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FROM SEA TO MOUNTAINS WALK - FROM SEA TO MOUNTAINS

Walk Waterford is a series of recreational walks throughout Waterford. Choose a trail that suits you: from stunning coastal walks to breathtaking mountain scenery to tranquil woodland settings to picturesque towns and villages and ’s oldest city.

Find your trail in Waterford…where Ireland begins. Page COASTAL TRAILS 3 Ardmore Cliff Walk 4 1 The Cunnigar 4 2 Walks 5 Dunmore East Coastal Walks 3 Dunmore East > Portally Cove Dunmore East > Ballymacaw Cove TABLE OF Dummore East Woods Walk 4 Walks 6 CONTENTS Tramore Nature Park 5 Dunes Walk, Tramore 6 Doneraile Walk 7 Waterford Estuary Walks 7 TRAIL NUMBER Maritime Walk 8 REFER TO WATERFORD TRAILS MAP p.23 St. Ita’s Walk, Faithlegg 9 to Hurt Hill Walk 10 LONG DISTANCE TRAILS AND GREENWAY 8 9 11 St. Declan’s Way 10 12 11 13 MOUNTAIN TRAILS 12 Nire Valley Walks 13 Sgilloges Walk 14 Gap Walk 15 Coumlara Loop Walk 16 Coumduala Loop Walk 17 WATERFORD TRAILS MAP 14 Walks 15 Glenpatrick Bridge Loop 18 Lough Mohra Loop Walk 19 HOW TO USE THIS BROCHURE Rathbeag Loop Walk 20 Boolas Loop Walk 21 This Walk Waterford Brochure is a guide to almost 40 walks all across Waterford. Each walk has a map, trail description Walks 16 and important trail information. Examples of the map and trail information symbols used are shown below. The trail Crough Wood Walk 22 maps give details of the trailhead location, nearest town/village and trail route. While every effort has been made to Mahon Falls Walk 23 ensure the accuracy of information contained within this brochure no liability can be accepted for any errors or NATURE AND WOODLAND TRAILS 17 omissions. The brochure will make it possible to choose the trail that is right for you. Happy walking! Colligan Wood Walks 18 Inchidrisla Loop Walk 24 Greenane Loop Walk 25 Ramp Boreen Walk, Tallow 19 26 MAP INFORMATION TRAIL INFORMATION Bog Walk 19 27 NODA LÉARSCÁILE - MAP INFORMATION Glenshelane Woods Walks 20 M2 GRADE Mótarbhealach Pointe Eolais Blue 28 Motorway i Information Point Multi-access, Easy, Moderate, N25 Green 29 Débhealach Bia ar fáil 700 Strenuous, Very Difficult Dual Carriageway Food available Red 30 N25 Príomhbhóthar Náisiúnta Páirceáil 600 P Parking Melleray Walk 31 R259 Bóthar Réigiúnach Meaisín Bainc 500 DISTANCE WAY MARKING € Pass Machine Lismore Walks 21 Mionbhóthar Leithris 400 Lady Louisa’s Walk 32 Other Road Toilets TYPE PARKING Bóthar Portaigh/Foraois Páirceáil Rothar 300 Round Hill Loop Walk 33 Bog/Forest Road Bicycle Parking Loop, Linear & TRAILHEAD 200 The Towers Walk, Ballysaggartmore 34 Cosán Neamhshainithe Ionad Amhairc Molta Undefined path Recommended view point 100 and Dromana Woods Walks 22 Líne Iarnróid TRAILHEAD OSI GRID REF Railway Line Ball Suntais ESTIMATED TIME Point of Interest 0 Méadar GPS The Sailors Rock Walk 35 Tús na Siúlóide Metres i Trailhead Dromana Wells Walk 36 NEAREST TOWN Anne Valley Walk 23 37 ASCENT Coillearnach Spotairde (Méadar) OR VILLAGE Woodland 679 Spot height (Metres) URBAN TRAILS 24 TERRAIN MINIMUM GEAR Waterford City 25 Foraois Cladach Carraigeach Forestry Rocky shore St. John’s River Walk 38 Waterford Nature Park Walks 39 Aillte/Talamh Crochta DOGS PERMITTED WEBSITE Cliffs/Steep Ground On a lead / No General Information 26 Acknowledgements 27 COASTAL TRAILS ARDMORE CLIFF WALK 1 AN COINIGÉAR / THE CUNNIGAR 2 p4 DESCRIPTION: Suite i nGaeltacht na nDéise, siúlóid N Eochaill P Dún na Mainistreach N álainne cois cósta atá sa Choinigéar,

R673 i R673 Dún Garbhán Dún 0 0.25 0.5 km nó ‘An Cois’, mar a tugtaí air go háitiúil. i P Is féidir siúl amach ar an gCois trasna 0 metres 400 800 Cuan Airde Móire Dún Garbhán Aird Mhór chuan Dhún Garbhán i dtreo Dhún na St. Augustine’s Church Fearann Ardmore Ardmore Bay Mainistreach le Cruachán agus Na Co- Dungarvan Ghearóid maraigh mar chúlbhrat os do chom- € i P Pointe na Coise i P Cunnigar Point Farrangarret St. Declan’s Well hair. Is tearmann é chomh maith d’éan- Ceann Airde Móire bhreathnóirí agus lucht dúlra. Rinn na Saileog Ardmore Ardmore Head Ringnasilloge Cathedral If you are looking for a refreshing and Ardmore Round Tower scenic coastal walk then the Cunnigar Coastguard Station is for you. This iconic feature is clear- ly visible in Dungarvan Bay when ap- proaching the town on the N25 from Ard Ó Séasta . The sand spit is a feature of An Coinigéar (An Chois) Ardocheasty coastal deposition that extends from oice Cunnigar y the Gaeltacht peninsula across Dun- e An Díseart garvan Bay. It is one of Waterford’s best An Bhr Dysert Watchtower Wreck of the sites for rare waders such as Ringed Fr. O’Donnell’s ‘Samson’ Plover and American Golden Plover. River Brick Well Banc an Tí Ghil While walking admire the views, par- Whitehouse Bank ticularly those across the Bay towards Ceann an Ráma Ram Head Lighthouse, Abbeyside Church and King John’s Castle. Whale and Dolphin watching location HOW TO GET THERE: Leave Dungarvan heading west on the N25 towards Cork. Turn left on the R674 Siúlóid an Choinigéir Easy 82, X 193 776; The Cunnigar Walk 51.951147, -7.721657 signposted for An Rinn (Ring). Follow the signs to ‘An Coinigéar’. Baile na Cúirte Thuaidh i 4km Ardmore DID YOU KNOW: Loop Trekking shoes, rain gear, water, mobile phone The Cunnigar comes from the Irish word Gort na Daibhche Íochtarach An Coinigéar, meaning rabbit warren. P 1.5hrs On a lead An Rinn Cliff top path, laneways, At the Cunnigar’s northern extent you minor roads www.visitwaterford.com are a mere 250 metres from Abbeyside and approximately 400 metres from Sea front, car park ‘The Lookout’, Dungarvan.

