Waterford Greenway
The Waterford Greenway runs between Dungarvan and Waterford City (46 km)
The Waterford Greenway runs between Dungarvan and Waterford City (46 km)
Dungarvan
Dungarvan
Stretching between Dungarvan and Waterford, the Waterford Greenway is a beautiful route for hikers and cyclists. It is a 46-km greenway that offers breathtaking views of the countryside. This route is a perfect choice for people of all fitness levels. You don’t need to walk through rugged terrains or difficult paths.
Stretching between Dungarvan and Waterford, the Waterford Greenway is a beautiful route for hikers and cyclists. It is a 46-km greenway that offers breathtaking views of the countryside. This route is a perfect choice for people of all fitness levels. You don’t need to walk through rugged terrains or difficult paths.
Launched in 2017 this route has been a favoriute option for numerous cyclists, walkers, and runners. Many families also keep exploring this stunningly beautiful trail with great enthusiasm. Six different sections constitute Waterford Greenway, Waterford to Killoteran (7.5km), Killoteran to Kilmeaden (3km), Kilmeaden to Kilmacthomas (13.5km), Kilmacthomas to Durrow (12 km), Durrow to Clonea Road (6km), Clonea Road to Dungarvan (4km).
Launched in 2017 this route has been a favoriute option for numerous cyclists, walkers, and runners. Many families also keep exploring this stunningly beautiful trail with great enthusiasm. Six different sections constitute Waterford Greenway, Waterford to Killoteran (7.5km), Killoteran to Kilmeaden (3km), Kilmeaden to Kilmacthomas (13.5km), Kilmacthomas to Durrow (12 km), Durrow to Clonea Road (6km), Clonea Road to Dungarvan (4km).
Situated at the mouth Colligan River, Dungarvan is the ideal place to fuel up before embarking your journey to Waterford on the spectacular Waterford Greenway. This off-road cycling and walking trail will take you across three viaducts, through a 400m long tunnel, over eleven bridges, offering wonderful views of Dungarvan Bay and the Comeragh Mountains. With 46 km to travel cycling may be the best option, during high season many places offer bikes for hire.
Situated at the mouth Colligan River, Dungarvan is the ideal place to fuel up before embarking your journey to Waterford on the spectacular Waterford Greenway. This off-road cycling and walking trail will take you across three viaducts, through a 400m long tunnel, over eleven bridges, offering wonderful views of Dungarvan Bay and the Comeragh Mountains. With 46 km to travel cycling may be the best option, during high season many places offer bikes for hire.
Twelve miles from Dungarvan its time for a Greenway treat, in the shape of the Ballyvoyle Tunnel, a must see!
Twelve miles from Dungarvan its time for a Greenway treat, in the shape of the Ballyvoyle Tunnel, a must see!
This is a spectacular 46Km off-road cycling and walking trail along the former Great Southern and Western railway line which runs between Ireland’s oldest city of Waterford and Dungarvan. The Waterford Greenway transports you through time and tide; from Waterford’s Viking city through the industrial age across three eleven Bridges, over three impressive Viaducts and through a 400m long Tunnel, with views of the river Suir, Comeragh Mountains and Dungarvan Bay on route. The railway opened in 1878 connecting Waterford with Mallow in county Cork and it operated until 1967.
This is a spectacular 46Km off-road cycling and walking trail along the former Great Southern and Western railway line which runs between Ireland’s oldest city of Waterford and Dungarvan. The Waterford Greenway transports you through time and tide; from Waterford’s Viking city through the industrial age across three eleven Bridges, over three impressive Viaducts and through a 400m long Tunnel, with views of the river Suir, Comeragh Mountains and Dungarvan Bay on route. The railway opened in 1878 connecting Waterford with Mallow in county Cork and it operated until 1967.
Kilmacthomas
Kilmacthomas
Kilmacthomas or Kilmactomas, locally called Kilmac is now Heart of Waterford Greenway. This was forgotten along with it’s graciously curved Kilmacthomas Viaduct.
Kilmacthomas or Kilmactomas, locally called Kilmac is now Heart of Waterford Greenway. This was forgotten along with it’s graciously curved Kilmacthomas Viaduct.
Kilmacthomas Railway Station
Kilmacthomas Railway Station
This modest building is of historical and architectural significance as a reminder of the introduction of the railway network in the late nineteenth century as part of the development of the Great Southern and Western Railway line by Waterford, Dungarvan and Lismore Railway Company. It is intended to restore the building and signal box back to their original character and re-use to highlight the industrial heritage of Kilmacthomas and the Greenway.
