach Route Discovery Points a scenic journey into a memorable tourism experience, 2.1 (1) Exclude coach route to Bunowen Pier Discovery 5.1 (1) Add a Discovery Point at An Tra Mor (two miles uniquely and distinctly Irish Point - road too narrow east of Loughannbeg) • Route reflects this 1 Road numbers along the WAW 1 Local story tellers should be 1 Such significant investment on the 1 Market and promote a diverse 1 Undertake a national signage route should be changed to just utilised at Discovery Points to coast, may lead to inner ireland range of interests to cater for strategy to avoid signage clutter. one number - ideal for sat nav's. volunteer their knowledge of the being ignored. Response: Failte various age groups Response: Given the very large area. Ireland has a responsibility for number of different roads that Response: This is a good idea. the whole of the Republic of are used, and the fact that the Failte Ireland is investigating how Ireland and has separate road switches between National person-to-person interaction and strategies for the sustainable Secondary Roads, Regional interpretation can be better tourism development of the Roads and Local Roads, together provided along the Wild Atlantic Lakeland and Inland Waterways PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - GALWAY with the fact that there are quite Way. It is likely that this will be tourism region. In addition, the a lot of times when the user will part of an ongoing overall objective of the WAW have to shift from one road type developmental programme for project is to achieve a net GALWAY to another, it would not be the WAW. increase in overseas visitors to 1.0 WAW Independent Travellers Route 2.0 WAW Coach Route 3.0 Island Connections 4.0 Scenic Driving Experience Sections 5.0 Discovery Points 6.0 Regional Gateways 7.0 Stage Four Loopspractical to introduce a common Ireland, from which other regions (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) road number for the entire route are also likely to benefit. 2.1 1 Exclude coach route to Bunowen Pier 5.1 1 Add a Discovery Point at An Tra Mor (two 7.1 2 Develop Lady Gregory and Yeats loop - of the WAW. However, the route Discovery Point - road too narrow • Close proximitymiles east of Loughannbeg)to Ceibh an Spideal Kinvara > Kilmacduagh > Coole park > • Opportunity for stage four Discovery Point Kilartanwill Gregory be made Museum available > Thoor Ballylee as a > Killinanesingle, Graveyard joined-up > Roxboro route Gates to all> the WoodvilleSatNav Walled providers Gardens > Stand Brendans will be 5.2 (1) Add a Discovery Point at St Annin’s Church, Knock Cathedral Inverin - ancient famine church made available for download 5.2 • Close1 proximityAdd a Discovery to PointCeiba at Stan Annin's Tsruthain Church, 7.2 1 Developonto loop SatNavs,to Lakeview Smartphones, Coffee Shop and etc. • OpportunityKnock Inverin for stage- ancient four famine Discovery church Point B & B 5.3 1 Add a Discovery Point at Scrib - waterfall 7.3 1 Develop Joyce Country loop to Clonbur and 5.3 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Scrib - waterfall Cong 5.4 • Opportunity1 Bunowen for Pier stage Discovery four Point- Discovery Connemara Point 7.4 1 Add supporting desination - Kylemore smokehouse Abbey-Neighbouring1 WAW route landowner, should be Peter 1 Ensure stonewalls and hedgerows 1 A brochure marketing the Route Conroy, interested in providing a viewing 5.4 (1) Bunowen Bay Discovery Point- Connemara area coordinated with Eurovelo route. are not removed to accommodate and Discovery Points should be smokehouse Response: This will considered increased traffic - e.g. Sliabh Liag made widely available at all 5.5 • Tell story1 Add ata Discovery Bunowen Point Bay at Derryinver Discovery Bridge Point 7.5 1 Developand half-day pursued. loop - Galway City > road widening scheme. businesses along the route between Letterfrack and Tullycross - Moycullen > An Spidéal > Galway - Response: Every effort will be Dawros River-freshwater pearl mussels, Connemara bogland, Lakeland landscapes, 5.5 (1) Add alocal Discovery flora and fauna Point at Derryinver Bridge Coastal seascapes, Connemara Gaeltacht taken to ensure that the essential between Letterfrack and Tullycross - Dawros River- and Rural farming character of places will be freshwater pearl mussels, local flora and fauna retained in any infrastructural 5.6 1 Ceibh An Spideal Discovery Point - Further develop coastal walkway, designated interventions that are carried out seating and picnic area as part of the WAW project.
5.7 1 Add Discovery Points in the Connemara Gaeltacht areas - An Cheathru Rua, Casla, Leitirmoir, Ros a Mhil, Camus, Rosmuc, Cill 1 The WAW could benefit Chiarain and Carna significantly from the Swansea to 5.8 1 Add a Discovery Point at Leirir Muca Cork car ferry. Response: Every effort will be made to ensure that 5.9 1 Add a Discovery Point at Upper Camas Bay all inbound tourist routes that 5.10 1 Add a Discovery Point at Droichead na bring visitors directly to the Torann Atlantic coast will benefit the WAW. 0 1 0 0 10 0 6 17
Feedback comment accepted 34 6 1 0 21 0 2 164 15 8 18 2 For future consideration 58 Feedback comment not accepted GALWAY • Discovery Point low scenic quality Feedback comment accepted WAW Coach Route Discovery Points 5.6 (1) Ceibh An Spideal Discovery Point - Further develop For future consideration coastal walkway, designated seating and picnic area Feedback comment not accepted 2.1 (1) Exclude coach route to Bunowen Pier Discovery 5.1 (1) Add a Discovery Point at An Tra Mor (two miles • Opportunities to further develop Discovery Point Point - road too narrow east of Loughannbeg) GALWAY • Route reflects this 5.7 (1) Add Discovery Points in the Connemara Gaeltacht areas - An Cheathru Rua, Casla, Leitirmoir, Ros a Mhil, Camus, Rosmuc, Cill Chiarain and Carna • Opportunity for stage four Discovery Point in these villages
5.8 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Leirir Muca
• Close proximity to Ceibh an Spideal • Opportunity for stage four Discovery Point
5.2 (1) Add a Discovery Point at St Annin’s Church, Knock Inverin - ancient famine church • Close proximity to Ceiba an Tsruthain • Opportunity for stage four Discovery Point • Opportunity for stage four Discovery Point 5.3 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Scrib - waterfall • Opportunity for stage four Discovery Point 5.9 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Upper Camas Bay • Close proximity to Gort Mor 5.4 (1) Bunowen Bay Discovery Point- Connemara smokehouse 5.10 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Droichead na Torann • Tell story at Bunowen Bay Discovery Point • Opportunity for stage four Discovery Point at this location 5.5 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Derryinver Bridge between Letterfrack and Tullycross - Dawros River- freshwater pearl mussels, local flora and fauna
• Discovery Point low scenic quality
5.6 (1) Ceibh An Spideal Discovery Point - Further develop coastal walkway, designated seating and picnic area • Opportunities to further develop Discovery Point GENERAL WAW Independent Travellers Route WAW Coach Route Island Connections Scenic Driving Experience Sections Discovery Points Regional Gateways Stage Four Loops General Marketing the Wild Atlantic Way Additional Elements to Highlight on Signage Route Selection Criteria 12 Develop route for walkers and 3 Maps should show one route - 1 The cost of accessing ferries to the 6 Well maintained facilities such as 1 Develop a stage four Atlantic Way 142 Positive Initiative for the west 6 Rename Wild Atlantic Way - 5 Towns and Villages 6 Directional and Interpretation 1 Add Angling to 3.4 list of activities cyclists - introduce cycle bays at coach routes should not be islands can be expensive, toilet, litter and picnic areas Beag to encourage the more coast of Ireland route/road/drive. Way suggests a signage along the route and at regular intervals. signposted particularly for families. An should be strategically provided at adventurous traveller. Response: walking route. Response: The discovery points must be very Response: This is something that affordable 'WAW Islands' ticket sensible intervals at Discovery This is something that could be research that was undertaken in clear and accurate could be developed in the future. providing access to all the islands Points. considered in the future. the four main overseas markets In the meantime, Failte Ireland is on the route - this would Response: While the provision of on the proposition for the Wild examining opportunities to encourage both locals and visitors picnic facilities will be possible at Atlantic Way showed no evidence facilitate linkages between the to access the islands. many of the proposed Discovery of any mis-apprehension of the route and the best existing Response: This is a good idea but Points, toilet facilities are likely to Wild Atlantic Way being anything walking and cycling routes along its implementation is beyond the be only possible at a few. It is other than a driving route. the west coast, in time for the direct control of Failte Ireland. intended that services and Taking a long term view, it is launch of the WAW in early However, the recommendation facilities at local towns and intended that cycling and walking 2014. will be communicated to the villages would be used. A clearly would become as much a part of relevant authorities and will be advertised litter policy of 'pack it the WAW as driving. It has been pursued. in, pack it out' is likely to be more decided to retain the name of the appropriate at the Discovery driving route as the Wild Atlantic Points than the presence of litter Way. bins. Ultimately, this is a matter to be decided by the Local Authorities.
