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WALK WATERFORD - 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 Ireland’s oldest city. Find your trail in Waterford…where Ireland begins.
HOW TO USE THIS BROCHURE
This Walk Waterford Brochure is a guide to almost 40 walks all across Waterford. Each walk has a map, trail description
and important trail information. Examples of the map and trail information symbols used are shown below. The trail
maps give details of the trailhead location, nearest town/village and trail route. While every effort has been made to
ensure the accuracy of information contained within this brochure no liability can be accepted for any errors or
omissions. The brochure will make it possible to choose the trail that is right for you. Happy walking!
MAP INFORMATION TRAIL INFORMATION
NODA LÉARSCÁILE - MAP INFORMATION
M2 GRADE
Mótarbhealach
Motorway i Pointe Eolais
Information Point Multi-access, Easy, Moderate,
N25 Débhealach
Dual Carriageway
Bia ar fáil
Food available
700 Strenuous, Very Difficult
N25 Príomhbhóthar Náisiúnta
National Primary Road P Páirceáil
Parking
600
WAY MARKING
R259 Bóthar Réigiúnach
€ Meaisín Bainc 500 DISTANCE
Regional Road Pass Machine
Mionbhóthar Leithris 400
Other Road
Bóthar Portaigh/Foraois
Toilets
Páirceáil Rothar 300 TYPE PARKING
Bog/Forest Road Bicycle Parking Loop, Linear & TRAILHEAD
200
Cosán Neamhshainithe Ionad Amhairc Molta
Undefined path Recommended view point
Líne Iarnróid
100
TRAILHEAD OSI GRID REF
Railway Line Ball Suntais
Point of Interest 0 Méadar
ESTIMATED TIME GPS
i Tús na Siúlóide
Trailhead
Metres
NEAREST TOWN
Spotairde (Méadar)
ASCENT OR VILLAGE
Coillearnach
Woodland 679 Spot height (Metres)
Foraois Cladach Carraigeach
TERRAIN MINIMUM GEAR
Forestry Rocky shore
Aillte/Talamh Crochta DOGS PERMITTED WEBSITE
Cliffs/Steep Ground
On a lead / No
Page
COASTAL TRAILS 2
Ardmore Cliff Walk 3 1
The Cunnigar 4 2
Dunmore East Walks 5
Dunmore East Coastal Walks 3
Dunmore East > Portally Cove
TABLE OF
Dunmore East > Ballymacaw Cove
Dummore East Woods Walk 4
CONTENTS
Tramore Walks
Tramore Nature Park
Dunes Walk, Tramore
7
5
6
Doneraile Walk 7
Waterford Estuary Walks 9
TRAIL NUMBER Cheekpoint Maritime Walk 8
REFER TO WATERFORD TRAILS MAP p.23 St. Ita’s Walk, Faithlegg 9
Passage East to Hurt Hill Walk 10
LONG DISTANCE TRAILS AND GREENWAY 11
East Munster Way 13 11
St. Declan’s Way 15 12
Waterford Greenway 17 13
MOUNTAIN TRAILS 19
Nire Valley Walks 21
Sgilloges Walk 14
Gap Walk 15
Coumlara Loop Walk 16
Coumduala Loop Walk 17
WATERFORD TRAILS MAP 23
Rathgormack Walks 25
Glenpatrick Bridge Loop 18
Lough Mohra Loop Walk 19
Rathbeag Loop Walk 20
Boolas Loop Walk 21
River Mahon Walks 27
Crough Wood Walk 22
Mahon Falls Walk 23
NATURE AND WOODLAND TRAILS 29
Colligan Wood Walks 31
Inchidrisla Loop Walk 24
Greenane Loop Walk 25
Ramp Boreen Walk, Tallow 33 26
Fenor Bog Walk 34 27
Glenshelane Woods Walks 35
Blue 28
Green 29
Red 30
Melleray Walk 31
Lismore Walks 37
Lady Louisa’s Walk 32
Round Hill Loop Walk 33
The Towers Walk, Ballysaggartmore 34
Villierstown and Dromana Woods Walks 39
The Sailors Rock Walk 35
Dromana Wells Walk 36
Anne Valley Walk 41 37
URBAN TRAILS 43
Waterford City 45
St. John’s River Walk 38
Waterford Nature Park Walks 39
General Information 47
Leave No Trace 48
Acknowledgements 49
COASTAL TRAILS
ARDMORE CLIFF WALK 1 p3
Dún Garbhán
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R673
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P Cuan Airde Móire
Aird Mhór
Fearann Ardmore Ardmore Bay
Ghearóid
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St. Declan’s Well
Ceann Airde Móire
Ardmore Ardmore Head
Cathedral
Ardmore
Round Tower
Coastguard
Station
Ard Ó Séasta
Ardocheasty
An Díseart
Watchtower
Dysert Wreck of the
Fr. O’Donnell’s ‘Samson’
Well
Ceann an Ráma
Ram Head
Whale and Dolphin
watching location
Easy 82, X 193 776;
51.951147, -7.721657
4km Ardmore
Loop Trekking shoes, rain gear,
water, mobile phone
1.5hrs On a lead
Cliff top path, laneways,
minor roads www.visitwaterford.com
Sea front, car park
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.
