Mountaineering Ireland recognises that all land is owned, and that most land on the island of Ireland is privately owned, either by individuals or jointly owned as commonage. We understand that we do not have a legal right of entry to land, and that we walk and climb the mountains with the goodwill and tolerance of the landowners. Maintaining that goodwill is a priority for Mountaineering Ireland and a shared responsibility across the walking and climbing community. While this informal access arrangement continues to work well in the majority of locations, access is not secure. With growing participation in outdoor recreation, models of access will be needed that work well for landowners and for people engaging in recreational activity.
Mountaineering Ireland's policy on access is:
“That we are actively seeking reasonable access to the upland areas and a network of paths allowing for access to these areas for responsible users.”