7 Infrastructural standards along 2 Roads and bridges with height or 4 Discovery Points should be 1 Stage four should see continuous 5 Keep local communties informed 1 Must be marketed carefully to 1 Hotels and Hostels. Response: A 3 Signage at Discovery Points 1 Add Spanish Armada, World Wars route must be coordinated and be weight restrictions that may sensitively deisgned with coastal paths developed across and involved with all plans increase dwell time Trade Engagement Plan will be should be in English. Response: and French Armada to 3.2 list of of a high standard - verge cutting, restrict coaches need to be minimum disruption to the the entire coastline - e.g. Wales relating to their towns and developed later in 2013. The erection of signage as part of human influences pot-holes, restoration of stone considered landscape - minimise concrete and Cornwall peninsula. villages the WAW project will be subject walling, removal of barbed wire and kerbing Response: This is something that to the Officials Language Act. interupting views could be developed in the future. In the meantime, Failte Ireland is examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
5 Develop a smartphone App/QR 1 Use a colour code to differentiate 3 Link Discovery Points with local 4 Curtail the scale and number of 1 Develop a HDiNTERACTIVE system 1 Service-stations 2 Signs should Include distances and code for route between full size coaches and development and tourist centres. windfarms across the west coast. - Interactive multitouch guides. "A times to get to the next Discovery mini coaches on the coach route. Response: The concept of the Response: This is outside of the Year in Kerry" will be published in Point. Response: This will be Response: Information about the Discovery Points is that they are control of Failte Ireland. 2013. considered when the Discovery suitability of the route for located where the very best Wild However, as a prescribed body in Response: A full range of Points are being developed. coaches will be made available to Atlantic views are to be had, as the planning process, Failte marketing collateral will be coach operators via the website. well as being easily accessible by Ireland provides comment of developed for the WAW, motoring visitors. They are proposed wind farm including a range of intended to encourage visitors to developments in cases where it is technological solutions. get right out to the coast, often in of the view that there is a threat peripheral areas, thus enticing to the tourism amenity value of them to stay longer in an area. It an area, in line with its Position is expected that visitors will wish Paper of Wind Farms. to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
4 The WAW should link all existing 3 Discovery Points should be seen 3 Promote only Failte Ireland 1 Significant marketing potential 1 Accommodation hubs. Response: 2 Maintenace and upkeep of coastal walks and looped walks as gateways into an area as well approved businesses exists by capitalising upon the A Trade Engagement Plan will be signage must be a priority across along the entire west coast. as stopping points on a set route Spanish Armada story through the developed in 2013. the entire legth of the WAW Response: Failte Ireland is WAW examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
1 Road safety must be a priority 1 Include Discovery Points in Towns. 4 Develop facilities for motor 1 Marketing information must 1 Signage indicating driving, cycling Response: The concept of the caravans at strategic intervals promote things to do as well as and walking routes should be Discovery Points is that they are (overnight parking with basic things to see and encourage side provided in Village Centres where located where the very best Wild facilites-drinkng water and trips to other attractions parking is available. Response: Atlantic views are to be had, as wastewater dumping) - could be This will be considered for the well as being easily accessible by tied in with service stations- future. motoring visitors. They are Australia intended to encourage visitors to get right out to the coast, often in peripheral areas, thus enticing them to stay longer in an area. It is expected that visitors will wish to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
1 Specific routes should be 1 Too many Discovery Points will 1 Consider Dark Skies project - parts 1 Market WAW alongside NITB to 1 Signage should be developed in developed for motorcyclists. complicate the route of west Ireland are some of the link in with Causeway Coastal Ireland Response: At present, the entire least light polluted areas in route route is suitable for motorcycles. Europe The inclusion of narrower roads close to the coast to create a motorcycle route is something that could be examined in the future.
1 Fragment the route into 1 Visitors should be informed that 1 Counties should not feature on 1 Introduce a passport and 1 Signage in Gaeltacht regions recommended one day drives to some Discovery Points are more the route. stamping system and provide a should be in Irish only. make it easier for people developed than others. Response: While county certificate for completion of the Response: The signage for the Response: The WAW project is boundaries are unlikely to be the full route. Response: This is a WAW will be implemented in scheduled for launch in March primary method of dividing up good idea and will be considered. accordance with the Official 2014. It is intended that by that the route, there is no reason why Languages Act. time, there will be three counties should not feature as categories of Discovery Points: part of the route. (1) those that are fully developed as Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points, with full design implementation and interpretation; (2) those that are very good viewing areas with an acceptable level of infrastructure and interpretation, but have not yet been re-designed as WAW Discovery Points; and (3) those that have very good views but have poor access, infrastructure and interpretation. It is intended that categories (1) and (2) will be included in the marketing collateral, but those in category (3) will not, until improvement works are undertaken.
1 Ensure route is wild 1 At Discovery Points, visitors 1 Road numbers along the WAW 1 The route should be marketed 1 Inland Fisheries Ireland should be encouraged to interact route should be changed to just towards individual visitors rather recommend signage at bridge with local people, experience one number - ideal for sat nav's than coaches crossings stating the "River history and sample the culture. Name" and "Wild Atlantic Salmon This will elevate the route beyond Fishery" a scenic journey into a memorable tourism experience, uniquely and distinctly Irish
1 Road numbers along the WAW 1 Local story tellers should be 1 Such significant investment on the 1 Market and promote a diverse 1 Undertake a national signage route should be changed to just utilised at Discovery Points to coast, may lead to inner ireland range of interests to cater for strategy to avoid signage clutter. PUBLICone number - ideal for CONSULTATION sat nav's. FEEDBACk - CLARE volunteer their knowledge of the being ignored. Response: Failte various age groups Response: Given the very large area. Ireland has a responsibility for number of different roads that Response: This is a good idea. the whole of the Republic of CLAREare used, and the fact that the Failte Ireland is investigating how Ireland and has separate 1.0road WAW switches Independent between Travellers National Route 2.0 WAW Coach Route 3.0 Island Connections 4.0 Scenic Driving Experience Sections 5.0 Discoveryperson-to-person Points interaction and 6.0 Regional Gateways 7.0 Stage Four Loops 8.0 Other strategies for the sustainable (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) 1.1Secondary5 Realign Roads, car route Regional from local route to R479 2.1 4 Realign coach route from local route to 3.1 2 Add ferry link from Doolin to Liscannor via 4.1 1 Add scenic driving experience section from 5.1 interpretation6 Doolin Discovery can Point be - Spanish better Armada, 6.1 1 identify Shannon Airport as a Regional 7.1 7 Develop Burren loop to include Carrow, 8.1 2 Developtourism welcome development and visitor facilities of the Roads atand Doolin Local Roads, together R479 at Doolin Cliffs of Moher Doolin to Liscannor providedTrade between along Doolin the Wild and Islands, Atlantic Axe Gateway Lisdoonvarna, Kilfenora and Carofin - signageLakeland in Fanore and Inland Waterways with the fact that there are quite Way.factory, It is Language,likely that Dusty this the willDolphin, be Response: Regional gateways have been walking, cycling, rock climbing tourism region. In addition, the connection with Lady Gregory and Agustus removed from the route masterplan map. a lot of times when the user will partJohn, of an Coastal ongoing path to Cliffs of Moher, Ferry Shannon Airport has been identified as an overall objective of the WAW have to shift from one road type developmentalto Aran Islands, Baseprogramme for the Burren for Way, international access point. project is to achieve a net Heritage Trail, Doolin Cave, Music, Pitch and to another, it would not be the WAW.Putt, Geology increase in overseas visitors to practical to introduce a common Ireland, from which other regions
1.2road 4numberRealign route for on the Loop entire Head: Garraun- route 2.2 1 Coach route should indicate that small 3.2 1 Add ferry link from Ballybunion to 5.2 4 Add a Discovery Point for the West Clare 7.2 2 Develop loop from Killimer to Clarecastle 8.2 1 Realignare alsoloop four likely on the to North benefit. Clare cycle of the WAW.Liscrona-Carrigaholt- However, Kilbaha the route coaches can access Loop Head beyond Carrigaholt Railway (Percy French) via Labasheeda, Kiladysert, Ballynacally - route to pass the available facilities in will be made available as a Kilbaha link with Islands at River Fergus mouth Fanore Village 1.3single,1 Exclude joined-up route toroute Foynes to all the 2.3 1 Exclude coach route on R478 - laybys and 5.3 3 Rename Doonbeg Beach Discovery Point - 7.3 1 Develop loop on local roads off the R477 in 8.3 1 Name route between Doolin and SatNav providers and will be road upgrade required White Strand, Doonbeg Fanore Ballyvaghan - Burren Coast Road 1.4 1 Ensure route extends to Doonbeg 5.4 3 Carrigaholt Bay Discovery Point - 1950's 7.4 1 Develop loop to link walking routes made available for download shipwreck, Shipping, Turf boats, Castle, between Fanore Village and Fanore Beach onto SatNavs, Smartphones, etc. Port, Napeonic Gun Battery Fortress, Whale via the Famine Fishing Village and dolphin watching, Clove Dragons - battle of Fautong
5.5 3 Rename Doolin Pier - Doolin Port 7.5 1 Add supporting destination - Doonbeg golf course 5.6 3 Further develop Discovery Points at Ailladie, 7.6 1 Develop loop to Miltown Malbay Murroughtoohy and Black Head 1 WAW route should be 1 Ensure stonewalls and hedgerows 1 A brochure marketing the Route coordinated with Eurovelo route. 5.7 3 Add a Discovery Point at Kilkee are not removed to accommodate and Discovery Points should be 5.8 3 Kilkee Cliffs Discovery Point - Ryans Response: This will considered Daughter, Shipwrecks, Tusnami washing increased traffic - e.g. Sliabh Liag made widely available at all and pursued. castle ruins away, Bishops island ruins, road widening scheme. businesses along the route Fishing, Birdwatching Response: Every effort will be 5.9 2 Add a Discovery Point at Ailladie taken to ensure that the essential 5.10 1 Add a Discovery Point at Ballymacrunnagh character of places will be Shore, Killimer 5.11 1 Killimer Discovery Point - Eileen O'Hanley retained in any infrastructural interventions that are carried out 5.12 1 Add a Discovery Point at Lough South, Doolin - views over Aran Islands as part of the WAW project.
