A review of the potential of activity tourism in the Glens of Antrim has just been published.
http://www.antrimcoastandglensaonb.ccght.org/access-to-the-countryside-audit/
Its a very interesting read, although it somewhat states the obvious - this great landscape could, if its potential is properly harnessed, become a hub of activity tourism. From reading it, it becomes painfully obvious that, without the proper legislative framework, it will probably continue to be under developed.
There is hope however. Local communities are now waking up and thinking seriously of how to attract people to their area. Individually, reports like this can't turn things around. But added to other research they may eventually make our politicians wake up to the potential of our countryside. Just don't hold your breath.