SPECIAL NOTES: This is a cliff top walk. Under 12’s should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Check the weather forecast before embarking on your walk. Moderate Southern end of Cunnigar Avoid the cliff walk on windy/foggy days. 6.5km 82, X 274 896 52.05852, -7.60025 DESCRIPTION: HOW TO GET THERE: DID YOU KNOW: Wrapped around a long sandy beach From Dungarvan follow the N25 in the di- St. Declan’s Ecclesiastical Site, is one Linear An Rinn the picturesque village of Ardmore rection of Cork. After approx. 18km make of the earliest ecclesiastical sites in 2hrs Walking shoes, is steeped in history, being one of a sharp left onto the R673 (signs for Aird Ireland, dating from the 5th century. wind/rain jacket, the oldest Christian settlements in Mhór/Ardmore). Once in Ardmore park Within the site is an impressive 29m water, mobile phone Beach & Dunes Ireland. On your walk watch out at the beach car park and take the middle high 12th century round-tower, an www.visitwaterford.com for wonderful archaeology, coastal road past the Cliff House Hotel to where early stone oratory, and a ruined 12th birdlife and the ‘Samson’ shipwreck. it becomes a path leading to the old ruins. century cathedral. On a lead DUNMORE EAST WALKS 3,4 p5 alk i e Bay 2.0 km Lighthouse Black Knob Dunmore East Coastal W P Bá Dhún Mór Dunmor P Castle Gleann Díomais Nymphhall Flat Rocks 1.5 P An Bhinn Rua Red Head alk i oods W oads wn 1.0 xto ossr

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Waterford’s most picturesque fishing villages and a haven beautiful coves and inlets carved out of conglomerate DÚN MÓR DUNMORE EAST for visitors. Whether you are looking for a beach break, red sandstones known locally as pudding stone and xto to take part in some adrenalin pumping water based used to build the harbour in the 1820’s. Coilleach Thiar Co Earthwork activities or simply to sample some culinary seafood d 0

Port Láirge Ceann Phort Ailigh Portally Head delights, then Dunmore East is the place to be. The Dun- Keep an eye out for the kittiwake colony in the harbour Waterfor more East Coastal Walk was extended in 2020 and now along with fulmar, red legged chough, cormorant and stretches from the trailhead at the harbour car park as shag. Watch out for the occasional seal popping its head far as Ballymacaw Cove, almost 7kms further along the up close inshore. áig an Roide aigariddy Port Ailigh Portally

Waterford coast. The first section which takes walkers Gr Gr as far as Portally Cove is ideal for those with a moderate DUNMORE EAST DUNMORE EAST level of fitness; it includes steps and some undulations. TO BALLYMACAW COVE TO PORTALLY COVE SPECIAL NOTE This linear walk is about a 4km round trip. For those Cnocán Pháidín Knockanpaddin looking for a more challenging walk which requires a Strenuous | Moderate There is NO PARKING good level of fitness then the section beyond Portally available at Portally Cove Cove to Rathmoylan Cove and onto Ballymacaw Cove is 15km return | 4km return or Rathmoylan Cove. an almost 15km round trip. There is only very Linear | Linear limited parking space Dunmore East Woods Walk; There are numerous ac- available at Ballymacaw ylan ylan 4 to 5hrs | 1.5hr to 2hrs Cove. Please respect Ceann Muice Swines Head cessible pathways to enjoy in this beautifully maintained local residents and park Ráth Mhaoláin Rathmo woodland. In 1924, John Charles De La Poer, 7th Marquis Cliff top and grassy paths, responsibly. Rathmo Br. of Waterford, granted Dunmore East Woods and the park footbridges, steps, stiles, in a trust, for the recreational use of the people of Dun- stream crossings Under 12’s must be Cill Mochuóg Kilmaquague accompanied by an more East, and so it remains today. Dunmore East Woods Dunmore East Harbour Car Pk adult. Do not walk along Promontory Fort is particularly popular with families and those looking for this coastal walk on e a relaxing stroll in wonderful sylvan surroundings. 76, X 689 996 windy or foggy days. 52.14519, -6.99309 Carbally Community Centr Standing Stones HOW TO GET THERE: Dunmore East Follow the signs for Dunmore East and Passage East

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through Waterford City onto the Dunmore Rd/R683. áig wind/rain gear, water, snacks, Keep right at the fork in the road at the petrol station mobile phone Portally to Ballymacaw Cove T onto the R684. On entering Dunmore East follow the aigue

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Waterford City, where land and sea meet to create an walks highlighted here. Please see map for locations. á Mhór impressive 5km sandy beach ideal for walking, swim- ming, surfing, kite surfing or simply enjoying a coffee DID YOU KNOW: e Bay Doneraile Walk with a sea view. Tramore has a complete range of facil- Coastal views towards Brownstown Head and Great Dunes Walk 0 ities for the holiday maker, from top class accommoda- Newtown Head are noteworthy for the pillars which i tion and a great selection of cafés and restaurants, to were constructed in the early part of the 19th century, amor r P leisure activities such as surfing, fishing, horse riding, following the Seahorse disaster, as a navigational aid Cuan Thr T

