As part of the National Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2023 -2027, the County Kilkenny Outdoor Recreation Committee (CKORC), is collaborating with the sector on the County Kilkenny Outdoor Recreation Plan.

The purpose of the County Kilkenny Outdoor Recreation Action Plan is:

• A planned and coordinated approach between the many stakeholders.

• Ensure that County Kilkenny’s outdoor recreation needs are prioritised,

• Ensure value for money from the significant levels of public investment in outdoor recreation.

• To align the available funding and resources with the National Outdoor Recreation strategy, Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors, 2023-2027 and our county priorities.

This questionnaire is an opportunity to inform the CKORC about the current use and profile of outdoor recreation in County Kilkenny and the potential for future developments.

Outdoor recreation includes activities that take place in the natural environment, such as walking, canoeing, mountain biking, orienteering, and wild swimming, and at venues such as forests, parks, hills, beaches, lakes, and rivers. It does not include activities that take place in more formal outdoor settings, such as golf, soccer/GAA, or motorsports (scrambler bikes, speedboats).

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* 1. How often do you participate in outdoor recreational activities?

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* 2. What would encourage you to do more trail walking, cycling, outdoor watersports or other outdoor recreation activities in County Kilkenny?

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* 3. Roughly what percentage of your outdoor recreation participation takes place in County Kilkenny?

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* 4. Who do you take part in outdoor recreation with?

  Most often Sometimes Rarely Never
By myself.
With a dog.
With a few close friends or family.
As part of a formal club.
Within a commercial activity provider setting.

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* 5. What is your favourite outdoor recreation venue in County Kilkenny and briefly why?

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* 6. Might you consider any new types of outdoor recreation?

  I already do this activity. I am very interested in trying this. I am somewhat interested in trying this. I am not really interested in trying this. I definitely will never try this. I tried this but did not like it.
Kayaking
Trail walking
Open water swimming.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Rockclimbing
Hillwalking
Sailing Windsurfing
Mountain-biking or Gravel biking
Orienteering

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* 7. Facilities. How much do you agree with these statements?

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Most of the outdoor recreation infrastructure (trails, car parking, bridges) in County Kilkenny are of good quality and well maintained.
Access for people with a disability is generally good at outdoor recreation places in County Kilkenny.
There are good places to take part in outdoor recreation near where I live.
There are good child friendly outdoor recreation places in County Kilkenny.
There is good signage at the outdoor recreation venues in County Kilkenny (route finding signage, information panels).
There is good signage to bring you to the outdoor recreation venues in County Kilkenny.
The outdoor recreation facilities I know in County Kilkenny are respectful of the environment (well designed, limited erosion, no litter).

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* 8. Experiencing Outdoor Recreation How much do you agree with these statements?

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Outdoor recreation in County Clare is usually not overcrowded with too many visitors.
Most people act responsibly on outdoor recreation trails in County Kilkenny (respect to landowners, litter, avoid bad behaviour, park considerately, and control their dogs).
I feel safe taking part in outdoor recreation activities.
It is easy to access and use these outdoor recreation facilities.
Outdoor recreation in the county is dog friendly.

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* 9. Further comments about outdoor recreation in the county?

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* 10. Awareness and Participation. To what extent do you agree with the following outdoor recreation awareness and participation statements?

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There is good information on how to take part in outdoor recreation in County Kilkenny like information points, online material, and advertising.
I know about several outdoor recreation events or activity programmes in County Kilkenny that I can take part in.
It is easy to take part in a variety of different outdoor recreation activities in County Kilkenny.

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* 11. What else might be done to improve the experience of the outdoors in County Kilkenny?

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* 12. What additional comments or suggestions do you have on outdoor recreation in County Kilkenny, including new trends, examples of good/bad practice?

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* 13. Where do you live?

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* 14. What are your contact details (optional)

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* 15. What is your approximate age?

Thank you for your time and thoughts. If you wish to comment further, email us at Maeve@ilc.ie

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