Why Slí na Sláinte?

Slí na Sláinte is an important and valuable facility for every community.  The widespread appeal of Slí na Sláinte is due to the fact that it provides an easily accessible and inexpensive environment for regular exercise. 

Health benefits of physical activity

Lack of physical activity is as important a cause of unnecessary heart disease as smoking, high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure.  A lot of people of all ages in Ireland take very little exercise.  Increasing exercise slightly will make you feel better and reduce risk of heart attack and other disease.  Even walking briskly for only 10 minutes three times most days makes a big difference and doesn’t need fancy trainers or other kit.

Setting up your route

Download our guide to setting up a Slí na Sláinte route in your community. 

If you unsure as to whether your route is suitable for a Slí na Sláinte download our Walkability checklist to help you decide. 

If you do decide that a Slí na Sláinte route would be a good fit for your community then download an application form here.  Please send in your application with a map of your proposed route to Slí na Sláinte  Office, 4 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.   

**Important**

Slí na Sláinte is implemented in your locality by the Local Authority in partnership with the community and other appropriate commercial organisations, and becomes part of the approved list of Slí routes. The route must remain at all times the responsibility of the Local Authority.