Avoid the cliff walk on windy/foggy days.
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
the picturesque village of Ardmore rection of Cork. After approx. 18km make of the earliest ecclesiastical sites in
is steeped in history, being one of a sharp left onto the R673 (signs for Aird Ireland, dating from the 5th century.
the oldest Christian settlements in Mhór/Ardmore). Once in Ardmore park Within the site is an impressive 29m
Ireland. On your walk watch out at the beach car park and take the middle high 12th century round-tower, an
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.
AN COINIGÉAR / THE CUNNIGAR 2 p4
DESCRIPTION:
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Suite i nGaeltacht na nDéise, siúlóid Dún na Mainistreach
álainne cois cósta atá sa Choinigéar, Abbeyside
nó ‘An Cois’, mar a tugtaí air go háitiúil. i
Is féidir siúl amach ar an gCois trasna 0 metres 400 800
chuan Dhún Garbhán i dtreo Dhún na Dún Garbhán St. Augustine’s Church
Dungarvan
Mainistreach le Cruachán agus Na Co-
maraigh mar chúlbhrat os do chom- € i P Pointe na Coise
Cunnigar Point
hair. Is tearmann é chomh maith d’éan-
bhreathnóirí agus lucht dúlra. Rinn na Saileog
Ringnasilloge
If you are looking for a refreshing and
scenic coastal walk then the Cunnigar
is for you. This iconic feature is clear-
ly visible in Dungarvan Bay when ap-
proaching the town on the N25 from
Cork. The sand spit is a feature of e An Coinigéar (An Chois)
coastal deposition that extends from Cunnigar
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Banc an Tí Ghil
While walking admire the views, par- Whitehouse Bank
ticularly those across the Bay towards
Ballinacourty Lighthouse, Abbeyside
Church and King John’s Castle.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Leave Dungarvan heading west on the Siúlóid an Choinigéir
N25 towards Cork. Turn left on the R674 The Cunnigar Walk
signposted for An Rinn (Ring). Follow the
signs to ‘An Coinigéar’. Baile na Cúirte Thuaidh i
DID YOU KNOW:
Gort na Daibhche Íochtarach
The Cunnigar comes from the Irish word
An Coinigéar, meaning rabbit warren.
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At the Cunnigar’s northern extent you
are a mere 250 metres from Abbeyside
and approximately 400 metres from
‘The Lookout’, Dungarvan.
Moderate Southern end of Cunnigar
6.5km 82, X 274 896
52.05852, -7.60025
Linear An Rinn
2hrs Walking shoes,
wind/rain jacket,
water, mobile phone
Beach & Dunes
www.visitwaterford.com
On a lead
DUNMORE EAST WALKS 3,4 p5
DESCRIPTION: DID YOU KNOW:
Dunmore East Coastal Walk: Dunmore East is one of Dunmore East Coastal walk is situated above many
Waterford’s most picturesque fishing villages and a haven beautiful coves and inlets carved out of conglomerate
for visitors. Whether you are looking for a beach break, red sandstones known locally as pudding stone and
to take part in some adrenalin pumping water based used to build the harbour in the 1820’s.
activities or simply to sample some culinary seafood
delights, then Dunmore East is the place to be. The Dun- Keep an eye out for the kittiwake colony in the harbour
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.
