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A regular programme of walking...

Here are a few useful tips that will ... keeps your heart strong help you to enjoy your walk and do your heart good ... improves muscle strength If you’re not in the habit of taking • regular exercise, start slowly, enjoy being out and about, and gradually ... helps to manage your weight build up to the recommended 30 minutes walking a day. ... makes you feel good Drink a glass of water before and • after your walk and, don’t forget, wear good, comfortable shoes. BUT, ABOVE ALL - WALKING IS FUN Gradually warm up at the beginning • and cool down towards the end. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Remember, loose clothing is more ...reduces risk for several chronic • comfortable and, in winter, add light diseases including heart disease, layers rather than thick, chunky clothes. high blood pressure, osteoporosis, It’s much better. anxiety and depression. Why not try to incorporate walking • into your daily activities. Walk to work, to meetings or the shops. The list is endless.... If you have a history of heart trouble • or other significant medical illness, talk to your doctor before you start. ® Stop if you experience unusual Slí na Sláinte • symptoms, such as chest pain, dizziness or breathlessness, and The Irish Heart Foundation. consult your doctor. 4 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Tel: 01-668 5001 Fax: 01-668 5896 Why not invite your friends, family • e mail: [email protected] or work colleagues to join you when Web: www.irishheart.ie you go walking...

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Tourism Sport and Recreation. East Meath East Meath Slí na Sláinte- 5km

The East Meath Slí na Sláinte Slí na Sláinte stands for 'path to is a 5km route (10km return) health'. Developed by the Irish Heart running from Train Station northwards through Foundation, it's the new outgoing way and onto Mornington; to make walking for more enjoyable. the area is rich in natural East Meath Already, it's capturing the attention of beauty and steeped in history. Slí na Sláinte - 5km Light the young and old, not only in Ireland but in Europe and other parts of the The route follows a scenic Start/End Houses path along the R150 road, world too! And no wonder, because it's Lady's running parallel to the beach. Finger a fun healthy way for the average adult Starting from Laytown where to to accumulate the recommended 30 the River Nanny flows to the Sand-dunes minutes of physical activity, Mornington sea, follow the path past the Community on most, preferably all days Race Field on the right, where Centre of the week. the Laytown Races are held Beach on the strand each year. Marked by bright colourful Pass the Sacred Heart Church National signposts which are not and Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh School Sand-dunes numbered and are situated on the right and continue to 18 Hole Bettystown Square (formerly Golf Club at 1 km intervals, you'll find Betaghstown), passing the Slí na Sláinte walk routes Brookside housing estate on Betaghstown all over Ireland. the left - named after the Wood BETTYSTOWN Brook near which, on the Post Office Simply follow the Km signs, strand, the Tara Brooch was set your pace to suit your found in 1850. Tara Brooch enjoyment and you'll quickly feel better Continue walking along the Holy Well Beach and get fitter. You will also experience a R150 past Laytown and great sense of achievement. Bettystown Golf Club, and onto Mornington where the River Boyne flows into the Sea. Make sure to notice the Laytown Health Centre Beach 80 foot watchtower, called Railway Post LAYTOWN the Maiden Tower and the Station Office nearby Lady's Finger, a smaller 40 foot tower.

Recommended as a daytime walk Sonairte and can be walked in either Ecology Viaduct direction. Centre Beach River Nanny