The development of a new recreational trail between Ballina and Enniscrone has reached a key milestone.

Mayo County Council and Sligo County Council have appointed Outdoor Recreation to carry out a feasibility study for the recreational trail.

The feasibility study will consider many factors to aid decision-making, including landownership, land use, privacy, ecologically sensitive areas, physical constraints and connectivity.

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These factors will help to inform trail route options and a trail standard. A trail is likely to weave its way through various types of landscape between the two towns to avoid sensitive areas and ensure a viable and appropriate trail that compliments or enhances the function of any lands, without unduly impacting land use activity.

Local volunteers from Ballina Lion's Club, Castleconnor Development Committee, and Enniscrone and District Community Development Association have been contacting landowners for early-stage discussions regarding access arrangements. This work is progressing well and will be ongoing across a variety of route options over the next few months. Outdoor Recreation will be meeting with some landowners by prior arrangement on 08 and 09 September to discuss possible ideas.