This modest building is of historical and architectural significance as a reminder of the introduction of the railway network in the late nineteenth century as part of the development of the Great Southern and Western Railway line by Waterford, Dungarvan and Lismore Railway Company. It is intended to restore the building and signal box back to their original character and re-use to highlight the industrial heritage of Kilmacthomas and the Greenway.
You can come across many amazing places to stop as you go through the Waterford Greenway. Some of them include the spectacular Mount Congreve Gardens, majestic 800-year-old fortified castle, beautiful River Suir and its valley, mysterious Ice Age Rock, and the stunningly appealing Kilmeaden Village. This beautiful trail never makes you feel tired.
You can come across many amazing places to stop as you go through the Waterford Greenway. Some of them include the spectacular Mount Congreve Gardens, majestic 800-year-old fortified castle, beautiful River Suir and its valley, mysterious Ice Age Rock, and the stunningly appealing Kilmeaden Village. This beautiful trail never makes you feel tired.
If you go by cycle, you can reach Dungarvan within 2 to 3 hours. However, a leisurely approach with sightseeing and recreational activities will take more than 6 hours to complete the route. If you prefer to walk in a leisurely way, you may need 10 to 11 hours to reach the endpoint. There are 12 access points onto this greenway.
If you go by cycle, you can reach Dungarvan within 2 to 3 hours. However, a leisurely approach with sightseeing and recreational activities will take more than 6 hours to complete the route. If you prefer to walk in a leisurely way, you may need 10 to 11 hours to reach the endpoint. There are 12 access points onto this greenway.
You can come across many attractions to see, explore, and experience on and off the greenway. The prominent of them are Ballyvoyle Tunnel, Old Red Iron Bridge, Thomas Francis Meagher Bridge, Reginald’s Tower Museum, Kilmeadean Castle, Kilmacthomas Viaduct, and Comeragh Mountains. Overall, Waterford Greenway offers an incredible experience for walkers and cyclists.
You can come across many attractions to see, explore, and experience on and off the greenway. The prominent of them are Ballyvoyle Tunnel, Old Red Iron Bridge, Thomas Francis Meagher Bridge, Reginald’s Tower Museum, Kilmeadean Castle, Kilmacthomas Viaduct, and Comeragh Mountains. Overall, Waterford Greenway offers an incredible experience for walkers and cyclists.
Waterford and Suir Valley Railway
Waterford and Suir Valley Railway
This wonderful railway starts at Kilmeadan using small diesel locomotives some of which worked on the channel tunnel, it runs along the Greenway for app 10km with the River Suir for company. Between 2000 and 2003 the first 8km of track from Kilmeaden to Gracedieu Junction was laid. In 2004 the remaining 2km was laid connecting Bilbrinny
This wonderful railway starts at Kilmeadan using small diesel locomotives some of which worked on the channel tunnel, it runs along the Greenway for app 10km with the River Suir for company. Between 2000 and 2003 the first 8km of track from Kilmeaden to Gracedieu Junction was laid. In 2004 the remaining 2km was laid connecting Bilbrinny
The Waterford Cable-Stayed Bridge
The Waterford Cable-Stayed Bridge
Construction of bridge commenced in 2006 and it took 42months to build. The Waterford Cable Stayed Bridge measures 465m and opened in 2009.
Construction of bridge commenced in 2006 and it took 42months to build. The Waterford Cable Stayed Bridge measures 465m and opened in 2009.
Bilbrinny
Bilbrinny
Welcome to Waterford
Welcome to Waterford
Waterford City
Waterford City
If History is your thing, well Waterford is the ticket. In the country’s oldest city you can visit the Medieval Museum and explore 13th and 15th century Waterford as did Queen Elizabeth on her 2011 visit. The Bishop’s Palace Museum is home to oldest piece of Waterford Crystal, housed in a Georgian residence constructed in 1743. The Irish Museum of Time that has some of the oldest made grandfather clocks, and the Irish Silver Museum completes the area known as the Viking Triangle.
If History is your thing, well Waterford is the ticket. In the country’s oldest city you can visit the Medieval Museum and explore 13th and 15th century Waterford as did Queen Elizabeth on her 2011 visit. The Bishop’s Palace Museum is home to oldest piece of Waterford Crystal, housed in a Georgian residence constructed in 1743. The Irish Museum of Time that has some of the oldest made grandfather clocks, and the Irish Silver Museum completes the area known as the Viking Triangle.
The Tralee to Fenit Greenway
The Tralee to Fenit Greenway
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