Ch. 11 Tourism and Recreation
General Comment: In relation to developing much needed walking trail networks as identified within the objectives of the CDP. It is strongly suggested that housing zoning and development planning are interconnected to the Tourism Strategy. In so far as to ensure that where green field sites are to be developed that the developer must ensure a right of way trail to be included on the periphery of the site . This will allow the development of trail networks to facilitate the list of objectives under CPO. 11.37 (p.255)
p.246 - County Wicklow Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2020 – 2025.
‘’ The Strategy identifies five outdoor recreations hubs / clusters – Glendalough, Rathdrum, Blessington/Baltinglass, Tinahely/Shillelagh and East Coast maritime. Objectives identified include: Expansion of the trails network, preparation of an outdoor recreation transport plan and increase awareness of environmental and cultural responsibilities’’.
Comment: Enniskerry as a key gateway to the Wicklow Way should be included in this list of outdoor recreational hubs. Attached is a proposed trail route leading from Knocksink Woods location towards the Wicklow Way direction.