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Ocean, the panorama of Tramore Bay is truly magnifi- stretched warning ships to keep away from the danger- Láirge Port aile

cent. It blends natural beauty with a lovely traditional ous rocks. Legend has it that he chants aloud a rhyme on PROMENADE seaside town feel. stormy nights: “Keep off, good ship, Keep off from me, ve Splashworld

for I’m the rock of misery”. s Co ’ There are numerous walks in the area, three of which Cuan na Faille Lady Doner Amusement Park are recommended here: TRAMORE NATURE DUNES WALK DONERAILE WALK PARK WALK

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Tramore Nature Park Car Gleann an Chuain Lady Elizabeth the town of Tramore. To access the Dunes you walk either Easy | Moderate | Easy i

Parking Area e along the sandy beach, along the sea wall or over the Public car park opposite ve saltmarsh behind the sea wall. An invigorating trip around 1km | 5.5km | 5km Majestic Hotel P e Coastguar al Centr the dunes is one of the best coastal walks in Waterford. Church Road (option wn Co wer o amor to begin from The Prom) wto

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It takes you right past Tramore Coastguard Cultural Cen- P Gravel Path 76, 52.16317, -7.14736 R675 tre before leaving town and heading onto the Cliff Road Gravel path, shingle path 76, S 578 009 An Fear Miotail Metal Man T

and sand wer in the direction of Newtown Cove and the Guillamene. 52.15827, -7.15497 o Tarmac, footpaths, road Walking shoes, Tramore Nature Park: Tramore Nature Park is the site Green arrows wind/rain jacket of a former landfill which closed in 2005. It is now a 12

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Cheekpoint i Maritime N DESCRIPTION: HOW TO GET THERE: Walk Waterford Estuary Walks is a network of walks based From Waterford City follow the Dunmore Road/R683 around the communities of Passage East, Faithlegg and to Passage Cross. Turn left here for a further 1km. At a P Pointe na Síge Cheekpoint in east , just a 20 minute fork in the road continue straight ahead on the R683 for Cheekpoint drive from Waterford City Centre. Take your time to im- a further 5kms before reaching the village of Passage merse yourself in this scenic part of County Waterford, East. Alternatively take the right fork and follow the road An Mionnán right here in Ireland’s Ancient East. Delight in the rich past Jack Meades Pub for a further 3kms until you reach P Minaun Hill history and heritage of the area, where nature abounds. Faithlegg Church and parking on your left hand side. St Ita’s Walk i DID YOU KNOW: CHEEKPOINT ST. ITA’S WALK, PASSAGE EAST-HURT HILL MARITIME WALK FAITHLEGG WALK

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Faithlegg Cheekpoint marks the meeting place of the Three Sisters Niúig P t S Nook river network; the Suir, Nore and Barrow which flow to Loop | Loop | Loop 121m | 25m | 150m W oodland Pill Church i the sea creating . It is also the meet- Cúil Boinne ú i ing place of the provinces of Munster and and Coolbunnia r 1hr 15 mins. | 40mins. | 2hrs 30mins. the counties of Waterford, Kilkenny and Wexford. Motte

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Predominantly moderate Blue arrow on white 6 days (total); 3 days No DESCRIPTION: HOW TO GET THERE: within Co. Waterford. Co. Waterford. background Saint Declan’s Way is a 115km pilgrim walking route link- See Ardmore Cliff Walk (p3). 115km (total); Approx Minor roads, forest roads 82, X 192 776; Walking shoes/boots, ing Cashel in with Ardmore in County 65km Co. Waterford. /paths, upland tracks, 51.95106, -7.72142 wind/rain gear, snacks/ Waterford. It follows the route that Declan took when DID YOU KNOW: farmland lanes and paths, water, mobile phone National Way Marked riverside walks, coastal Lismore, going to Cashel to meet Saint Patrick in the fifth century. How did Declan come to build his monastery at Ardmore? Walking Trail and Ardmore www.stdeclansway.ie In turn, it is the way that Pilgrims have taken to visit Saint When Declan was returning from Rome he sailed for the and cliff paths. Declan’s monastery, holy-well and grave in Ardmore for coast of Ireland with his disciples. Rúnán was in charge e the past one and a half thousand years. of Declan’s special bell, but he forgot to put it on the ship. e N i de Móir oss A walk along Saint Declan’s Way brings you through the They all prayed earnestly to God for its recovery, where- de Móir e Harbou r e Head s Cr

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DESCRIPTION: DID YOU KNOW: Workshouse was built in 1850 for the Viking site is a designated national monument The old railway line from Waterford City to Dungarvan The Waterford, Dungarvan and Lismore Railway Line opened Poor Law Union. The buildings included a chapel, fever approx 8kms west of Waterford City Centre along the is a spectacular 46km off-road cycling and walking trail in 1878, closed to passengers in 1967 only to re-open for hospital and mortuary. Greenway. Evidence suggests this site predates Water- which travels through time and nature across eleven freight again from 1970 to 1983, between Waterford and ford City as a Viking settlement. bridges, three impressive viaducts and a long atmo- Dungarvan. spheric tunnel all the way from the River Suir to Dun- M9 to Kilkenny/Dublin N25 N25 to New Ross Sléibhte an Chomar A N24 R861 /Rosslare Comer n Carraig na bhFraochán garvan Bay. Along this route in Ireland’s Ancient East is At Ballyvoyle you will find two engineering marvels. Port Lách t Bilberry Cluain Fhia S P R448 i the site of a 9th century Viking settlement; the world Ballyvoyle Viaduct which was constructed in 1878, ú i Clonea i r R448 renowned ornamental gardensagh Mountainsat ; blown up in 1922 during the Civil War and rebuilt in 1924