5.13 1 Add a Discovery Point at Lemenagh Castle - Maire Rua's husbands 5.14 1 Add a Discovery Point at Black Head 1 The WAW could benefit 5.15 1 Add a Discovery Point at Bishopsquarter significantly from the Swansea to Beach 5.16 1 Cliffs of Moher Discovery Point - Doolin Cliff Cork car ferry. Response: Every Walk, Doonagore Bog running into Atlantic effort will be made to ensure that 59 5.17 1 Lahinch Beach Discovery Point - Cill Stifin- all inbound tourist routes that buried village at sea, Travelling trollope, bring visitors directly to the Surfing, Anzom Park Atlantic coast will benefit the WAW. 11 6 3 1 38 1 13 4 77
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For future consideration Feedback comment not accepted PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - CLARE CLARE CLARE WAW Independent Travellers Route WAW Coach Route Island Connections
1.1 (5) Realign car route from local route to R479 at Doolin 2.1 (4) Realign coach route from local route to R479 at 3.1 (2) Add ferry link from Doolin to Liscannor via the Cliffs Doolin of Moher • Ferry connects between Liscannor and Doolin via Cliffs of Moher • Amendment accepted
3.2 (1) Add ferry link from Ballybunion to Carrigaholt • No chartered ferry crossing between Ballybunion and Carrigholt
• Carrigaholt- Kilbaha - Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and coaches
1.3 (1) Exclude route to Foynes • Amendment accepted • Amendment accepted • Route to Foynes offers significant scenic views 1.2 (4) Realign route on Loop Head: Garraun-Liscrona- 2.2 (1) Coach route should indicate that small coaches can 1.4 (1) Ensure route extends to Doonbeg Carrigaholt- Kilbaha access Loop Head beyond Kilbaha • Doonbeg included on route • Coach routes have not been differentiated by coach sizes
2.3 (1) Exclude coach route on R478 - laybys and road upgrade required
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• Garraun-Liscrona - Road suitable for independent tourism traffic but unsuitable for coaches
• R478 suitable for coaches
• Liscrona-Carrigaholt - Road suitable for independent tourism traffic but unsuitable for coaches PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - clare CLARE CLARE Scenic Driving Experience Sections Discovery Points 5.15 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Bishopsquarter Beach
4.1 (1) Add scenic driving experience section from Doolin 5.1 (6) Doolin Discovery Point - Spanish Armada, Trade to Liscannor between Doolin and Islands, Axe factory, Language, Dusty the Dolphin, connection with Lady Gregory and Agustus John, Coastal path to Cliffs of Moher, Ferry to Aran Islands, Base for the Burren Way, Heritage Trail, Doolin Cave, Music, Pitch and Putt, Geology • Tell stories at Doolin Discovery Point
5.2 (4) Add a Discovery Point for the West Clare Railway (Percy French) • Opportunity to add a stage four discovery point at Moyasta
5.3 (3) Rename Doonbeg Beach Discovery Point - White Strand, Doonbeg • Amendment accepted • Close proximity to Ballyvaughan Pier Discovery Point
5.4 (3) Carrigaholt Bay Discovery Point - 1950’s shipwreck, 5.16 (1) Cliffs of Moher Discovery Point - Doolin Cliff Walk, • Intermittent scenic driving experience between Shipping, Turf boats, Castle, Port, Napeonic Gun Doonagore Bog running into Atlantic Doolin and Liscannor Battery Fortress, Whale and dolphin watching, Clove • Tell stories at Cliffs of Moher Discovery Point Dragons - battle of Fautong • Tell story at Carrigaholt Bay Discovery Point 5.17 (1) Lehinch Beach Discovery Point - Cill Stifin-buried village at sea, Travelling trollope, Surfing, Anzom Park 5.5 (3) Rename Doolin Pier - Doolin Port • Tell stories at Lehinch Beach Discovery Point • Amendment accepted
5.6 (3) Further develop Discovery Points at Ailladie, Ballyreen, Murroughtoohy and Black Head • Recommendation accepted
5.7 (3) Add a Discovery Point at Kilkee • Opportunity to add a stage four discovery point in Kilkee Town Centre 61 5.8 (3) Kilkee Cliffs Discovery Point - Ryans Daughter, Shipwrecks, Tusnami washing castle ruins away, Bishops island ruins, Fishing, Birdwatching, ohn Ford film, “A Minute’s Wait” • Tell stories at Kilkee Cliffs Discovery Point
5.9 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Ailladie • Necessary to resolve land ownership issues
5.10 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Ballymacrunnagh Shore, Killimer • Opportunity to add a stage four discovery point in Killimer Town Centre
5.11 (1) Killimer Discovery Point - Eileen O’Hanley • Opportunity to tell story at Killimer - Tarbert Ferry Discovery Point
5.12 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Luogh South, Doolin - views over Aran Islands • Close proximity to Cliffs of Moher
5.13 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Lemenagh Castle - Maire Rua’s husbands • Opportunity for stage four Discovery Point
5.14 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Black Head • Discovery Point included at appropriate locations GENERAL WAW Independent Travellers Route WAW Coach Route Island Connections Scenic Driving Experience Sections Discovery Points Regional Gateways Stage Four Loops General Marketing the Wild Atlantic Way Additional Elements to Highlight on Signage Route Selection Criteria 12 Develop route for walkers and 3 Maps should show one route - 1 The cost of accessing ferries to the 6 Well maintained facilities such as 1 Develop a stage four Atlantic Way 142 Positive Initiative for the west 6 Rename Wild Atlantic Way - 5 Towns and Villages 6 Directional and Interpretation 1 Add Angling to 3.4 list of activities cyclists - introduce cycle bays at coach routes should not be islands can be expensive, toilet, litter and picnic areas Beag to encourage the more coast of Ireland route/road/drive. Way suggests a signage along the route and at regular intervals. signposted particularly for families. An should be strategically provided at adventurous traveller. Response: walking route. Response: The discovery points must be very Response: This is something that affordable 'WAW Islands' ticket sensible intervals at Discovery This is something that could be research that was undertaken in clear and accurate could be developed in the future. providing access to all the islands Points. considered in the future. the four main overseas markets In the meantime, Failte Ireland is on the route - this would Response: While the provision of on the proposition for the Wild examining opportunities to encourage both locals and visitors picnic facilities will be possible at Atlantic Way showed no evidence facilitate linkages between the to access the islands. many of the proposed Discovery of any mis-apprehension of the route and the best existing Response: This is a good idea but Points, toilet facilities are likely to Wild Atlantic Way being anything walking and cycling routes along its implementation is beyond the be only possible at a few. It is other than a driving route. the west coast, in time for the direct control of Failte Ireland. intended that services and Taking a long term view, it is launch of the WAW in early However, the recommendation facilities at local towns and intended that cycling and walking 2014. will be communicated to the villages would be used. A clearly would become as much a part of relevant authorities and will be advertised litter policy of 'pack it the WAW as driving. It has been pursued. in, pack it out' is likely to be more decided to retain the name of the appropriate at the Discovery driving route as the Wild Atlantic Points than the presence of litter Way. bins. Ultimately, this is a matter to be decided by the Local Authorities.
7 Infrastructural standards along 2 Roads and bridges with height or 4 Discovery Points should be 1 Stage four should see continuous 5 Keep local communties informed 1 Must be marketed carefully to 1 Hotels and Hostels. Response: A 3 Signage at Discovery Points 1 Add Spanish Armada, World Wars route must be coordinated and be weight restrictions that may sensitively deisgned with coastal paths developed across and involved with all plans increase dwell time Trade Engagement Plan will be should be in English. Response: and French Armada to 3.2 list of of a high standard - verge cutting, restrict coaches need to be minimum disruption to the the entire coastline - e.g. Wales relating to their towns and developed later in 2013. The erection of signage as part of human influences pot-holes, restoration of stone considered landscape - minimise concrete and Cornwall peninsula. villages the WAW project will be subject walling, removal of barbed wire and kerbing Response: This is something that to the Officials Language Act. interupting views could be developed in the future. In the meantime, Failte Ireland is examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
5 Develop a smartphone App/QR 1 Use a colour code to differentiate 3 Link Discovery Points with local 4 Curtail the scale and number of 1 Develop a HDiNTERACTIVE system 1 Service-stations 2 Signs should Include distances and code for route between full size coaches and development and tourist centres. windfarms across the west coast. - Interactive multitouch guides. "A times to get to the next Discovery mini coaches on the coach route. Response: The concept of the Response: This is outside of the Year in Kerry" will be published in Point. Response: This will be Response: Information about the Discovery Points is that they are control of Failte Ireland. 2013. considered when the Discovery suitability of the route for located where the very best Wild However, as a prescribed body in Response: A full range of Points are being developed. coaches will be made available to Atlantic views are to be had, as the planning process, Failte marketing collateral will be coach operators via the website. well as being easily accessible by Ireland provides comment of developed for the WAW, motoring visitors. They are proposed wind farm including a range of intended to encourage visitors to developments in cases where it is technological solutions. get right out to the coast, often in of the view that there is a threat peripheral areas, thus enticing to the tourism amenity value of them to stay longer in an area. It an area, in line with its Position is expected that visitors will wish Paper of Wind Farms. to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
4 The WAW should link all existing 3 Discovery Points should be seen 3 Promote only Failte Ireland 1 Significant marketing potential 1 Accommodation hubs. Response: 2 Maintenace and upkeep of coastal walks and looped walks as gateways into an area as well approved businesses exists by capitalising upon the A Trade Engagement Plan will be signage must be a priority across along the entire west coast. as stopping points on a set route Spanish Armada story through the developed in 2013. the entire legth of the WAW Response: Failte Ireland is WAW examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
1 Road safety must be a priority 1 Include Discovery Points in Towns. 4 Develop facilities for motor 1 Marketing information must 1 Signage indicating driving, cycling Response: The concept of the caravans at strategic intervals promote things to do as well as and walking routes should be Discovery Points is that they are (overnight parking with basic things to see and encourage side provided in Village Centres where located where the very best Wild facilites-drinkng water and trips to other attractions parking is available. Response: Atlantic views are to be had, as wastewater dumping) - could be This will be considered for the well as being easily accessible by tied in with service stations- future. motoring visitors. They are Australia intended to encourage visitors to get right out to the coast, often in peripheral areas, thus enticing them to stay longer in an area. It is expected that visitors will wish to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
1 Specific routes should be 1 Too many Discovery Points will 1 Consider Dark Skies project - parts 1 Market WAW alongside NITB to 1 Signage should be developed in developed for motorcyclists. complicate the route of west Ireland are some of the link in with Causeway Coastal Ireland Response: At present, the entire least light polluted areas in route route is suitable for motorcycles. Europe The inclusion of narrower roads close to the coast to create a motorcycle route is something that could be examined in the future.