Waterford coast. The first section which takes walkers
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
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
cessible pathways to enjoy in this beautifully maintained 4 to 5hrs | 1.5hr to 2hrs Cove. Please respect
local residents and park
woodland. In 1924, John Charles De La Poer, 7th Marquis Cliff top and grassy paths, responsibly.
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
more East, and so it remains today. Dunmore East Woods accompanied by an
Dunmore East Harbour Car Pk adult. Do not walk along
is particularly popular with families and those looking for this coastal walk on
a relaxing stroll in wonderful sylvan surroundings. 76, X 689 996 windy or foggy days.
52.14519, -6.99309
HOW TO GET THERE: Dunmore East
Follow the signs for Dunmore East and Passage East
through Waterford City onto the Dunmore Rd/R683. Hiking boots/ walking shoes,
wind/rain gear, water, snacks,
Keep right at the fork in the road at the petrol station mobile phone
onto the R684. On entering Dunmore East follow the
main road (R684/Dock Road) past the left for The Strand On a lead
and after a further 1.25kms take a left towards the harbour
followed by an immediate right towards the trailhead www.visitwaterford.com
where there is ample car parking.
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Cove Trail Dunmore East Woods Walk
i Rathmoylan
Coilleach Thiar Dunmore East
Br. Coastal Walk
Coxtown West An Bhinn Rua
Baile Mhac Carbally
Earthwork Red Head
Dháith Community
Centre
Ballymacaw
Standing Ráth Mhaoláin
Stones Port Ailigh
Rathmoylan
Portally
Ceann Phort Ailigh
Portally Head
Promontory Fort
Ceann Muice
Swines Head
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 km
TRAMORE WALKS 5,6, 7 p7
DESCRIPTION: HOW TO GET THERE:
Tramore is a beautiful coastal town only 13km south of Tramore is well served with ample car parking for the
Waterford City, where land and sea meet to create an walks highlighted here. Please see map for locations.
impressive 5km sandy beach ideal for walking, swim-
ming, surfing, kite surfing or simply enjoying a coffee DID YOU KNOW:
with a sea view. Tramore has a complete range of facil- Coastal views towards Brownstown Head and Great
ities for the holiday maker, from top class accommoda- Newtown Head are noteworthy for the pillars which
tion and a great selection of cafés and restaurants, to were constructed in the early part of the 19th century,
leisure activities such as surfing, fishing, horse riding, following the Seahorse disaster, as a navigational aid
golf and an Amusement Park for all ages. Famous for its for mariners. The Metalman stands on top of one of the
5km of golden, sandy beach surrounded by the Atlantic pillars at Great Newtown Head with his right arm out-
Ocean, the panorama of Tramore Bay is truly magnifi- stretched warning ships to keep away from the danger-
cent. It blends natural beauty with a lovely traditional ous rocks. Legend has it that he chants aloud a rhyme on
seaside town feel. stormy nights: “Keep off, good ship, Keep off from me,
for I’m the rock of misery”.
There are numerous walks in the area, three of which
are recommended here: TRAMORE NATURE DUNES WALK DONERAILE WALK
PARK WALK
Dunes Walk: Tramore Dunes are located to the east of
the town of Tramore. To access the Dunes you walk either Easy | Moderate | Easy Tramore Nature Park Car
Parking Area
along the sandy beach, along the sea wall or over the Public car park opposite
saltmarsh behind the sea wall. An invigorating trip around 1km | 5.5km | 5km Majestic Hotel
the dunes is one of the best coastal walks in Waterford. Church Road (option
Loop | Loop | Loop to begin from The Prom)
Doneraile Walk: This Walk provides panoramic views of 76, 92 015,
Tramore Bay, Backstrand and the surrounding coastline. 20mins | 1.5hrs | 1.5hrs 52.16394, -7.13378
It takes you right past Tramore Coastguard Cultural Cen- S 584 015
Gravel Path 76, 52.16317, -7.14736
tre before leaving town and heading onto the Cliff Road Gravel path, shingle path 76, S 578 009
in the direction of Newtown Cove and the Guillamene. and sand 52.15827, -7.15497
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 Green arrows
hectare public park with grassland, scrub and saltmarsh, Slí na Sláinte arrows On a lead
providing habitats for a range of bird and plant species.