Waterford & Suir Valley narrow gauge heritage railway; and a 400 metre long brick lined tunnel. River S 1 ui former woollen mills and railway stations; and beautiful Waterford r R71 Suir Valley PORT LÁIRGE landscapes along the River Suir, Comeragh Mountains, Railway Castle The Copper Coast and Dungarvan Bay. Enjoy the beautiful R676 WATERFORD 3 R710 journey. aigh P Cill Mhíodáin € i Kilmeadan Waterford WIT Viking HOW TO GET THERE: P West Campus R680 Triangle Waterford Greenway runs between Waterford City and N25 Cill Mhíodáin Dungarvan. It starts at Grattan Quay in Waterford City Kilmeadan P Cill Odhráin Centre, less than 100 metres from Rice Bridge. The trail- P Killoteran Mahon Falls Coill Mhic Thomáisín A A n head in Dungarvan can be found at Walton Park, Abbeysiden tS M Kilmacthomas iúi Mount Congreve r Riv h R682 er Su less than 5 minutes walk from Grattan Square. aThere Coill Mhic Thomáisín ir c Kilmacthomas Gr h P attan Quay

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Com Duala N Coumduala Lough DESCRIPTION: DID YOU KNOW: 468 The Comeragh Mountains, which means place of the Before 1862 there was no parish church in the Nire and 634 hollows or ‘Coums’, form part of the North Munster this necessitated bringing the dead across The Gap- 630 fault line along with the Galtees, Knockmealdowns and ‘Bóthar na Sochraide’ for burial in Rathgormack. Though 0 0.5 1 km

Slievenamon. All of these armorican fold mountains run the Nire Church was completed in 1862, it would be Boolas Loop East/West. The area known as the Nire, lies on the west- 1926 before the graveyard was used to any extent. Cnocán an Aifrinn Knockanaffrin ern side of the Comeraghs and hosts a treasure trove of coums and lakes. There are four marked walks of differ- The Sgilloges are two of the six lakes in the Nire Valley. ent lengths in this trail network. Coumlara which is the You will see a waterfall cascading from the top of the Coum nearest The Gap, is the Nire’s only dry coum. mountain on the back wall of the first lake. This water- fall is called “Bean Píobra” which means “Woman with The Gap is a natural pass in the Comeragh Mountains the Pipe”. It has been given this name because when Bearna Bhéal and has been used through the centuries. The road the wind blows from the south west, the water is blown Coumduala Loop An Carraigín an Bhealaigh Coumlara Loop The Gap Carrigeen through The Gap linking the Nire Valley to Rathgormack back over the waterfall, and from a distance it looks like i Gap Walk is called Bóithrín na Sochraide (The Funeral Road). smoke rising. Sgilloges Walk Carraig an tSeinéin On the Coumduala Loop, as you walk along the ridge Not every coum has a lake. Coumlara is one of the Baile Mhac CairbrP Ballymacarbry Carrigshaneun to your right (south east) you should be able to pick out Comeragh’s best examples of a dry Coum – a hollow e Tramore Bay, Hook Head, TF Meagher cable-stayed with no lake. Coumlara itself means, “hollow where the Standing Stone Fulacht Fia bridge, Kilcash, , Mt. Leinster and the Black- river forks”, as ‘Lara’ or ‘Ladhar’ (pronounced ‘lyre’) in Footbridge stairs Mountains. While on your left (south west) you Irish, is the piece of ground at the confluence of two rivers. An U should see down to the coast near Ardmore. id

Rive r hi N r THE GAP THE SGILLOGES COUMLARA COUMDUALA i HOW TO GET THERE: WALK WALK LOOP WALK LOOP WALK er From Dungarvan follow the signs for the N72 west in the direction of Cappoquin/Lismore. At the Master McGrath Moderate | Strenuous Nire Valley Car Pk, Monument turn right onto the R672 in the direction of Strenuous | Strenuous 317 Clonmel. In the village of Ballymacarbry turn right to- 5.5km Return | 6.5km 75, S 277 128 ward Knockaun. Proceed along this road in an easterly 7km | 7.5km 52.26704, -7.59515 An Chorr Dhubh Curraghduff direction for about 4km until you come to a bridge. At Linear | Linear Ballymacarbry Loop | Loop 517 this point take the right fork before you cross the bridge Loch an Chomaraigh Trekking shoes/hiking 501 and continue on for about a further 4km, past the Nire 2hrs / 2 to 2.5hrs Comeragh Lough 3 to 4 hrs / 3.5 to 4.5hrs boots, rain gear, water, Loch an Chomaraigh Thiar Church and Hanora’s Cottage until you come to a car 467 Na Sceallóga snacks, mobile phone Comeragh Lough West 750 park (52.267° N 7.595° W) on your left hand side. 230m / 320m Sgilloge Loughs 290m / 415m No An Chorr Dhubh 751 Curraghduff From Clonmel take the R665 in the direction of . Hill and Mountainside Turn left onto the R671 at Kilmacomma in the direction tracks, Green paths www.visitwaterford.com of Ballymacarbry/Dungarvan. At Ballymacarbry turn left. Green arrows Sléibhte an Chomaraigh Then follow directions as above. Blue arrows Comeragh Mountains Red arrows 730 Purple arrows

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It is possible to visit 4 of the Comeraghs 13 impressive Boolas. The Gap, which is the highest mountain pass in ellia oss Rd. coums all within 7kms of the village of Rathgormack County Waterford has linked Rathgormack and the Nire 0.5 s Cr ’ itself including Lough Mohra, Coumduala, The Boolas Valley for centuries. Aughavr Bridge y and Crotty’s Lake. Hollywood legend, Stanley Kubrick filmed some of the Harne 441 N