1 Fragment the route into 1 Visitors should be informed that 1 Counties should not feature on 1 Introduce a passport and 1 Signage in Gaeltacht regions recommended one day drives to some Discovery Points are more the route. stamping system and provide a should be in Irish only. make it easier for people developed than others. Response: While county certificate for completion of the Response: The signage for the Response: The WAW project is boundaries are unlikely to be the full route. Response: This is a WAW will be implemented in scheduled for launch in March primary method of dividing up good idea and will be considered. accordance with the Official 2014. It is intended that by that the route, there is no reason why Languages Act. time, there will be three counties should not feature as categories of Discovery Points: part of the route. (1) those that are fully developed as Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points, with full design implementation and interpretation; (2) those that are very good viewing areas with an acceptable level of infrastructure and interpretation, but have not yet been re-designed as WAW Discovery Points; and (3) those that have very good views but have poor access, infrastructure and interpretation. It is intended that categories (1) and (2) will be included in the marketing collateral, but those in category (3) will not, until improvement works are undertaken.
1 Ensure route is wild 1 At Discovery Points, visitors 1 Road numbers along the WAW 1 The route should be marketed 1 Inland Fisheries Ireland should be encouraged to interact route should be changed to just towards individual visitors rather recommend signage at bridge with local people, experience one number - ideal for sat nav's than coaches crossings stating the "River history and sample the culture. Name" and "Wild Atlantic Salmon This will elevate the route beyond Fishery" a scenic journey into a memorable tourism experience, uniquely and distinctly Irish
1 Road numbers along the WAW 1 Local story tellers should be 1 Such significant investment on the 1 Market and promote a diverse 1 Undertake a national signage route should be changed to just utilised at Discovery Points to coast, may lead to inner ireland range of interests to cater for strategy to avoid signage clutter. one number - ideal for sat nav's. volunteer their knowledge of the being ignored. Response: Failte various age groups Response: Given the very large area. Ireland has a responsibility for number of different roads that Response: This is a good idea. the whole of the Republic of are used, and the fact that the Failte Ireland is investigating how Ireland and has separate road switches between National person-to-person interaction and strategies for the sustainable Secondary Roads, Regional interpretation can be better tourism development of the Roads and Local Roads, together provided along the Wild Atlantic Lakeland and Inland Waterways with the fact that there are quite Way. It is likely that this will be tourism region. In addition, the a lot of times when the user will part of an ongoing overall objective of the WAW have to shift from one road type developmental programme for project is to achieve a net to another, it would not be the WAW. increase in overseas visitors to practical to introduce a common Ireland, from which other regions road number for the entire route are also likely to benefit. of the WAW. However, the route will be made available as a single, joined-up route to all the SatNav providers and will be made available for download onto SatNavs, Smartphones, etc.
1 WAW route should be 1 Ensure stonewalls and hedgerows 1 A brochure marketing the Route coordinated with Eurovelo route. are not removed to accommodate and Discovery Points should be Response: This will considered increased traffic - e.g. Sliabh Liag made widely available at all and pursued. road widening scheme. businesses along the route Response: Every effort will be taken to ensure that the essential character of places will be PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - limerick retained in any infrastructural interventions that are carried out as part of the WAW project. LIMERICK 1.0 WAW Independent Travellers Route 2.0 WAW Coach Route 3.0 Island Connections 4.0 Scenic Driving Experience Sections 5.0 Discovery Points 6.0 Regional Gateways 7.0 Stage Four Loops (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) 5.1 2 Add a Discovery Point at Kilteery Pier, 7.1 1 Develop loop to Adare Village 1 The WAW could benefit Loghill - fishing, bird watching significantly from the Swansea to 5.2 2 Add a Discovery Point at Glin - Knight of 7.2 1 Add supporting destination - Sea Plane Cork car ferry. Response: Every Glin, 150m high viewing point museum effort will be made to ensure that 5.3 1 Add a Discovery Point at Montrenchard, all inbound tourist routes that Foynes - historical convent bring visitors directly to the Atlantic coast will benefit the WAW. 0 0 0 0 5 0 2 7
Feedback comment accepted 34 6 1 0 21 0 2 164 15 8 18 2 For future consideration Feedback comment not accepted Feedback comment accepted
For future consideration LIMERICK Feedback comment not accepted Discovery Points
5.1 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Kilteery Pier, Loghill - fishing, bird watching • Close proximity to Foynes Discovery Point • Opportunity for stage four Discovery Point
5.2 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Glin - Knight of Glin, 150m high viewing point • Close proximity to Tarbert - Killimer Ferry Discovery Point • Opportunity for stage four Discovery Point
5.3 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Mount Trenchard, Foynes - historical convent • Tell story at Foynes Island Viewpoint Discovery Point 62 GENERAL WAW Independent Travellers Route WAW Coach Route Island Connections Scenic Driving Experience Sections Discovery Points Regional Gateways Stage Four Loops General Marketing the Wild Atlantic Way Additional Elements to Highlight on Signage Route Selection Criteria 12 Develop route for walkers and 3 Maps should show one route - 1 The cost of accessing ferries to the 6 Well maintained facilities such as 1 Develop a stage four Atlantic Way 142 Positive Initiative for the west 6 Rename Wild Atlantic Way - 5 Towns and Villages 6 Directional and Interpretation 1 Add Angling to 3.4 list of activities cyclists - introduce cycle bays at coach routes should not be islands can be expensive, toilet, litter and picnic areas Beag to encourage the more coast of Ireland route/road/drive. Way suggests a signage along the route and at regular intervals. signposted particularly for families. An should be strategically provided at adventurous traveller. Response: walking route. Response: The discovery points must be very Response: This is something that affordable 'WAW Islands' ticket sensible intervals at Discovery This is something that could be research that was undertaken in clear and accurate could be developed in the future. providing access to all the islands Points. considered in the future. the four main overseas markets In the meantime, Failte Ireland is on the route - this would Response: While the provision of on the proposition for the Wild examining opportunities to encourage both locals and visitors picnic facilities will be possible at Atlantic Way showed no evidence facilitate linkages between the to access the islands. many of the proposed Discovery of any mis-apprehension of the route and the best existing Response: This is a good idea but Points, toilet facilities are likely to Wild Atlantic Way being anything walking and cycling routes along its implementation is beyond the be only possible at a few. It is other than a driving route. the west coast, in time for the direct control of Failte Ireland. intended that services and Taking a long term view, it is launch of the WAW in early However, the recommendation facilities at local towns and intended that cycling and walking 2014. will be communicated to the villages would be used. A clearly would become as much a part of relevant authorities and will be advertised litter policy of 'pack it the WAW as driving. It has been pursued. in, pack it out' is likely to be more decided to retain the name of the appropriate at the Discovery driving route as the Wild Atlantic Points than the presence of litter Way. bins. Ultimately, this is a matter to be decided by the Local Authorities.
