| Mid Clare Way | |
|---|---|
| Length | 148 km (92 mi)[1] |
| Location | County Clare, Ireland |
| Designation | National Waymarked Trail[1] |
| Trailheads | Newmarket-on-Fergus |
| Use | Hiking |
| Elevation Gain/Loss | 1,620 m (5,315 ft)[1] |
| Trail difficulty | Moderate[1] |
| Season | Any |
| Website | http://www.clarewalks.com/ |
The Mid Clare Way is a long-distance trail in County Clare, Ireland. It is a 148-kilometre (92-mile) long circular route that begins and ends in Newmarket-on-Fergus. It is typically completed in six days.[1] It is designated as a National Waymarked Trail by the National Trails Office of the Irish Sports Council and is managed by East & Mid Clare Way Limited and the Mid Clare Way Committee.[2] The trail was developed over a six year period and opened on 31 May 1999 by Síle de Valera, T. D., Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands.[3]
The trail makes a circuit of the countryside surrounding the town of Ennis, taking in the villages of Quin, Spancil Hill, Doon, Ruan, Connolly, Lissycasey and Clarecastle.[4] The trail connects with the East Clare Way at the townland of Gortnamearacaun.[4]
A review of the National Waymarked Trails in 2010 found the condition of the route to be poor and usage to be low with a high proportion of the route (65%) to be on roads.[5] The report recommended that format of the trail be examined and consideration given to the development of a series of shorter walks.[6]
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