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Mahon Bridge. The woods are an important habitat for Mahon Falls is overlooked by Knockaunapeebra (726m) Faill an Phríosúin Foilanprisoon a range of wildlife including Red Squirrel, Pine Marten, meaning Hill of the Piper. It is said that on cold winter Otter, Bats, Ring Ouzel and Dipper. The southern sec- nights, the sound of the uileann pipes can be heard over o n a h tion of the trail provides panoramic views of Coum the mountain here from the piper of Kilclooney who lost M e r Mahon and Knockaunapeebra to the North. There is his way and died. i v R great diversity of trees such as Ash, Holly and Rowan n P - particularly attractive in Autumn with their colourful Remnants of industrial heritage: The River Mahon once i a h red berries. The flow of the River Mahon varies with powered five mills along its course including the 19th c a the seasons and can be torrential after periods of high century corn mill at Furraleigh of which a tunnel and h M rainfall providing a dramatic soundscape along the trail. chimney remain. n

A Cnocán an Chuilinn Knockanacullin An Damh Beag Davbeg Com Machan Coummahon Mahon Falls Walk: Coum Mahon is one of many coums Check out the Magic Road phenomenon after you cross e P or corries in the Comeragh Mountains resulting from the the cattle grid as you approach Mahon Falls. 422

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52.22379, -7.54121 668 includes moorland, crags and conifer forests, which aterfall Cnocán an Phíopaire Knockaunapeebra aigh provide habitat for birds that nest in uplands and forage 1.5hrs | 40mins W around coniferous forest. Look out for the Wheatear, Siskin, Crossbill and Meadow Pipit. Birds of Prey known 140m Walking shoes, rain jacket, in the wider Comeragh area include Peregrine Falcon, water, mobile phone 0.5 Buzzard, Kestrel and Merlin. Mammals sighted in the area Woodland path N On a lead aghmountain include rabbit and fox, while forest areas provide habitat Gravel path for Red Squirrel and the elusive Pine Marten. Red arrows www.visitwaterford.com Sliabh an Chomar Comer 0 kms NATURE AND WOODLAND TRAILS COLLIGAN WOOD WALKS 24,25 p18

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Dún Garbhán From Lismore: Take the N72 towards Dungarvan. Turn Dungarvan left at Master McGrath monument onto R672 in direction of Clonmel. Then follow instruction above. Abh ainn Cho From Clonmel/Ballymacarbry: Take the R672 towards illi geá Collig in Dungarvan. Turn left at junction with L5103 in direction of an Rive Colligan. The trailhead and parking is on your left after 1 km. r RAMP BOREEN WALK, TALLOW 26 FENOR BOG WALK 27 p19 DESCRIPTION: The 13 hectare site at Fenor Bog is N one of the few community owned nature reserves in Ireland. It is a proposed Natural Heritage Area and is a wonderful location to enjoy a walk-particularly for nature lovers! There is a fantastic array of biodiver- sity in this very special location. As the boardwalk which allows access to part of the site is just 500 metres long it allows walkers to enjoy this location at a slow pace and enables visitors to get up close and personal with nature.

DESCRIPTION: DID YOU KNOW: For families, no visit to Fenor would For walkers looking for a leisurely ramble in rural west The is famous for its excellent stocks of brown be complete without a trip to the Waterford then this is the walk for you. The Ramp Boreen trout and coarse fish of bream, eel and roach. simply wonderful Fenor Play Park walk is a well maintained community walk in Tallow, just across the road-one of Water- which is probably better known for its annual horse fair Lisfinney Castle, the ruins of which can be seen from the ford’s best playgrounds! (the oldest in Ireland) which takes place at the start of walk, was built in the sixteenth century by the Earls of September. This is a walk graded as ‘easy’ which means Desmond (also of Dromana) and acquired by HOW TO GET THERE: it is suitable for almost all levels of fitness. Walkers can as was the town, for his part in crushing the second Des- Fenor village is located at the eastern enjoy views of the River Bride and the ruins of the nearby mond Rebellion. extent of the Copper Coast UNESCO An Lochán Lisfinney Castle before returning to the streets of Tallow itself. Global Geopark. It is about 5kms Theas Lisfinney was sold by Raleigh to Sir Richard Boyle of Lismore west of Tramore along the R675. i HOW TO GET THERE: Castle who commenced Iron Smelting in Tallow - hence the There is ample car parking beside Angel of Fenor From Lismore, take the N72 to Tallow. The walk commences Irish name Tulach an Iarainn (Hill of Iron). This industry con- the church in order to access Fenor Southern at Tallow creamery on the right as you approach the town. tinued until all the surrounding forests were consumed for bog walk. P Pond charcoal. DID YOU KNOW: Church of The Immaculate Easy Fenor Bog is a naturally regenerating Conception e fen habitat, extremely rare nationally Fenor Play Park e d Lios Mór i Lismor r N 3km B and internationally. Dún Garbhán & Cósta an Chopair r Dungarvan & Copper Coast ve R675 Ri R634 P 0 Metres 50 100 An Bhríd Loop i It has been described as one of the best sites in Waterford for observing

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Glenshelane. Pine marten have also been spotted in the way upstream to their spawning area north of the car park. R669 Tigh an Toir area. Tintur Tor Beithe Burial BLUE GREEN RED GROTTO Turbeha HOW TO GET THERE: WALK WALK WALK WALK Ground From Cappoquin travel the Clogheen / Mellary Road (R669) for a distance of 1 km until you come to a grotto, An Cnocán Thoir Easy | Moderate Glenshelane Woods Knockaun East veer right and the car park entrance is a short distance Strenuous | Moderate Car Park after crossing Bealick Bridge. 2km | 3.5kms 81, X 119 993 9.5kms rtn | 5.5kms rtn 52.14656, -7.82640 Blue Trail return to start Loop | Loop Cappoquin Cappoquin Linear | Linear House & Gardens Cúil an Smutáin Belleville 45mins | 1hr 15mins Trekking shoes/hiking Belleville 3hrs 15mins | 2hrs boots, rain gear, water, Coolnasmuttaun Lios Mór Ceapach Choinn Blue Trail snacks, mobile phone Lismor Forestry roads, Green Trail e Cappoquin woodland tracks On a lead N72 An Seanbhaile Red Trail € i P Shanbally Grotto Walk Blue arrows