7 Infrastructural standards along 2 Roads and bridges with height or 4 Discovery Points should be 1 Stage four should see continuous 5 Keep local communties informed 1 Must be marketed carefully to 1 Hotels and Hostels. Response: A 3 Signage at Discovery Points 1 Add Spanish Armada, World Wars route must be coordinated and be weight restrictions that may sensitively deisgned with coastal paths developed across and involved with all plans increase dwell time Trade Engagement Plan will be should be in English. Response: and French Armada to 3.2 list of of a high standard - verge cutting, restrict coaches need to be minimum disruption to the the entire coastline - e.g. Wales relating to their towns and developed later in 2013. The erection of signage as part of human influences pot-holes, restoration of stone considered landscape - minimise concrete and Cornwall peninsula. villages the WAW project will be subject walling, removal of barbed wire and kerbing Response: This is something that to the Officials Language Act. interupting views could be developed in the future. In the meantime, Failte Ireland is examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
5 Develop a smartphone App/QR 1 Use a colour code to differentiate 3 Link Discovery Points with local 4 Curtail the scale and number of 1 Develop a HDiNTERACTIVE system 1 Service-stations 2 Signs should Include distances and code for route between full size coaches and development and tourist centres. windfarms across the west coast. - Interactive multitouch guides. "A times to get to the next Discovery mini coaches on the coach route. Response: The concept of the Response: This is outside of the Year in Kerry" will be published in Point. Response: This will be Response: Information about the Discovery Points is that they are control of Failte Ireland. 2013. considered when the Discovery suitability of the route for located where the very best Wild However, as a prescribed body in Response: A full range of Points are being developed. coaches will be made available to Atlantic views are to be had, as the planning process, Failte marketing collateral will be coach operators via the website. well as being easily accessible by Ireland provides comment of developed for the WAW, motoring visitors. They are proposed wind farm including a range of intended to encourage visitors to developments in cases where it is technological solutions. get right out to the coast, often in of the view that there is a threat peripheral areas, thus enticing to the tourism amenity value of them to stay longer in an area. It an area, in line with its Position is expected that visitors will wish Paper of Wind Farms. to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
4 The WAW should link all existing 3 Discovery Points should be seen 3 Promote only Failte Ireland 1 Significant marketing potential 1 Accommodation hubs. Response: 2 Maintenace and upkeep of coastal walks and looped walks as gateways into an area as well approved businesses exists by capitalising upon the A Trade Engagement Plan will be signage must be a priority across along the entire west coast. as stopping points on a set route Spanish Armada story through the developed in 2013. the entire legth of the WAW Response: Failte Ireland is WAW examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
1 Road safety must be a priority 1 Include Discovery Points in Towns. 4 Develop facilities for motor 1 Marketing information must 1 Signage indicating driving, cycling Response: The concept of the caravans at strategic intervals promote things to do as well as and walking routes should be Discovery Points is that they are (overnight parking with basic things to see and encourage side provided in Village Centres where located where the very best Wild facilites-drinkng water and trips to other attractions parking is available. Response: Atlantic views are to be had, as wastewater dumping) - could be This will be considered for the well as being easily accessible by tied in with service stations- future. motoring visitors. They are Australia intended to encourage visitors to get right out to the coast, often in peripheral areas, thus enticing them to stay longer in an area. It is expected that visitors will wish to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
1 Specific routes should be 1 Too many Discovery Points will 1 Consider Dark Skies project - parts 1 Market WAW alongside NITB to 1 Signage should be developed in developed for motorcyclists. complicate the route of west Ireland are some of the link in with Causeway Coastal Ireland Response: At present, the entire least light polluted areas in route route is suitable for motorcycles. Europe The inclusion of narrower roads close to the coast to create a motorcycle route is something that could be examined in the future.
1 Fragment the route into 1 Visitors should be informed that 1 Counties should not feature on 1 Introduce a passport and 1 Signage in Gaeltacht regions recommended one day drives to some Discovery Points are more the route. stamping system and provide a should be in Irish only. make it easier for people developed than others. Response: While county certificate for completion of the Response: The signage for the Response: The WAW project is boundaries are unlikely to be the full route. Response: This is a WAW will be implemented in scheduled for launch in March primary method of dividing up good idea and will be considered. accordance with the Official 2014. It is intended that by that the route, there is no reason why Languages Act. time, there will be three counties should not feature as categories of Discovery Points: part of the route. (1) those that are fully developed as Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points, with full design implementation and interpretation; (2) those that are very good viewing areas with an acceptable level of infrastructure and interpretation, but have not yet been re-designed as WAW Discovery Points; and (3) those that have very good views but have poor access, infrastructure and interpretation. It is intended that categories (1) and (2) will be included in the marketing collateral, but those in category (3) will not, until improvement works are undertaken.
1 Ensure route is wild 1 At Discovery Points, visitors 1 Road numbers along the WAW 1 The route should be marketed 1 Inland Fisheries Ireland should be encouraged to interact route should be changed to just towards individual visitors rather recommend signage at bridge with local people, experience one number - ideal for sat nav's than coaches crossings stating the "River history and sample the culture. Name" and "Wild Atlantic Salmon This will elevate the route beyond Fishery" a scenic journey into a memorable tourism experience, PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - KERRY uniquely and distinctly Irish
1 KERRYRoad numbers along the WAW 1 Local story tellers should be 1 Such significant investment on the 1 Market and promote a diverse 1 Undertake a national signage 1.0route WAW should Independent be changed Travellers to Route just 2.0 WAW Coach Route 3.0 Island Connections 4.0 Scenic Driving Experience Sections 5.0 Discoveryutilised Points at Discovery Points to 6.0 Regional Gateways 7.0 Stagecoast, Four may Loops lead to inner ireland range of interests to cater for strategy to avoid signage clutter. (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) 1.1one number13 Extend - route ideal to Knightstown,for sat nav's. Valentia 2.1 3 Extend coach route from Portmagee, to 4.1 9 Add a continuous scenic driving section 5.1 volunteer12 Exclude Lambstheir Head knowledge Discovery Point of the 7.1 being12 Develop ignored. walking loopResponse: on lambs Head Failte various age groups Response:Island Given via ferry the to follow very Skelligs large Ring Skelligs Experience Centre, Valentia Island along the entire Skellig Ring area. Ireland has a responsibility for
1.2number12 Excludeof different route on roadsLambs Head that - road too 2.2 3 Extend coach route from Portmagee, to 5.2 Response:6 Add a Discovery This Pointis a atgood Waterville idea. Village (shoreline behind Mick Odwyer Park) - history, Charlie Chaplin, 7.2 the3 Add whole supporting of the destination Republic - Tarbert of are used,narrow and the fact that the Western Viewing Point of Skellig Rock, FailteGeo Ireland Park, Salmon is investigating and trout fishing, mythologyhow of the Celtic invaders, the Milesians and the Transatlantic IrelandBridewell and Museum has separateand Visitor Centre Valentia Island telephone Cable road switches between National person-to-person interaction and strategies for the sustainable 1.3Secondary11 Extend Roads, route around Regional Kerry Head coastline 2.3 2 Extend coach route from Ballybunion to 5.3 interpretation6 Move Skelligs Viewpoint can be Discovery better Point to Cum an Easboig car park - highest accessible carpark in ROI, 7.3 tourism2 Develop development loop to Sealach Oisin of Mountain the Asdee via Beale Strand Nine bishops Pass Roads and Local Roads, together provided along the Wild Atlantic Lakeland and Inland Waterways 1.4with the6 Ensure fact thatroute usesthere the Tarbertare quite to Killimer 2.4 1 Extend coach route to Cloghane 5.4 Way.4 Add It a is Discovery likely Pointthat at this Derrynane will be Harbour 7.4 tourism1 Develop region. loop along In the addition, Sheen Valley, the Ferry Bonane and Caha Pass 1.5a lot of5 timesExtend routewhen to Brandonthe user Point will 2.5 1 Extend coach route to Maharees 5.5 part4 Add of aan Discovery ongoing Point at Brandon Point - St Brandon sailing to America 7.5 overall1 Develop objective South Kerry ofGeopark the WAWloop - have to shift from one road type developmental programme for projectWaterville is to to Sneemachieve via Drumid a net Parish, Ballaghiseen Pass and Ballaghbeama to another, it would not be the WAW. increaseMountain in Pass overseas visitors to 1.6practical2 Extend to introduce route through a Listowelcommon 2.6 1 Extend coach route around Kerry Head 5.6 4 Coomakesta Discovery Point - Needs further development - Slavery in South Kerry 7.6 Ireland,1 Develop from walking/cycling which loopother along regions Tralee - coastline and North Road Fenit cycleway 1.7road number2 Extend routefor theto Kilshannig entire and route Maharees 5.7 4 Add a Discovery Point at Bromore Cliffs - Song-Cliffs of Doneen are also likely to benefit. of the WAW. However, the route 1.8will be 1madeRealign availableroute from Adfert as a to Clougherbrien 5.8 3 Add a discovery point at Faha West, Ardigole - highest waterfall in Ireland 1.9single, 1joined-upExtend route route to Bonane to all the 5.9 3 Add a Discovery Point at Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church 1.10 1 Exclude route around Ballybunion - roads 5.10 3 Add a Discovery Point at O'Connell Park, Cahersiveen SatNav providersunsuitable for and increased will traffic be volumes made available for download 1.11 1 Extend route into Tarbert 5.11 3 Add a Discovery Point at White Strand, Cahersiveen onto SatNavs, Smartphones, etc. 5.12 3 Add a Discovery Point at Staigue Fort, Caherdaniel 5.13 3 Relocate Ba Na Scealg Discovery Point to the blue flag beach beside Ballinskelligs Abbey - 6th century monks travelled from Ballinskelligs to the Skelligs and returned in the 12th century and set up the Abbey
5.14 3 Add a Discovery Point at Western Viewing Point of Skellig Rock, Valentia Island 5.15 3 Add a Discovery Point at Ballyheigue - Ballheigue Castle, Casement Memorial, Richard Cantillon
