Long-distance trail in County Clare, Ireland
The Mid Clare Way is a long-distance trail in County Clare , Ireland . It is a 148-kilometre (92-mile) long circular route that begins and ends in Newmarket-on-Fergus . It is typically completed in six days.[ 1] It is designated as a National Waymarked Trail by the National Trails Office of the Irish Sports Council and is managed by East & Mid Clare Way Limited and the Mid Clare Way Committee. The trail was developed over a six-year period and opened on 31 May 1999 by Síle de Valera , Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands .[ 3]
The trail makes a circuit of the countryside surrounding the town of Ennis , taking in the villages of Quin , Spancil Hill , Doon, Ruan , Connolly , Lissycasey and Clarecastle .[ 4] The trail connects with the East Clare Way at the townland of Gortnamearacaun.[ 4]
A review of the National Waymarked Trails in 2010 found the condition of the route to be poor and usage to be low with a high proportion of the route (65%) to be on roads. The report recommended that format of the trail be examined and consideration given to the development of a series of shorter walks.
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Ennis and environs The Burren and environs Rest of County Clare Walking trails