Coastal Walk: Loughshinny

Three equal routes of 3.5 kilometres each are on offer in this charming village.

The first walk commences at Thomastown and goes around the village itself, taking in the Copper Mines, Flag Quarry, and Smugglers Cave.

The second route brings the intrepid walker to Rush, where you can see a fine 18th century thatched farmhouse and Martello Tower.

The third route takes in Drumanagh, a very important site housing the remains of the largest promontory fort in Ireland, and the walk ends at Beldungan Castle which dates back to the time of the Knights Templars.