1 WAW route should be 5.16 2 Add a Discovery Point at Tarbert Bridewell Visitor Centre - Home of the Leslie family for 300 years 1 Ensure stonewalls and hedgerows 1 A brochure marketing the Route coordinated with Eurovelo route. 5.17 2 Add a Discovery Point at Adfert - St Brendan the Navigator are not removed to accommodate and Discovery Points should be Response: This will considered 5.18 2 Ballybunion Beach Discovery Point - Virgin Rock and Nine Daughters Hole increased traffic - e.g. Sliabh Liag made widely available at all 5.19 2 Add a Discovery Point at Littor Strand and pursued. 5.20 2 Add a Discovery Point at Beal Strand road widening scheme. businesses along the route 5.21 2 Add a Discovery Point at Ballybunion Cliffs - Cliff walk, Druids layer, Nine daughters, Pookeenee Castle Response: Every effort will be 5.22 2 Add a Discovery Point at Kerry Head taken to ensure that the essential 5.23 2 Add a Discovery Point at Banna - Casement Memorial character of places will be 5.24 2 Add a Discovery Point at Fenit 5.25 2 Carrigafoyle Castle - Shannon Estuary, Field Marshall Lord Kitchener baptism, Poet Brendan Kennelly retained in any infrastructural birthplace, St Michaels Church, Aghavallen Church, Carrigafoyle Church, Carrigafoyle Castle, Carrig Island, interventions that are carried out Lislaughtin Abbey, Scattery Island, Cromwell Forces vs Franciscan as part of the WAW project. 5.26 2 Tarbert - Killimer Ferry Discovery Point - requires enhancement 5.27 2 Add a Discovery Point at Portmagee - Irelands first national tourism Town 5.28 2 Add a Discovery Point at Kilmore Beach, Ballyduff 63 5.29 1 Add a Discovery Point at Lechanbuile and Cahercal Stone Forts 5.30 1 Add a Discovery Point at Daniel O'Connell's House 1 The WAW could benefit 5.31 1 Add a Discovery Point at Bird Island 5.32 1 Add a Discovery Point at Knightstown Cable Station - first transatlantic transmission between significantly from the Swansea to Newfoundland and Europe Cork car ferry. Response: Every 5.33 1 Add a Discovery Point at Clashmealcon Caves 5.34 1 Add a Discovery Point at Meenagohane Pier effort will be made to ensure that 5.35 1 Add a Discovery Point at Glendathalan Well all inbound tourist routes that 5.36 1 Add a Discovery Point at St Finian's Bay - Foul Wave after a Monk threw his sandal into the sea bring visitors directly to the 5.37 1 Add a Discovery Point at Valentia Island - WW1 look out tower Atlantic coast will benefit the 5.38 1 Add a Discovery Point at Kenmare Pier WAW. 55 11 9 100 20
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For future consideration Feedback comment not accepted PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - KERRY KERRY KERRY WAW Independent Travellers Route 1.5 (5) Extend route to Brandon Point WAW Coach Route 2.4 (1) Extend coach route to Cloghane
1.1 (13) Extend route to Knightstown, Valentia Island via 2.1 (3) Extend coach route from Portmagee, to Skelligs ferry to follow Skelligs Ring Experience Centre, Valentia Island • Extend route to follow Skelligs Ring as suggested
1.2 (12) Exclude route on Lamb’s Head - road too narrow
• Road to Brandon Point, beyond Cloghane, unsuitable • Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and for independent tourism traffic and coaches coaches • Little scenic value extending route to Cloghane only • Road to Skelligs Experience suitable for coaches 1.6 (2) Extend route through Listowel 2.5 (1) Extend coach route to Maharees • Recommend stage four loop 2.2 (3) Extend coach route from Portmagee to Viewing • Road beyond Castlegregory Beach unsuitable for • Remove route as road is unsuitable for independent Point of Skellig Rock, Valentia Island coaches tourism traffic and coaches 1.7 (2) Extend route to Kilshannig, Maharees 2.6 (1) Extend coach route around Kerry head coastline 1.3 (11) Extend route around Kerry Head coastline and North Road
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• Road to Western Viewing Point unsuitable for • Road around Kerry head suitable for independent • Road unsuitable for coaches coaches • Road around Kerry head unsuitable for coaches tourism traffic but unsuitable for coaches • No suitable discovery point location 2.3 (2) Extend coach route from Ballybunion to Asdee via 1.8 (1) Realign route from Adfert to Clougherbrien Beale Strand • Route via Fenit provides more scenic views
1.9 (1) Extend route to Bonane • Recommend stage four loop
1.10 (1) Exclude route around Ballybunion - roads unsuitable for increased traffic volumes • Road suitable for independent tourism traffic and coaches
1.11 (1) Extend route into Tarbert • Route runs around edge of village centre • North Road suitable for coaches • North Road suitable for independent tourism traffic and coaches
1.4 (6) Ensure route uses the Tarbert to Killimer Ferry • proposed route reflects this • Route unsuitable for coaches PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - KERRY KERRY KERRY Scenic Driving Experience Sections Discovery Points 5.4 (4) Add a Discovery Point at Derrynane Harbour 5.11 (3) Add a Discovery Point at White Strand, Cahersiveen • Opportunity to add a stage four discovery point in 4.1 (9) Add a continuous scenic driving section along the 5.1 (12) Exclude Lambs Head Discovery Point Cahersiveen Village Centre entire Skellig Ring 5.12 (3) Add a Discovery Point at Caherdaniel • Opportunity to add a stage four discovery point in Caherdaniel Village Centre
5.13 (3) Relocate Ba Na Scealg Discovery Point to the blue flag beach beside Ballinskelligs Abbey - 6th century monks travelled from Ballinskelligs to the Skelligs and returned in the 12th century and set up the Abbey
• Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and coaches • Road unsuitable for all vehicles • Add a continuous scenic driving experience section 5.5 (4) Add a Discovery Point at Brandon Point - St between Ballinskelligs Village and Valencia Island 5.2 (6) Add a Discovery Point at Waterville Village Brandon sailing to America (shoreline behind Mick Odwyer Park) - history, Charlie Chaplin, Geo Park, Salmon and trout fishing, mythology of the Celtic invaders, the Milesians and the Transatlantic telephone Cable • Opportunity to add a stage four discovery point in Waterville Village Centre • Amendment accepted 5.3 (6) Move Skelligs Viewpoint Discovery Point to Cum an Easboig car park - highest carpark in ROI, Nine bishops 5.14 (3) Add a Discovery Point at Western Viewing Point of Skellig Rock, Valentia Island
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• Access road unsuitable for all vehicles
5.6 (4) Coomakesta Discovery Point - Needs further development - Slavery in South Kerry • Accepted
5.7 (4) Add a Discovery Point at Bromore Cliffs - Song-Cliffs of Doneen • Close proximity to Skelligs Viewpoint • No access to Bromore Cliffs • Tell story at Ballybunion Beach • Amendment accepted
5.8 (3) Add a discovery point at Faha West, Adrigole - 5.15 (3) Add a Discovery Point at Ballyheigue - Ballyheigue highest waterfall in Ireland Castle, Casement Memorial, Richard Cantillon • Opportunity to add a stage four discovery point in • Tell this story at Ballyheigue Beach Discovery Point Adrigole Village Centre 5.16 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Tarbert Bridewell Visitor 5.9 (3) Add a Discovery Point at Daniel O’Connell Centre - Home of the Leslie family for 300 years Memorial Church • Opportunity to tell this story at Tarbert-Killimer Ferry • Opportunity to add a stage four discovery point in Discovery Point Cahersiveen Village Centre 5.17 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Adfert - St Brendan the 5.10 (3) Add a Discovery Point at O’Connell Park, Navigator Cahersiveen • Opportunity to add a stage four discovery point in • Opportunity to add a stage four discovery point in Ardfert Village Centre Cahersiveen Village Centre PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - KERRY KERRY KERRY 5.18 (2) Ballybunion Beach Discovery Point - Virgin Rock 5.28 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Kilmore Beach, Ballyduff 5.34 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Meenagohane Pier 5.38 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Kenmare Pier and Nine Daughters Hole • Tell this story at Ballybunion Beach Discovery Point
5.19 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Littor Strand • Close proximity to Beale Strand Dsicovery Point
5.20 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Beale Strand • Discovery Point at Beale Strand included
5.21 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Ballybunion Cliffs - Cliff walk, Druids layer, Nine daughters, Pookeenee Castle * Tell stories at Ballybunion Beach Discovery Point
5.22 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Kerry Head
• Medium scenic quality at Discovery Point • Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and • Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and • Road suitable for independent tourism traffic but coaches coaches unsuitable for coaches • Low scenic quality 5.29 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Lechanbuile and Cahercal 5.35 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Glendathalan Well Stone Forts • Opportunity for stage four Discovery Point • Opportunity to add a stage four discovery point in Cahersiveen Village Centre 5.36 (1) Add a Discovery Point at St Finian’s Bay - Foul Wave after a Monk threw his sandal into the sea 5.30 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Daniel O’Connell’s House • Opportunity to add a stage four discovery point in Cahersiveen Village Centre
5.31 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Bird Island
• Road suitable for independent tourism traffic but unsuitable for coaches • Scenic views along 3km stretch on south side of Kerry Head • No appropriate Discovery Point Location evident 66 5.23 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Banna - Casement Memorial • Tell stories at Banna Strand Discovery Point
5.24 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Fenit • Discovery Point at Fenit Beach included • Road suitable for independent tourism traffic but unsuitable for coaches 5.25 (2) Carrigafoyle Castle - Shannon Estuary, Field • Close proximity to Skelligs Viewpoint Marshall Lord Kitchener baptism, Poet Brendan Kennelly birthplace, St Michaels Church, Aghavallen • Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and 5.37 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Valentia Island - WW1 Church, Carrigafoyle Church, Carrigafoyle Castle, Carrig coaches look out tower Island, Lislaughtin Abbey, Scattery Island, Cromwell • Opportunity for stage four Discovery Point Forces vs Franciscan 5.32 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Knightstown Cable • Tell stories at Carrig Castle Discovery Point Station - first transatlantic transmission between Newfoundland and Europe 5.26 (2) Tarbert - Killimer Ferry Discovery Point - requires • Opportunity to add a stage four discovery point in enhancement Knightstown Village Centre • accepted 5.33 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Clashmealcon Caves 5.27 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Portmagee - Irelands first • Opportunity for stage four Discovery Point national tourism Town • Opportunity to add a stage four discovery point in Portmagee Town Centre GENERAL WAW Independent Travellers Route WAW Coach Route Island Connections Scenic Driving Experience Sections Discovery Points Regional Gateways Stage Four Loops General Marketing the Wild Atlantic Way Additional Elements to Highlight on Signage Route Selection Criteria 12 Develop route for walkers and 3 Maps should show one route - 1 The cost of accessing ferries to the 6 Well maintained facilities such as 1 Develop a stage four Atlantic Way 142 Positive Initiative for the west 6 Rename Wild Atlantic Way - 5 Towns and Villages 6 Directional and Interpretation 1 Add Angling to 3.4 list of activities cyclists - introduce cycle bays at coach routes should not be islands can be expensive, toilet, litter and picnic areas Beag to encourage the more coast of Ireland route/road/drive. Way suggests a signage along the route and at regular intervals. signposted particularly for families. An should be strategically provided at adventurous traveller. Response: walking route. Response: The discovery points must be very Response: This is something that affordable 'WAW Islands' ticket sensible intervals at Discovery This is something that could be research that was undertaken in clear and accurate could be developed in the future. providing access to all the islands Points. considered in the future. the four main overseas markets In the meantime, Failte Ireland is on the route - this would Response: While the provision of on the proposition for the Wild examining opportunities to encourage both locals and visitors picnic facilities will be possible at Atlantic Way showed no evidence facilitate linkages between the to access the islands. many of the proposed Discovery of any mis-apprehension of the route and the best existing Response: This is a good idea but Points, toilet facilities are likely to Wild Atlantic Way being anything walking and cycling routes along its implementation is beyond the be only possible at a few. It is other than a driving route. the west coast, in time for the direct control of Failte Ireland. intended that services and Taking a long term view, it is launch of the WAW in early However, the recommendation facilities at local towns and intended that cycling and walking 2014. will be communicated to the villages would be used. A clearly would become as much a part of relevant authorities and will be advertised litter policy of 'pack it the WAW as driving. It has been pursued. in, pack it out' is likely to be more decided to retain the name of the appropriate at the Discovery driving route as the Wild Atlantic Points than the presence of litter Way. bins. Ultimately, this is a matter to be decided by the Local Authorities.
