Recreation
As part of our ethos, we investigate the potential for new recreation, or enhancing existing recreation, at our wind farm project sites. The recreation proposal below is part of the Knockshanvo Wind Farm planning application.
The Knockshanvo recreational offering is designed to enhance the current tracks and trails. The proposal comprises:
- Approximately 1.4km of dedicated amenity trail in the form of a new track within and connecting to the 12 O’Clock Hills Trailhead. This amenity trail in the townlands of Snaty (Wilson) and Snaty (Massy) will allow walkers to relocate from the existing trail on the public road, into the forest environment, thus increasing the appeal and safety of the existing trail.
- Two new viewing areas and one upgrade to an existing viewing area. The new viewing area will be placed along the northern end of the existing 12 O’Clock Hills’ Fairy Trail, while upgrades will be made to the existing viewing area at the Lower Summit of Knockanuarha.
- Seating, signage and fixed binoculars are proposed for the two new viewing areas, where there will be long-ranging views available.
For more information, please see the planning application at www.knockshanvoplanning.ie