COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

MOTION NO. 2

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"That this Committee agree that Corkagah Park be mapped out for a 5k and 3k walking/running track along existing paths using signage or markers and to redo any current markings that have faded and are hard to follow."

REPORT:

There are three Slí Na Slainte routes in Corkagh Park which were provided in 2009 in consultation with the Irish Heart Foundation to encourage people to incorporate more walking into their lifestyles. All three walks follow a circuit type route with the same start and finish location beside the crossroads on the main avenue nearest St John's car park. The routes vary in length and are colour coded to indicate the distance. The Blue Slí is 2.8km, the Red Sli is 2.1km and the Yellow Slí is 1.5km.

The Blue Slí is the longest route that can be provided on existing paths in the park while retaining the circuit type format. Park users therefore would have to combine the Blue and Red Slí to achieve a walk nearing 5km. Marker posts with colour coded arrows guide users around all three routes. A review of the marker posts will be carried out and replacement signs will be ordered where required.

A map of the routes can be downloaded at the following link and entering the word “Corkagh” into the search field. A copy of the map is also attached to the report.

For visitors who wish to undertake an activity while walking in the park there is the Maths Trail which guides visitors around a 1.7km trail stopping at 18 points of interest along the way. A copy of the Maths Trail map can be downloaded by using the following link.