7 Infrastructural standards along 2 Roads and bridges with height or 4 Discovery Points should be 1 Stage four should see continuous 5 Keep local communties informed 1 Must be marketed carefully to 1 Hotels and Hostels. Response: A 3 Signage at Discovery Points 1 Add Spanish Armada, World Wars route must be coordinated and be weight restrictions that may sensitively deisgned with coastal paths developed across and involved with all plans increase dwell time Trade Engagement Plan will be should be in English. Response: and French Armada to 3.2 list of of a high standard - verge cutting, restrict coaches need to be minimum disruption to the the entire coastline - e.g. Wales relating to their towns and developed later in 2013. The erection of signage as part of human influences pot-holes, restoration of stone considered landscape - minimise concrete and Cornwall peninsula. villages the WAW project will be subject walling, removal of barbed wire and kerbing Response: This is something that to the Officials Language Act. interupting views could be developed in the future. In the meantime, Failte Ireland is examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
5 Develop a smartphone App/QR 1 Use a colour code to differentiate 3 Link Discovery Points with local 4 Curtail the scale and number of 1 Develop a HDiNTERACTIVE system 1 Service-stations 2 Signs should Include distances and code for route between full size coaches and development and tourist centres. windfarms across the west coast. - Interactive multitouch guides. "A times to get to the next Discovery mini coaches on the coach route. Response: The concept of the Response: This is outside of the Year in Kerry" will be published in Point. Response: This will be Response: Information about the Discovery Points is that they are control of Failte Ireland. 2013. considered when the Discovery suitability of the route for located where the very best Wild However, as a prescribed body in Response: A full range of Points are being developed. coaches will be made available to Atlantic views are to be had, as the planning process, Failte marketing collateral will be coach operators via the website. well as being easily accessible by Ireland provides comment of developed for the WAW, motoring visitors. They are proposed wind farm including a range of intended to encourage visitors to developments in cases where it is technological solutions. get right out to the coast, often in of the view that there is a threat peripheral areas, thus enticing to the tourism amenity value of them to stay longer in an area. It an area, in line with its Position is expected that visitors will wish Paper of Wind Farms. to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
4 The WAW should link all existing 3 Discovery Points should be seen 3 Promote only Failte Ireland 1 Significant marketing potential 1 Accommodation hubs. Response: 2 Maintenace and upkeep of coastal walks and looped walks as gateways into an area as well approved businesses exists by capitalising upon the A Trade Engagement Plan will be signage must be a priority across along the entire west coast. as stopping points on a set route Spanish Armada story through the developed in 2013. the entire legth of the WAW Response: Failte Ireland is WAW examining opportunities to facilitate linkages between the route and the best existing walking and cycling routes along the west coast, in time for the launch of the WAW in early 2014.
1 Road safety must be a priority 1 Include Discovery Points in Towns. 4 Develop facilities for motor 1 Marketing information must 1 Signage indicating driving, cycling Response: The concept of the caravans at strategic intervals promote things to do as well as and walking routes should be Discovery Points is that they are (overnight parking with basic things to see and encourage side provided in Village Centres where located where the very best Wild facilites-drinkng water and trips to other attractions parking is available. Response: Atlantic views are to be had, as wastewater dumping) - could be This will be considered for the well as being easily accessible by tied in with service stations- future. motoring visitors. They are Australia intended to encourage visitors to get right out to the coast, often in peripheral areas, thus enticing them to stay longer in an area. It is expected that visitors will wish to stop in towns and villages in order to avail of a range of services as well as to encounter the culture and the people. It is considered, therefore, that for the most part, the Discovery Points should be located outside of the main settlements.
1 Specific routes should be 1 Too many Discovery Points will 1 Consider Dark Skies project - parts 1 Market WAW alongside NITB to 1 Signage should be developed in developed for motorcyclists. complicate the route of west Ireland are some of the link in with Causeway Coastal Ireland Response: At present, the entire least light polluted areas in route route is suitable for motorcycles. Europe The inclusion of narrower roads close to the coast to create a motorcycle route is something that could be examined in the future.
1 Fragment the route into 1 Visitors should be informed that 1 Counties should not feature on 1 Introduce a passport and 1 Signage in Gaeltacht regions recommended one day drives to some Discovery Points are more the route. stamping system and provide a should be in Irish only. make it easier for people developed than others. Response: While county certificate for completion of the Response: The signage for the Response: The WAW project is boundaries are unlikely to be the full route. Response: This is a WAW will be implemented in scheduled for launch in March primary method of dividing up good idea and will be considered. accordance with the Official 2014. It is intended that by that the route, there is no reason why Languages Act. time, there will be three counties should not feature as categories of Discovery Points: part of the route. (1) those that are fully developed as Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points, with full design implementation and interpretation; (2) those that are very good viewing areas with an acceptable level of infrastructure and interpretation, but have not yet been re-designed as WAW Discovery Points; and (3) those that have very good views but have poor access, infrastructure and interpretation. It is intended that categories (1) and (2) will be included in the marketing collateral, but those in category (3) will not, until improvement works are undertaken.
