The Irish Local Development Network, Rural Recreational Officers, and Leitrim Development Company are collaborating to arrange the conference.

Fáilte Ireland's Mark Rowlette stated during his speech at the conference that "latest figures show that outdoor activity walking in Ireland benefits tourism by €1.4 billion."

A significant amount of effort has been done nationwide in trail development with regard to waymark trails, greenways, loop walks, and blueways, according to Chris Gonley, Chief Executive of Leitrim Development Company.

"Trails are currently quite popular with tourists. Without the landowners' assistance, we couldn't accomplish our goals, and a big part of that is building relationships based on trust from the ground up, according to Mr Gonley.

The talks during the conference shed light on the advantages and difficulties of allowing permissive access as well as the ways in which these programs might help rural areas.

Teresa Roche, the chairperson of the IFA's National Farm Family and Social Affairs Committee, stated that some of the major concerns raised by their members include the right of farmers to privacy on their land, accessibility to land, unrestrained dogs, antisocial behaviour, and people going off route, which could compromise farm safety.

A circular route that winds through farmland, bog, and forest not far from Carrick-on-Shannon has been accepted in principle as part of the National Walks Scheme.

The Bóthar na Naomh path is managed by the Cloone Tidy Town Committee.

Séamus Tiernan, a committee member, stated that "sitting down with the farmers is the most important thing."

The Department of Rural and Community Development's National Walks Scheme, which assists farmers in establishing walking trails, has been instrumental in fostering the growth of leisure travel in outlying regions.

There is currently agreement in principle for the proposal to include 142 trails, in addition to the current 81 routes.

According to a representative for the Department of Rural and Community Development, before October 11th, they are accepting expressions of interest for new trails as well as significant additions to already-existing trails.

Landholders are contracted by The Walks Scheme to do maintenance tasks in accordance with prearranged work schedules.

Currently, 2,495 people are enrolled in the program, and their average payout is €1,190.

The amount of this payment varies from participant to participant and is based on the amount of effort required to maintain the path to a high quality.

Only trails that are listed on Sport Ireland's trail registry are qualified to be included in the Walks Scheme.

The paths Public Liability insurance covers all registered paths.