Sustainable TourismLeave No TraceWe love the countryside as it is - wild, peaceful and clean. In order to keep it this way, Hillwalk Ireland is proud to support 'Leave No Trace' - a programme that aims to preserve the natural beauty of the Irish countryside. As more and more people take to the great outdoors, our collective mark on the environment increases. Litter, damage to vegetation and water pollution are just some of the results. Practicing 'Leave No Trace' is simple - make it hard for others to see or hear you and LEAVE NO TRACE of your visit. Thank you.
Stay Local! Less than 40 years ago, one quarter of the Irish workforce was involved in agriculture. Today, that figure has dropped to just 7% with the result that unemployment is now a big problem in rural Ireland. Book a walking holiday with Hillwalk Ireland and you will be helping to support these rural communities. Each night you will be staying in friendly, family-run guesthouses. The shops you visit each day provide jobs and income to the local community. In the evenings, the food in the pubs and restaurants use the best local ingredients provided by local farmers and fishermen. Stay local with Hillwalk Ireland! |