1 Ensure route is wild 1 At Discovery Points, visitors 1 Road numbers along the WAW 1 The route should be marketed 1 Inland Fisheries Ireland should be encouraged to interact route should be changed to just towards individual visitors rather recommend signage at bridge with local people, experience one number - ideal for sat nav's than coaches crossings stating the "River history and sample the culture. Name" and "Wild Atlantic Salmon This will elevate the route beyond Fishery" a scenic journey into a memorable tourism experience, uniquely and distinctly Irish
1 Road numbers along the WAW 1 Local story tellers should be 1 Such significant investment on the 1 Market and promote a diverse 1 Undertake a national signage route should be changed to just utilised at Discovery Points to coast, may lead to inner ireland range of interests to cater for strategy to avoid signage clutter. PUBLICone number - ideal for CONSULTATION sat nav's. FEEDBACk - CORK volunteer their knowledge of the being ignored. Response: Failte various age groups Response: Given the very large area. Ireland has a responsibility for number of different roads that Response: This is a good idea. the whole of the Republic of CORKare used, and the fact that the Failte Ireland is investigating how Ireland and has separate 1.0road WAW switches Independent between Travellers National Route 2.0 WAW Coach Route 3.0 Island Connections 4.0 Scenic Driving Experienceperson-to-person Sections interaction5.0 Discovery and Points 6.0 Regional Gateways 7.0 Stage Fourstrategies Loops for the sustainable (pleaseSecondary refer Roads, to accompanying Regional report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanying report) (please refer to accompanyinginterpretation report) can be(please better refer to accompanying report) tourism development of the 1.1 4 Extend route to Cunnamore Pier, via 2.1 3 Revise coach route along L3222 from R600 3.1 4 Add ferry link from Cunnamore to Heir 4.1 3 Add a continuous scenic driving section 5.1 3 Add a Discovery Point at viewing area on 6.1 3 Identify Bantry as a regional gateway 7.1 4 Develop themed loops in west Cork - whale Roads andLisheen Local L44286 Roads, and together Church Cross to connect to R604 at Garrettstown Beach Island along L3222 provided along the Wild AtlanticL3222 (near Garrettstown Beach) Response: Regional gateways have been watching,Lakeland food, and culture, Inland gardens Waterways with the fact that there are quite Way. It is likely that this will be removed from the route masterplan map. tourism region. In addition, the a lot of times when the user will part of an ongoing overall objective of the WAW have to shift from one road type developmental programme for project is to achieve a net 1.2 4 Extend route into Castletownshend, 2.2 3 Extend coach route from Durrus to 3.2 3 Add ferry link from Colla, Schull to Long 4.2 1 Add a continuous scenic driving section 5.2 2 Add a Discovery Point at Kilcoe Castle 7.2 2 Develop loop to Clonakilty, Bandon and to another,Castlehaven, it would Toenot Head be and Tragumna Kilcohane Island (western side) around Old Head the WAW. Kilbritainincrease - Castle in overseas(1039) visitors to practical to introduce a common Ireland, from which other regions 1.3road number3 Realign for route the from entire R600 route to R604 at 2.3 1 Exclude coach route beyond 3.3 2 Rename Hare Island - Heir Island 5.3 1 Add a discovery point at Whiddy Island 7.3 2 Developare also loop tolikely Courtmacsherry to benefit. and Seven of the WAW.Garrettstown However, Beach the via route L3222 Castletown/Bearhaven to Cahermore Heads 1.4will be made2 Extend available route through as a Main St, Clonakilty 2.4 1 Extend coach route to Dursey Sound and 3.4 1 Add ferry link from Baltimore to Sherkin 5.4 1 Add a discovery point at Ahakista - 7.4 2 Develop Cork Harbour loop via Cork City- single, joined-up route to all the Allihies Island and Clear Island Memorial to air India Jet-329 deaths Passage West-Monkstown-Carrigaline- SatNav providers and will be Crosshaven 1.5 2 Extend route from Kinsale to the car ferry 3.5 1 Access to Horse Island is difficult - Island 5.5 1 Add a discovery point at Sams Cross - 7.5 2 Develop loop to Timoleague Abbey made available for download point at Ringaskiddy via Belgooly, privately owned Birthplace of Michael Collins onto SatNavs,Ballyfeard Smartphones, and Carrigaline etc. or via Niohoval, Minane Bridge, Myrtleville and Crosshaven
1.6 1 Extend route to Toe Head 5.6 1 Add a discovery point at Whites Marsh, 7.6 2 Develop loop Bantry to Skibereen via Clonakilty - WW2 plane crashed with two Drimoleague, Dunmanway, Ballineen, 1 WAW route should be pilots and Tojo the monkey 1 EnniskeaneEnsure andstonewalls Bandon and hedgerows 1 A brochure marketing the Route
1.7coordinated1 Extend with route Eurovelo to make route.a complete loop at 5.7 1 Add a discovery point at Castletownshend - 7.7 2 Developare not loop removed to tie in with to walking accommodate and and Discovery Points should be Response:Old This Head will considered whale watching cyclingincreased routes around traffic Kinsale - e.g. Sliabh Liag made widely available at all 1.8and pursued.1 Realign route via coast road between 5.8 1 Add a Discovery Point at Timoleague - 7.8 1 Developroad loop widening to Bonane scheme. - Heritage Park businesses along the route Eyeries to Ardgroom Abbey, Seven Heads peninsula, Response: Every effort will be Courtmacsherry walk, Michael Collins Centre, Kilbrittain Burren taken to ensure that the essential character of places will be 1.9 1 Extend route into Eyeries Village 5.9 1 Add a Discovery Point at Kilkileen pebble 7.9 1 Developretained DeCourcey in any loop infrastructural - Kinsale to beach Ballinspittleinterventions that are carried out 1.10 1 Begin route at Kinsale, not Donegal 5.10 1 Add a Discovery Point at Kilbrittain - oldest 7.10 1 (1) Develop loop along St Finbar's Pilgram inhabited Castle, Dower House, Fin whale Wayas part of the WAW project. skeleton, woodland walk
1.11 1 Begin route at Galley Head 5.11 1 Long Island Discovery Point - first coconuts 7.11 1 Develop loop from Ringaskiddy to The to have arrived in Ireland were found at 1 DingleThe Way WAW coastal could path benefit Long Island significantly from the Swansea to 1.12 1 Highlight various options to connect 7.12 1 Add supporting destination - ferry at Cork between Cork and Kinsale HarbourCork for car angling ferry. Response: Every 1.13 1 Skibereen to Cork City is not Atlantic so effort will be made to ensure that 67 should not be included on the route all inbound tourist routes that
1.14 1 Extend route to Passage West and bring visitors directly to the Monkstown Atlantic coast will benefit the WAW. 24 8 11 4 14 3 21
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For future consideration Feedback comment not accepted PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - CORK CORK CORK WAW Independent Travellers Route 1.3 (3) Realign route from R600 to R604 at Garrettstown 1.7 (1) Extend route to make a complete loop at Old Head WAW Coach Route Beach via L3222 1.1 (4) Extend route to Cunnamore Pier, via Lisheen 2.1 (3) Revise coach route along L3222 from R600 to L44286 and Church Cross connect to R604 at Garrettstown Beach
• Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and • Road suitable for independent tourism traffic but coaches unsuitable for coaches 1.8 (1) Realign route via coast road between Eyeries to • Road unsuitable for coaches 1.4 (2) Extend route through Main St, Clonakilty Ardgroom • Route runs within 0.5km of the town centre 2.2 (2) Extend coach route to Kilcrohane on Sheeps Head Way 1.5 (2) Extend route from Kinsale to the car ferry point at Ringaskiddy via Belgooly, Ballyfeard and Carrigaline or via Niohoval, Minane Bridge, Myrtleville and Crosshaven • Route agreed to commence/finish at Kinsale • Opportunity for stage four loop
1.6 (1) Extend route to Toe Head
• Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and 68 coaches
1.2 (4) Extend route into Castletownshend, Castlehaven, • Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and Toe Head and Tragumna coaches • Durrus to Kilcrohane road suitable for coaches 1.9 (1) Extend route into Eyeries Village • Coach turning at Kilcrohane difficult for coaches • Route runs within 0.5km of the village centre • Extension of coach route accepted following confirmation from local authority to provide suitable 1.10 (1) Begin route at Kinsale, not Donegal turning area • Route agreed to commence/finish at Kinsale
1.11 (1) Begin route at Galley Head • Route extended as far as Castlehaven and Tragumna • Route agreed to commence/finish at Kinsale • Roads on Toe Head unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and coaches 1.12 (1) Highlight various options to connect between Cork and Kinsale • Route agreed to commence/finish at Kinsale
1.13 (1) Skibereen to Cork City is not Atlantic so should not be included on the route • Views over Toe Head • Route agreed to commence/finish at Kinsale • Road suitable for independent tourism traffic but unsuitable for coaches 1.14 (1) Extend route to Passage West and Monkstown • Route agreed to commence/finish at Kinsale • Opportunity for stage four loop PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - CORK CORK CORK 2.3 (1) Exclude coach route beyond Castletown/Bearhaven Island Connections Scenic Driving Experience Sections Discovery Points to Cahermore 3.1 (4) Add ferry link from Cunnamore to Heir Island 4.1 (3) Add a continuous scenic driving section along 5.1 (3) Add a Discovery Point at viewing area on L3222 L3222 (near Garrettstown Beach)
• Road suitable for coaches • Road unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and • Suggested viewing area location compromised by coaches • Continuous scenic driving section between adjacent development 2.4 (1) Extend coach route to Dursey Sound and Allihies Ballinspittle Forest and Garretstown Beach 3.2 (3) Add ferry link from Colla, Schull to Long Island 5.2 (2) Add a Discovery Point at Kilcoe Castle (western side) 4.2 (1) Add a continuous scenic driving section around Old Head • Road to the east is of a high scenic quality but unsuitable for independent tourism traffic and coaches
69 • Road unsuitable for all vehicles • Cahermore to Dursey Sound - road unsuitable for coaches 5.3 (1) Add a discovery point at Whiddy Island • Road to Colla, Schull unsuitable for independent • Recommendation accepted tourism traffic and coaches 5.4 (1) Add a discovery point at Ahakista - Memorial to air 3.3 (2) Rename Hare Island - Heir Island India Jet-329 deaths • Accept recommendation
3.4 (1) Add ferry link from Baltimore to Sherkin Island and Clear Island • Plan already illustrates this
3.5 (1) Access to Horse Island is difficult - Island privately owned • Remove access link to privately owned Island
• Cahermore to Dursey Sound - road unsuitable for coaches • Recommended stage four location
5.5 (1) Add a discovery point at Sams Cross - Birthplace of Michael Collins • Suggested stage four destination PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACk - CORK CORK 5.6 (1) Add a discovery point at Whites Marsh, Clonakilty - WW2 plane crashed with two pilots and Tojo the monkey • Close proximity to Inchydoney Island Discovery Point • Opportunity to tell story in Clonakilty Town Centre
5.7 (1) Add a discovery point at Castletownshend - whale watching • Opportunity to add a stage four discovery point in Castletownshend Village Centre
5.8 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Timoleague - Abbey, Seven Heads peninsula, Courtmacsherry walk, Michael Collins Centre, Kilbrittain Burren • Inclusion of additional Discovery Point accepted
5.9 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Kilkileen pebble beach
• Road unsuitable for all vehicles
5.10 (1) Add a Discovery Point at Kilbrittain - oldest inhabited Castle, Dower House, Fin whale skeleton, woodland walk 70 • Opportunity for satge four loop
5.11 (1) Long Island Discovery Point - first coconuts to have arrived in Ireland were found at Long Island • Utilise story at Discovery Point 71