Dún Garbhán Green arrows www.coillte.ie Dungarvan R669 P Red arrows Orange arrows i A b G h h a n l e a G l e i n n n n n S í o l á i s h R i v t h e l a n e e r 0 kms 0.5 1.0 LISMORE WALKS 32,33,34 p21 The Towers Walk, Ballysaggartmore This charming, gently undulating, N woodland walk can be found about The Folly 3.5km outside of Lismore on the Bally- duff Road. This is an ideal location for a pleasant walk and picnic at any time of year. The main avenue is planted with a row of tall shaking poplars and rho- Barr na mBánóg dodendron, interspersed by pheasant Barranamanoge berry, snow berry, holly to name but a few. A diverse range of tree species to be noted including, ash, oak, sycamore, horse chestnut, spruce, fir as well as DESCRIPTION: HOW TO GET THERE: shrubs of holly, hazel and bramble. The Heritage Town of Lismore enjoys one of the pret- Lady Louisa’s/Round Hill Walks: From Lismore Heritage Take your time to enjoy the sights and tiest positions of any Irish town, overlooking the River Centre, follow the N72, past the spout to the start of the sounds of nature. Cnoc na gCapall Blackwater beneath the Mountains. It’s bridge. Lady Louisa’s walk is located on the right just before Knocknagappul Lismore’s Anglo-Norman castle that inevitably makes the bridge. Parking is available. the lasting impression. LADY LOUISA’S ROUND HILL WALK LOOP WALK The Towers Walk: Take the R666 from Lismore to Ballyduff Lady Louisa’s and Round Hill Walk: and Fermoy, sign-posted at the bridge near . THE TOWERS WALK Lady Louisa’s Walk is primarily a woodland walk along the Continue for approximately 3.5km to the Towers entrance BALLYSAGGARTMORE river bank. One can expect to find woodland plants such on the right. as beech, ash, ferns, spindle tree, holly and ivy as well as The Towers Walk wood sorrel, golden saxifrage and wild garlic to name a DID YOU KNOW: Easy | Moderate | Easy i few. After a short walk along the river bank and through The first monastic settlement in Lismore was founded by St. Gate Lodge 2km | 5km | 2km a kissing gate walkers can choose to turn away from the Carthage at Round Hill adjacent to the river, where he built P river, uphill back towards the town. a ‘Lios’, an Irish term used to describe a fort built of earth. An Baile Dubh Loop | Loop | Loop Ballyduff Alternatively you can continue along the river bank a Ballysaggartmore Towers are imposing gothic style gate 30mins | 1hr 30mins R666 little further towards The Round Hill, where walkers lodges built in 1850 by Arthur Kiely Usher for his wife. 30mins Lios Mór may continue to spot numerous water birds. A stand of The gate lodge and towers provide a fairy tale setting Riverside path, country lane, Lismore mature pine trees atop a mound will indicate you are which reflects the sad period in Irish history where ex- footpath, woodland path approaching the famous Round Hill, a great earthwork travagance and starvation lived side by side. Trekking shoes, rain gear, 0 100 200 300 400 metres covering almost three acres in extent. water, mobile phone Green fingerpost signs Orange arrows on white

St Declan’s Way N72 Inse Bhaile Uí Reachtúir N R668 Ceapach Choinn Cappoquin Ballyrafter Flats background R666 iv Green fingerpost signs R er Bla ckw at 81, X-047 987; r er hó 52.1407, -7.93071 n M St Declan’s Way N72 n bhai 81, X-047 987; An A Lismore Bridge 52.1407, -7.93071 Lismore Castle 81, X-019 994; P 52.14677, -7.9669 Round Hill of Lismore Motte and Bailey St. Carthage’s Lismore | Lismore Cathedral Baile Uí Niallagáin Ballynelligan Glebe Ballyduff Upper

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Round Hill Walk On a lead i i Lady Louisa’s Walk Lismore Heritage Baile na mBúdránach Centre Ballymoodranagh www.discoverlismore.com 0 Metres 150 300 450 600 Ceapach Choinn VILLIERSTOWN AND DROMANA WOOD WALKS 35, 36 p22 Cappoquin N P Dromana Wells Walk Foraois Dhrom Eanaigh i Dromana Forest

DESCRIPTION: DID YOU KNOW: Dromana Wells Walk is a way marked looped walk that River Blackwater Special Area of Conservation: The River takes the visitor through Dromana Wood. It has a variety Blackwater is tidal at Villierstown and is a habitat for many of woodland habitats and beautiful views. Deer, fox, red water birds including Heron, Egret, Cormorant, gulls and squirrel and badger are in evidence in Dromana wood ducks. Other species such as Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail and as well as uncommon bird species such as the Peregrine Kingfisher can be occasionally seen and heard. Falcon, Hobby and Osprey. Dromana Bridge and Gate House: This unique architectural The Sailors Rock Walk can be accessed from the village feature was built in the 19th century and was inspired by the of Villierstown and the quay. It is a looped woodland Brighton Pavilion to commemorate the wedding of Henry omona Drive walk that takes in sections of the species-rich alluvial Villiers-Stuart. Dromana Bridge crosses the Finisk, a tributary Dr woodland beside the Blackwater River and a stand of of the Blackwater less than 5kms north of Villerstown in the Douglas fir. There are opportunities to view a variety of direction of Cappoquin. Monument bird species on the river also. The ‘Sailors Rock’ is a cliff face inside the wood that is said to hold the wishes of SAILORS ROCK DROMANA WELLS Villierstown many a sailor who passed by it along the River Black- WALK WALK church water. The main trailhead for both walks is the village of Villierstown, however there is some space for parking Easy | Easy Village: 81, X 102 929 52.08881; -7.85183 An Baile Nua at Villierstown Quay (Sailors Rock Walk) and at Dromana Quay: 81, X 096 926; i Woods. 1km | 2km 52.08606; -7.85941 Villierstown Village: 81, X 102 929; 1916 Rising HOW TO GET THERE: Loop | Loop 52.08881; -7.85183 Monument Memorial Dromana Woods: P i From Lismore/Cappoquin: Follow the N72 in the direc- 81, X 096 938; An Abhainn Mhór tion of Dungarvan and take the 1st right after Cappoquin 20mins | 40mins 52.09667; -7.86036 River Blackwater GAA Club onto the L-2017, signposted to Villierstown. Villerstown Sailor’s Rock After 2kms follow the L-2012 south over Dromana Gentle | Gentle Walk Bridge for a further 5kms before reaching Villierstown. Runners, trekking shoes, Woodland paths rain gear, water, phone and tracks Dún Garbhán From Dungarvan: Follow the N72 towards Cappoquin Dungarvan i An Eaglais and Lismore for 12kms. Turn left at Junction with R671 Blue Arrows On a lead Aglish in direction of Youghal and Clashmore (follow signs for Red arrows Dromana Drive). After 5kms turn right onto L-2015 for a Villierstown Village and www.coillte.ie Villierstown further 3.5kms before reaching Villierstown. Villierstown Quay Quay Villierstown Village and P Dromana Woods 0 100 200 300 400 metres ANNE VALLEY WALK 37 p23 Baile na gCiarraíoch i Ballynageeragh N Droichead Bhaile Philib Ballyphilip Bridge Dún Aill P

