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Offaly Social Walks Leaders Network<\/h1>\n

Our Leaders provide access to the local community to walking for health and social networking opportunities.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”\/images\/pages\/SWL Train wd.jpeg” url=”\/images\/pages\/SWL%20Train.jpeg” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false” border_radii=”on|25px|25px|25px|25px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.oswl.ie\/sw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OSWLN-Logo.jpg” title_text=”OSWLN Logo” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false” border_radii=”on|25px|25px|25px|25px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false” link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjM1In19@” border_radii=”on|25px|25px|25px|25px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Event types” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Event types<\/h2>\n

We offer different types of walks across the midlands. You can choose which one you want to join, and what you need to participate. Please see our Walking Tips here.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Guided Walks” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjM1In19@” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Guided Walks<\/h3>\n

Can be anywhere, and often involves rougher surfaces, inclines and off the beaten track destinations. You need to be fit to manage the needs of the location. You will need: Read more >><\/p>\n

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Social walks<\/h3>\n

Connect with old and new friends and add a bit of group exercise as you experience nature around you. Read more >><\/p>\n

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Fitness<\/h3>\n

Push a little harder and walk or jug at a demanding pace. Join your health life with experiencing nature. Read more >><\/p>\n

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Upcoming events<\/h2>\n

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Leave no trace policy<\/h2>\n

“Leave nothing but footsteps, take nothing but memories”<\/i><\/h4>\n

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The Leave No Trace Seven Principles<\/h4>\n