St. Declan’s Way 2025 – Booking Now Open

We are delighted to announce that booking for all six stages of St. Declan’s Way in 2025 is NOW OPEN.

Stage 3 crosses the Knockmealdown Mountains as far as Mount Melleray. It is the only stage with a significant ascent.  See a map of the route and stages at the bottom of the page.

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If you are interested in taking part, please note the following dates:

First Stage: Cashel to Cahir – Saturday April 12th

Approx. 21km – mainly back roads, occasional minor ascents.
(park in Cahir, Bus to Cashel, walk to Cahir)

Second Stage: Cahir to Goatenbridge – Sunday April 13th

Approx. 18km – mainly flat back roads, tracks & trails, occasional minor ascents.
(park in Goatenbridge, Bus to Cahir, walk to Goatenbridge)

Third Stage: Goatenbridge to Mount Melleray- Saturday May 10th

Approx. 20km, back roads & forest trails.
(Park at Mount Mallery Monastery, Bus to Goatenbridge, Walk to Mount Mallery Monastery).

Note: this stage crosses the Knockmealdown Mountains and will require a certain level of fitness.
All other stages are relatively flat

Fourth Stage: Mount Melleray to Lismore – Sunday May 11th

Approx. 20km, Back roads & some forest trails early on, comparatively easier than stage 3 as it is predominately downhill.
(Park at Lismore, Bus to Mount Mallery Monastery, Walk to Lismore).

Fifth Stage: Lismore to Aglish – Saturday May 24th

21km – undulating back roads, some minor ascents
(park in Aglish, bus to Lismore, walk to Aglish)

Sixth Stage: Aglish to Ardmore – Sunday May 25th

21km – undulating back roads with some minor ascents, & cleared tracks – finishes along the beach.
(park in Ardmore, bus to Aglish, walk to Ardmore)

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The 121km route is divided into the following six stages for the purposes of this event, walking from Cashel on April 12th and finishing in Ardmore on May 25th

What’s Included:

• Bus to walk start point (check in is at the day’s walk finish point, we then bus walkers to the walk start point and they walk back to where their car is parked).
• food before & after event
• marshals & stewards to guide you, as well as added signage on the route
• water stops & toilets along the route
• Civil Defence in case of emergencies &
• a comfort vehicle for anyone that needs assistance

Please Note:

When booking accommodation (not included in booking price), please book it at the walk finish point for any given stage, rather than the start point. Participants check-in at the walk finish point in the morning, are then bused to the walk start point and walk back to where their car is parked (and where their accommodation is). Eg. For Stage One, book accommodation in Cahir rather than Cashel. Morning check-in will be in Cahir, the bus will then bring you to Cashel, from where you’ll walk back to Cahir.

Participants must:

• Be over 16 years of age (or accompanied by an adult).
• Be in a fit physical condition.
• Have reasonable walking experience.
• Have wind and waterproof clothing & wear suitable footwear.
• Bring a fully charged mobile phone.
• Sign in at the start and finish check points on the day.
• Pay the entry fee in advance (booking will be online only).
• No dogs allowed – unfortunately we are not in a position to cater for them.