Sir, – I refer to your editorial regarding a greenway on the western rail corridor (January 12th).
An alternative and highly scenic route for Mayo-Sligo, the Mayo-Sligo Ox Mountain Trail, has been mooted for both counties which would not interfere with the railway but which would serve a vast area and allow feeder routes from many nearby towns such as Charlestown, Swinford and Tubbercurry.
With minimal planning or expense, this route could be linked directly into the Western Way in Mayo creating an integrated tourist trail. In addition, part of the Sligo Way route joins the Wild Atlantic Way so tourists would have the opportunity to divert effortlessly into the Sligo Way as part of their touring holiday. This new development would also link up with the existing Mayo greenway.
Would this not be a better option for all concerned? – Yours, etc,
PETER BOWEN-WALSH,
Ballisodare,
Co Sligo.