ADVENTURE IN COUNTY WATERFORD! From the majestic peaks of the Comeragh Mountains, through rolling farmland, river valleys, sweeping seascapes and pristine beaches, County Waterford’s diverse landscape has so much to offer those looking for outdoor adventure! Here, we’ve chosen seven of the best outdoor activities in the county to choose from, whether it’s horse-riding, kite-surfing, hill-walking or cycling, you’ll find it all in County Waterford! Points of Interest: Walking/ Comeragh Mountains, Waterford Greenway, Cycling. Ardmore, Copper Coast Geopark IF WALKING is your thing then you are in the volcanoes, ocean, desert and ice sheets which and Kestrel. right county, with a wonderful diversity of combined to create this spectacular landscape. terrain to choose from. Perhaps Waterford’s Head out on the recently opened, 46km best-known walks are in the elevated heights The visitor centre at Bunmahon tells this Waterford Greenway and cycle or walk along of the Comeragh Mountains, which sit 792m wonderful story and also provides audio-guides the path of a disused railway line between proud over the county. Offering wonderful vistas and trail cards for the villages of Annestown, Dungarvan and Waterford. The Greenway across the mountainside and down to the sea, Boatstrand, Bunmahon, Dunhill, Fenor and passes medieval ruins, Norman castles, a the Comeraghs offer both waymarked linear Stradbally. Trail cards can also be downloaded Viking settlement and a Famine workhouse. walks and Failte Ireland National Looped to your phone from https://coppercoastgeopark. Trails. com The landscape continually transforms from boggy marsh to rich pastureland, from Perhaps the Comeragh’s best-known walk is wilderness to sweetly-scented strawberry the Coumshingaun Loop, a moderate, 4-hour, fields, with the stunning backdrop of the 7.5km trail which leads to Coumshingaun Comeragh mountains guiding you on your way. Corrie Lake. This wonderful natural amphitheatre is one of the finest examples of When you’ve gone as far a corrie in Europe, and was formed by glacier as you wish, a free movement during the last Ice Age over 10,000 shuttle-bus will years ago. drop you back to where you If you’d prefer to be invigorated with some fresh The walking trail further west at Ardmore also started to sea air as you walk, head down to Waterford’s provides stunning coastal views and a wealth collect your own Copper Coast. Now a UNESCO Global of natural and built heritage to enjoy, such as car. Geopark, the Copper Coast extends for some the 5th century St Declan’s Monastery, a 12th 20km between Tramore and Dungarvan and century Cathedral and Round Tower, and a provides a stunning geological record of the variety of birdlife such as Rock Pipits, Pheasant Kite Surfing/ Points of Interest: Horse Riding/ Tramore Beach, Bunmahon, Dunmore East Adventure Sports. Adventure Centre, Variety of Riding Stables WHETHER YOU are new to the game or a Rides in and around seasoned surfer or kite-surfer, Tramore is the Comeragh one of the best places in Ireland to let loose on Mountains your board. There are numerous surf schools can also be along the 5km stretch of beach to help you enjoyed from improve your technique or provide you with Colligan the gear you need to get on your way. If you’re Equestrian looking to escape the crowds then head west to Centre, Bunmahon Beach which also has a great surf Kilgobinet school on the beach. Equestrian new vistas and different terrain to challenge Centre and their skills. Further east, the fantastic Dunmore East Finisk Valley Adventure Centre has absolutely everything Riding Centre. Half-day and 1-hour treks on horses suited that a water-sport enthusiast could want! to the rider’s confidence and ability are also Activities include kayaking, canoeing, sailing, available. Waterford offers a wide range of abseiling, powerfan freefall, windsurfing, horse riding facilities suitable for most riders climbing, archery, Ireland’s only Wibit Wipeout and inclusive holiday arrangements are aquapark, powerboating, caving along with offered by some establishments. water trampolines, slides and swings! There are no less than four stables within easy For experienced horse-riders, perhaps the best reach of Waterford City, including Callaghane way to access County Waterford’s wonderful Riding Centre, Kilotteran Equitation Centre, beaches, valleys, mountain and riverside tracks Lake Tour Stables and Pallas Equestrian is from the back of a horse! Visitors can select a Centre. week or weekend trek, where every day brings .