National Walking Day takes place this year
on Sunday 24th September as part of European
Week of Sport.

Our goal is:
All people across Ireland get outdoors and
#WalkHikeRunPushRoll

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We are delighted to work with the network of Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) to facilitate the week of celebrations leading up to National Walking Day.

Sport Ireland Local Sports Partnership

Save the date: 24 September 2023

Save the Date!

Let's put this date in everybody's calendar, go walking that day and walk for you! National Walking Day is for you - it is your day to celebrate walking!

BeActive - European Week of Sport - 23 - 30 September

A Week of Walking!

Our week of celebrations start on Monday 18th
September and will conclude on our 4th
annual National Walking Day, on Sunday 24th September,
as part of European Week of Sport

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MONDAY

WELCOME TO NATIONAL WALKING DAY

18th September 2023

Welcome to our week of celebrations and what to expect!

TUESDAY

HAPPY HIKING DAY

19th September 2023

With Mountaineering Ireland, we're celebrating the joy of hiking & sharing essential tips for new hikers!

WEDNESDAY

ACCESSIBILITY & THE OUTDOORS DAY

2Oth September 2023

We'll be chatting with Action Disability Ireland about making an Ireland where people with disabilities have equal opportunities to be active.

We'll also meet Ukrainian communities who have an opportunity to continue with their love for Nordic Walking in Ireland with Nordic Fitness Ireland.

THURSDAY

MENTAL HEALTH DAY

21st September 2023

In association with Mental Health Ireland. We will be chatting with the public about their experiences of walking in nature and its impact on their mental health and well-being.

FRIDAY

ACTIVE TRAVEL DAY

22nd September 2023

We will meet schools with Active School Walkways and chat to the teachers and children on their experiences and highlight the benefits and model for other schools across Ireland.

We’ll also meet our friends in the Cork Chamber of Commerce and ask how they are supporting Active and Sustainable Travel in Cork and showcase their work and campaigns to get more people out of cars, explore other modes of transport, i.e. walking and cycling.

SATURDAY

HIDDEN GEMS DAY

23rd September 2023

We'll share secret corners across the country & off beaten tracks to #WalkHikeRunPushRoll on.

Sunday

24th SEPTEMBER 2023

Today is the day to #WalkHikeRunPushRoll

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By registering on our website your Group Coordinators and
Volunteer Walk Leaders will be covered by our insurance.

Maximum groups size is 50.

Get Ireland Walking
Irish Sports HQ, National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
+353 1 625 1109 | [email protected]

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Get Ireland Walking recognises that walking is an activity with a potential risk of personal injury.
Participants should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.

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