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R675
Gleann an Chuain
Copper
Coast Lady Elizabeth’s Cove
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Tramore Bay
Gleann na mBád
P Newtown Cove
Metal Man Tower
An Fear Miotail 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 km
Metal Man TowerWATERFORD ESTUARY WALKS 8,9,10 p9
DESCRIPTION: HOW TO GET THERE:
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
Cheekpoint in east county Waterford, just a 20 minute fork in the road continue straight ahead on the R683 for
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
right here in Ireland’s Ancient East. Delight in the rich past Jack Meades Pub for a further 3kms until you reach
history and heritage of the area, where nature abounds. Faithlegg Church and parking on your left hand side.
DID YOU KNOW: CHEEKPOINT ST. ITA’S WALK, PASSAGE EAST-HURT HILL
Faithlegg was one of the first parishes to be established MARITIME WALK FAITHLEGG WALK
after the Norman conquest of Ireland 1169-1171.
Moderate | Easy | Moderate 4.5km | 2.5km | 9km
Cheekpoint marks the meeting place of the Three Sisters
river network; the Suir, Nore and Barrow which flow to Loop | Loop | Loop 121m | 25m | 150m
the sea creating Waterford Harbour. It is also the meet-
ing place of the provinces of Munster and Leinster and 1hr 15 mins. | 40mins. | 2hrs 30mins.
the counties of Waterford, Kilkenny and Wexford.
Local roads, footpaths, steps, country lanes, and green
The Barrow Bridge, visible from Cheekpoint was once laneways (please be aware of traffic)
Irelands’ longest bridge at 650 metres in length and consists Blue arrows | Red arrows | Green arrows
of 13 fixed spans mounted on twin 2.5 metre diameter
cast iron cylinders filled with concrete. Opposite Faithlegg Church | Opposite Faithlegg Church
Passage East Community Centre
76, S 672 121; 52.25745, -7.01498
76, S 672 121; 52.25745, -7.01498
76, S 702 101; 52.23921, -6.97175
Cheekpoint | Faithlegg | Passage East
Walking shoes/boots, phone, water, wet weather gear
On a lead
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Hotel
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Baile Uí Su
Cheannabháin ir
Baile Hac
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Cill Chuilinn Íochtarach Ballyhack
Ballycanvan Big Pointe Choill na Páirce
Kilcullen Lower
Coill na Páirce Parkswood Pt.
Passage East to
Uachtarach Hurt Hill Walk
Parkswood Upper
Strongbow’s Br.
Cowaheen Br. R68
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Passage East Tower
Ballynabola
Port Láirg 0 km 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
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R683LONG DISTANCE TRAILS AND GREENWAY
EAST MUNSTER WAY 11 p13
DESCRIPTION:
The East Munster Way is a 70km National Way Marked
Moderate
Way, which is located predominantly in Co. Tipperary
but dips in and out of north Co. Waterford on a number 70km (approx 1/3 of entire route in Co. Waterford.)
of occasions with about 1/3 of its route set in the Déise
County. Starting in the Tipperary town of Carrick-on- National Way Marked Walking Route - Linear
Suir, close to the Ormonde Castle the East Munster Way
then takes a route westwards along the wonderful River 3 days
Suir Blueway towards the multiple ‘tidy towns’ awarding
winning village of Kilsheelan. After crossing the Suir in 1375m
Kilsheelan walkers are into Co. Waterford and heading
towards Gurteen Woods. This section is predominantly Forestry tracks, riverside tow paths and quiet local roads
in Coillte Woodlands and walkers are afforded wonder-
ful views of the Suir Valley and northwards to Slievena- Yellow arrow on black background
mon standing at 721 metres.
Carrick-on-Suir and Clogheen, Co. Tipperary.
The route then crosses the River Suir once again into
the town of Clonmel. After Clonmel walkers are back Carey’s Castle, Coillte Woodland and parking area is
an ideal location to sample the East Munster Way in
into Co. Waterford and make their way past the Holy Co. Waterford.
