Auburn Avenue Age Friendly Walking Loop

Fingal County Council are delighted to announce the launch of our first age friendly walking loop in partnership with Castleknock Tidy Towns. The walking loop is located just off Auburn Avenue and is marked by information signs at each entrance.

What is an Age Friendly Walking Loop? 

An age friendly walking loop is one that promotes active, independent and socially connected lifestyles. The routes are marked with information signs that give details about the length, facilities and surface type that people can find along the route. 

The aim of an age friendly walking loop is to remove some of the common barriers to walking that are experienced by older adults. We have linked the concept closely to the Fingal County Council Age Friendly Strategy 2026 – 2030, The World Health Organisation Age Friendly Cities Framework and the National Age Friendly Strategy. 

We have designed the Age Friendly Walking Loops focusing on the four core thematic areas of our Age Friendly Strategy: 

  • Health and Wellbeing 
  • Safe and Attractive Neighbourhoods 
  • Mobility and Accessibility 
  • Information and Participation 
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Under the key principles: 

Safe & Accessible

  • Even & step free access with good lighting and sightlines

Promote comfort and rest 

  • Regular rest points, cover where possible with shade and greenery 

Clear Wayfinding

  • Marked starting points, distance guidelines and a loop design (start and finish in same location where possible)

Health & Wellbeing 

  • Promotes regular physical activity, better health and improved mental wellbeing

Social Connection 

  • An informal gathering location meet neighbours, friends and family and reduce the chances of social isolation as we age

Community Focused

  • Located in the heart of the community where possible, close to services and in familiar surroundings
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Age Friendly Walking Loops are more than just a path; they are public spaces that are designed to support independence and quality of life as people age.

If you have a location in mind that you think would make a good Age Friendly Walking Loop please contact [email protected] and we’ll be in touch.

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