The Slí na Sláinte Map Board is located in the small park of Village. Your White Strand DOONBEG BAY 8.6Km walk begins down the Road. Slí na Sláinte stands for On your left is the 16th century Doonbeg Castle, overlooking the Doonbeg River. 'path to health'. Developed by the Killard Church Turning right onto Poll á Cheoil Road you Irish Heart Foundation, it's the new enter the bog area. Discover evidence of outgoing way to make walking for Doonmore Graveyard DOONBEG ancient forestry where the peat has been leisure and good health even Hills removed. Doonmore more enjoyable. At the crossover on the main road, to your Castle Doonbeg right is the local GAA Grounds with the Already, it's capturing the attention Doughbeg Shanahan-McNamara Memorial. Across from of the young and old, not only in Pier Beach this is the Doonmore Protestant Graveyard. Ireland but in Europe and other Poll á Sagairt Continuing up the hill on the right is a quar- parts of the world too! and An' Inbhear ry. Chambers Fort and Corry's Fort are in And no wonder, because it's a fun this area. At the T-junction, turn right. This healthy way for Doonbeg stretch of road affords you a good view of the average adult Chamber's the countryside and seascape. Corry's Church to accumulate Fort Doonbeg At the next T-junction, you may deviate Fort the recommended Castle from the Slí route by turning left to visit the 30 minutes of ruins of the Killard Church and graveyard Quarry built about 1000AD. Continue on to the physical activity, Doonbeg swimming beach at the White Strand. on most, preferably Meeting Bridge Remaining on the marked Slí route, the all days of the Doonmore Protestant Graveyard Point

660m ruins of the 16th century Doonmore Castle week. Doonbeg - Road N67 and Doonbeg Pier are on your left and you will have reached the mouth of Doonbeg Marked by bright GAA Doonbeg Grounds River. colourful signposts which are not POLL á CHEOIL ROAD River numbered and are situated at 1 km You can see Doughbeg Beach which is a well kept Sanctuary for waterfowl. Turn left intervals, you'll find Slí na Sláinte Poll á Cheoil Bog at Doonbeg Church and return to your start- walk routes all over Ireland. ing point. Simply follow the Km signs, set 8.6Km We hope you have enjoyed your 8.6 Km your pace to suit your enjoyment walk. You have only touched on the beau- ty of the area. Please ask locally about and you'll quickly feel better and other walks. get fitter. You will also experience a great sense of achievement. Recommended as a daytime walk only. Remember that all routes can be KILRUSH ROAD walked in either direction - enjoy!

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