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of an amenity developed by local landowners and the Dún Áill meaning ‘the Fort on the Rock’, an appropri- r community. The walk is fully accessible to those with ate name for this spectacular site. The castle is built in a S reduced mobility including buggies, wheelchairs etc. strategic location, commanding a crossing point where Church The route which winds its way through the scenic Anne the Annestown Stream once entered the sea. Valley wetland and woodland area, connecting Dunhill Baile an Gharráin with the seaside village of Annestown, is brought to life Before the development of the walk, a constructed Woodstown with information on the flora and fauna, as well as pic- wetlands area was established to treat run off and con- Ballygarran nic and seating areas to relax and enjoy your surround- taminated water before it reaches coastal waters. This Bridge ings. Stunning views of Dunhill Castle overlooking the approach to treating waste water also has the effect of P Caisleán Dhún Aill trail are afforded about half way between Dunhill and being an attractive eco system for numerous different e Dunhill Castle á Mhór reaching the coast at Annestown. Annestown beach on species. r amor T r T the Copper Coast is an attractive bathing place, popular Cill Chonáin with surfers and swimmers alike. The seclusion of this During your walk keep an eye out for heron, kingfisher beach, its pristine waters and rugged scenery make it an and otter. Kilcannon ideal place to have a rest after your walk. 75, S 508 027 m Baile na Coille HOW TO GET THERE: Multi- Access a 52.174, -7.2585 e Woodstown r From Waterford: Exit city via the R680 in direction of t R675 S Kilmeaden. At Kilmeaden take a left onto R681 in direc- 10km return Dunhill

n An Baile Nua tion of Dunhill. After 3km turn left in direction of Dunhill. Baile na Walking shoes, rain gear, w Newtown Linear o Arrive at Dunhill after 1.5km. Turn left. Trailhead will be water, mobile phone gCnocach t s on the right after 200 metres. e Ballynagorkagh n 2.5hrs www.visitwaterford.com n From Dungarvan: Take N25 as far as Carroll’s Cross. A Accessible path suitable Turn right as far as Kill village. In Kill turn left onto R681. Bun Abha for buggies, wheelchairs- ‘The Steeple’ Turn right after 2km. Turn left after a further 2km in gentle gradients Annestown direction of Dunhill. Arrive at Dunhill after a further 1.5km. Trailhead will be on the right. Yellow arrows Bun Machan Bunmahon R675 On a lead

Dunhill (parking also Lime Kiln available at Dunhill Castle Trá Bhun Abha P car park and Annestown Annestown Beach 0 km 0.5 1.0 1.5 Village) URBAN TRAILS WATERFORD CITY WALKS 38,39 p25 An tSiúir Waterford Regional € River Suir Waterford Sports Centre i Viking Kingfisher i Triangle Club R686 The Mall i Port Láirge Lacken Road P Parnell St. Business Park P Waterford ack St. Meadow Meander R675 P Barr People’s R683 Kilbarry Landfill Loop Park Manor St. R860 Stone Saunter Waterford eet John’s River Walk Nature P Park Manor Str

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DESCRIPTION: R675 There are three walking trails within the environs of the ST. JOHN'S WATERFORD NATURE Kilbarry Nature Park itself and all are accessible to peo- RIVER WALK PARK WALKS ple with reduced mobility. The parkland is an oasis of 0 100 200 300 Metres R675 calm located adjacent to Waterford City. St. John’s River Easy | Multi Access 76, S 601 108 R680 Walk was initially developed as 2.2km linear shared walk- 52.24201, -7.12174 R708 ing and cycling path running parallel to St. John’s River St. John’s 4.5km | 9km (return) Waterford City and the R675 between Tramore Road Roundabout and Kilbarry Landfill Loop: 2km P Park Ballindud Road Roundabout. Stone Saunter: 1.7km Meadow Meander: 2.1km Runners, trekking Baile Throcail shoes, rain gear, Ballytruckle It is possible to visit the city centre and extend your walk Linear | Loops water, mobile phone by parking in Bolton Street Car Park a mere 5 minutes from the Waterford Viking Triangle in the heart of Ire- 1hr 15 mins / 2.5 hrs On a lead Waterford land’s Oldest City. This option takes walkers through the 40 minutes Nature www.visitwaterford.com Park People’s Park, Waterside and Miller’s Marsh heading out Gravel paths, shared Kilbarry Road An Baile Beag towards the Tramore Road Roundabout. cycle/walking path, foot paths Ballybeg See inset map for details

s River of Nature Park walks ’ HOW TO GET THERE: Kilbarry Nature Park Exit Waterford City Centre via the R675 Tramore Road. At Public Car Park John Cill Chuacháin Longer option: the Tramore Road Roundabout take the second exit and Six Crossroads Kilcohan Bolton Street Car Park Bus Park enter via the entrance to the Kingfisher Club where you An Charraig will find public car parking at Kilbarry Nature Park. Rua Carrigroe R710 DID YOU KNOW: Outer Ring Road An Leacain Kilbarry Nature Park is a safe, secure and accessible Couse Bridge Lacken R675 amenity in the heart of Waterford City which encom- An Cabhas passes an integrated wetland, wildflower meadows, R710 Couse Kilbarry Bog and promotes good practice in the man- agement of native flora and fauna. A former municipal Baile Hú en Road

