Develop Your Skills

There are so many ways to enjoy the outdoors. Whatever your planned activity, it’s best to be honest with yourself about your ability, knowledge, and fitness so that you can Plan Ahead and Prepare for your adventure properly!

Leave No Trace Ireland has a range of educational resources that show practical skills and ethics to help us to protect and care for Ireland’s outdoors. Below we’ve picked out some of the skills and resources that we think will best help us all to Love This Place. Each of the images below links to one of our resources, or extra information provided by one of our partners.

We have guides for people getting outside for the first time, who hit the hills regularly, who spend their days on the water, as well as checklists, and guidelines for responsible and sustainable outdoor development.

Getting Outdoors

Looking to make the first steps into the outdoors, or new to Leave No Trace? The resources below are a great introduction to some of our most popular topics for people getting outdoors with friends, family, and pets.

What is Leave No Trace?

In this Skills & Ethics booklet we run through what is Leave No Trace, why we Leave No Trace, and how you can with our 7 Principles

The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace Pocket Guide

Weather

Plan Ahead and learn about where to find weather info, and the safest ways to get outdoors

Enjoying the Outdoors with our Dogs

Spending time outdoors with our dogs is amazing, so check this guide to make sure you know all the details of getting outdoors responsibly with our furry friends

Find Your Adventure

If you’re in search of some adventure inspiration, Sport Ireland has an amazing list of resources available on their website to help you plan your adventure.

101 Things To Think About When Leaving No Trace

Heading For The Hills

We love human powered adventure. Here, you’ll find guides on how best to hit the trails or head to the hills, covering camping, maps, outdoor ethics, and much more.

Camping In Ireland

For all you need to know about wild camping in Ireland.

Fire Warnings

Check the current fire warning here before heading off on your adventure.

Maps

Get the right map for your trip. Find out what maps are available and where to buy them so you can adequately plan for your trip.

Trail & Hillwalking Skills & Ethics

Mountain Biking Skills & Ethics

Find out how to best protect our environment when out Mountain Biking

Scouting Skills & Ethics

Making a Splash

Inland Waterways Skills & Ethics

Leave No Trace at the Coast

Check – Clean – Dry – Disinfect

How do we protect our precious native species and habitats?

Watersports Skills & Ethics

Whether on our rivers, canal, seas or lakes, learn how to apply our 7 Principles to watersports

Angling Skills & Ethics

Understanding Our Responsibilities

Recreation in the Irish Countryside

COVID-19 Guidelines

Before you go, check out the Leave No Trace Covid-19 Guidelines for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Responsible and Sustainable Community Groups

Getting Help

Our collective responsibility is to be safe and responsible when outdoors. However, accidents can happen to anyone, no matter how smart or experienced. It’s important to know what to do when things go wrong.

Leave No Trace Checklists

Our Leave No Trace Checklists cover a wide range of favourite activities, and offer a quick overview for us before we head out for the day

Boating and Watersport Checklist

Outdoor Safety Checklist

Hiking Checklist

Personal Watercraft Checklist

Angling Checklist

Outdoor Safety Checklist

Eco-Friendly Picnic Checklist

These resources have been collected here as Part of the 2023 Love This Place campaign.
To learn more about the campaign, click here

If you want to find even more resources, you can click here.