A new 'Outdoor Recreation Plan for County Wicklow' is being drawn up and, as part of the research, members of the public are being asked for their views.
The online survey, which involves just six steps and will take no more than a few minutes, is available at this link.
Gravel cyclists have been contending with an effective ban from Coillte-managed lands across the Republic so this survey may be a good opportunity to put gravel firmly on the radar in Co Wicklow, and in the minds of Coillte.
Cycling - though not gravel - is mentioned in several sections of the survey. And there are also slots where you can leave general comments about what developments you would like to see to foster more, and improved, outdoor activities in Wicklow.
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Those sections for general comments seem like a good opportunity to raise the need for access and facilities for gravel riders, if you are minded to leave such remarks. However, you can also comment on road cycling, or other forms of off-road.
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You must complete the survey before it closes at 1pm next Wednesday, February 26th, so it's best to get moving immediately and it will only take a matter of minutes.
This survey is aimed at informing the development of an Outdoor Recreation Plan for County Wicklow. That plan is being developed by Outscape on behalf of the 'Local Sports and Recreation Partnership'.
The project steering group made up of representatives from NPWS, Coillte, County Wicklow Partnership and Wicklow County Council.
The National Outdoor Recreation Strategy - 'Embracing Ireland's Outdoors' 2023-2027 - defines outdoor recreation as: "Activities that take place in the natural environment, such as walking, canoeing, mountain biking, orienteering and wild swimming.
"It does not include activities that take place outdoors on confined courses or pitches (such as golf, football, show jumping) or motorised activities (such as quads/scramblers) with the exception of motorised mobility aids."