Ballyhoo Lack landfill site, the area has been re-mediated to create a popular space for the community. Waterford City &

County Council has been entrusted to do this in a sustain- N R710 Ballindud Roundabout able and socially inclusive manner which seeks to protect Baile an Dodaigh and enhance biodiversity within the City bounds. Ballindud

0 0.5 1 km R675 EXPLORE WATERFORD’S WONDERFUL HERITAGE ON FOOT p26 GRADING OF TRAILS: Multi-access: Flat smooth trails, suitable for all users including people with reduced mobility, wheelchair users, people with vision impairment, using crutches, with a buggy, with small children, older people and so on. Normal outdoor footwear can be worn.

Easy: Generally flat trails with a smooth surface and some gentle slopes or shallow steps. These trails are generally suitable for family groups including children and older people. Normal outdoor footwear can be worn.

Moderate: These trails may have some climbs and may have an uneven surface where the going is rough underfoot with some obstacles such as protruding roots, rocks, etc. The routes are appropriate for people with a moderate level of fitness and some walking experience. Specific outdoor walking footwear and clothing is recommended. Walking Waterford’s trails is a great way to explore local heritage from ancient ruins to iconic buildings and wildlife. Sites such as St. Declan’s Well, Round Tower and Medieval Church along the Ardmore Coastal Trail and Dunmore East Strenuous: These are physically demanding trails, which will typically have some sections with steep climbs for long with its elegant lighthouse and attractive thatched houses add to the interest of getting outdoors. Lismore Castle and periods and the going underfoot can be extremely rough including many obstacles. Suitable for users accustomed Ballysaggart Towers are particularly impressive and enchanting. The Comeragh Mountains provide the best example to walking on rough ground and with a high level of fitness. Specific outdoor walking footwear and clothing required. of a corrie landscape in Ireland. Formed during the Ice Age corries are deep wide hollows many with lakes and ver- tical back walls e.g. Sgilloge Lakes. Coum Mahon holds one of Ireland’s finest waterfalls at Mahon Falls. Keep an eye Very Difficult: These routes are predominantly in remote upland areas. They will typically include steep slopes and out for wildlife on your walk - Choughs with their distinctive red legs can be spotted flying over coastal grasslands very variable and rough underfoot conditions on sometimes indistinct trails. They may be unmarked so the use of a and you may be lucky enough to spot whales and dolphins in Waterford Estuary or from Ram Head. Wintering birdlife map and navigational skills will be required. Suitable only for the very fit and competent mountain walkers with a high such as Brent Geese can be spotted from trails in Tramore where you can also enjoy panoramic views of Tramore level of experience. Specific outdoor walking footwear and clothing required. Bay, Brownstown Head and the Metal Man. Get walking and exploring! LOCAL WALKING GUIDES HAPPY AND SAFE WALKING: If you are not familiar with the area or the specific trail why not go with a local walking group or an experienced walking Walking in nature is without doubt one of life’s most enjoyable experiences and best of all...it’s free! To further guide. There are a number of walking guides in Waterford who have a fantastic knowledge of our walks and local history, enhance your enjoyment here are a few tips worth remembering when you venture into the great outdoors: heritage, flora and fauna. A walk with an experienced guide can really add value to your walk and is very enjoyable. For more information on local guides log onto www.visitwaterford.com. • Some of the walks promoted in this booklet are located in upland areas, along exposed coastline, in woodland or along river banks. Be prepared for your walk by knowing your route, the weather forecast, In case of emergency always carry a phone and dial 999 or 112 have the required skills and be properly equipped (see grading of trails p48). • Consider the lack of usual facilities such as toilets, shops, cafés and restaurants. LEAVE NO TRACE • Practice the principles of Leave no Trace at all times. Dispose of waste properly: If you bring it in, take it out. Respect the environment. Love this place-Leave no trace. • Park responsibly and legally. Remember to practice the Leave no Trace Principles while • Respect private property. out walking. • If taking a dog with you choose a location where dogs are permitted. Please keep your dog on a lead out of respect for landowners and other trail users and to protect wildlife and farm animals. Always carry waste bags with you when walking your dog, pick up after it, and bring the bag home.

WALKING SAFELY IN UPLAND AND MOUNTAIN AREAS: Here is a message from our friends and volunteers from South East Mountain Rescue Association who carry out invaluable work in helping keep walkers safe in the mountain ranges in this region:

‘Anyone, no matter how experienced, can have a slip or fall on the hills or get disorientated in changing weather. If you need to call for help at any time, dial 999 or 112 and ask for Mountain Rescue. It is important to be able to keep warm and dry until help gets to you. Here are some things you should always have with you, extra layers, (hat, gloves, top etc) a warm drink, some food, a back-up charger for your phone, a map & compass, a bivvy bag or storm shelter. Wear hiking boots for better grip and pro- tection for your ankles. Plan your route in advance, give yourself plenty of time and check the weather forecast for the area. Park sensibly; make sure to leave access for land- owners and emergency services. If you hike on a regular basis, why not do a Mountain Skills course and learn more about navigation and looking after yourself in a mountain environment’. p27

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

This project is an initiative of Waterford City and County Council supported by funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2019.

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