Year Cross, which dominates the landscape here in the
foothills of the Comeragh Mountains. It’s then on to- Carrick-on-Suir:
wards the Glenary Valley and the wonderful woodlands 75, S 404 217; 52.34551, -7.40711
around Carey’s Castle south of Clonmel. After leaving Clogheen:
this wooded area the route then heads to Fourmilewa- 74, S 004 138; 52.276, -7.99413
ter, whence it leaves Waterford for the final time in the
direction of its destination in Clogheen in the shadow of Carey’s Castle:
the Knockmealdowns. 74, S 186 191; 52.32379, -7.72779
Walking/hiking boots, rain/wind gear, water,
DID YOU KNOW: snacks, mobile phone,
Carey’s Castle is believed to have been built at some Not recommended
stage during the 1800s by the Carey family, who were (check local section when planning your trip)
local schoolmasters in the Clonmel area. A number of
architectural styles are evident in the ruined remains, www.sportireland.ie/outdoors
including; Gothic windows, a Celtic round tower, a Nor-
man Keep, and both Romanesque and Gothic arches.
The castle and buildings are located a mere 500 metres
from the parking area and are well worth a visit.Suir Blueway
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Glenpatrick Br.
An Chathair Bhán
Caherbaun Gleann na Mainistreach Long Hill
Glenabbey Glenpatrick Bridge Loop
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Ruiséalaigh 520 i Rathbeag Loop
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River Nier Coumduala Loop
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Baile Mhac Cairbre An Uid
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Creggane Bridge Ballymacarbry i
East Munster Way
continues west to
Clogheen 0 1 2 3 4 km P Coumlara LoopST. DECLANS WAY 12 p15
DESCRIPTION: HOW TO GET THERE:
Saint Declan’s Way is a 115km pilgrim walking route link- See Ardmore Cliff Walk (p3).
ing Cashel in County Tipperary with Ardmore in County
Waterford. It follows the route that Declan took when DID YOU KNOW:
going to Cashel to meet Saint Patrick in the fifth century. How did Declan come to build his monastery at Ardmore?
In turn, it is the way that Pilgrims have taken to visit Saint When Declan was returning from Rome he sailed for the
Declan’s monastery, holy-well and grave in Ardmore for coast of Ireland with his disciples. Rúnán was in charge
the past one and a half thousand years. of Declan’s special bell, but he forgot to put it on the ship.
Inchadrisla Loop
A walk along Saint Declan’s Way brings you through the They all prayed earnestly to God for its recovery, where-
Greenane Loop
Baile Mhic Mhág
Ballymacmague
heart of Ireland’s Ancient East. On your journey you will upon a rock floated by the ship and on it was Declan’s
Tuar an Fhíona
R672
R672and hear incredible stories
encounter many historic places little bell. Declan said to his disciples that he would
Tooraneena
and legends from ancient Ireland. We hope you will build his monastery wherever the rock made landing.
come to appreciate the deep roots that Christianity has That rock can still be seen on the sea-shore at Ardmore.
Béal na Molt
Ballynamult
set down across this land over the centuries, and that Pilgrims seeking a cure for back-ache endeavour to
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your adventure will prompt you to delve deeper and ex- wriggle through the narrow space beneath it.
plore further this fascinating heritage.
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An Teampall Geal
Baile na mBialach
Whitechurch
Ballynameelagh
Keereen Lower
Íochtarach
Cill Riain
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F ini
Cill Molaise
Ceapach Choinn
Kilmolash
St. Declan’s Way
continues north
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to Cashel for
An Eaglais
P i
P i
Sailor’s Rock Walk
Na Liathbhánta
Cappoquin
486 50 kms
Cnoc na nEasc
An Baile Nua
Knocknanask
Móin Uí Bhró
Villierstown
P i
Crow Hill
Lefanta
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Monyvroe
Dromana House
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leann na Faille
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Glenshelane Walks
inn
Knockmeal
Dromana
Abha
Eanaigh
An Cnoc Buí
Drom
Droichead Dhrom
560
Knockboy
Dromana Bridge
Cnoc na Faille
P
Knocknafallia
i
P
Baile Uí Ghiolláin Uachtarach
Cill Bhrí
Móin na bhFeithidí
i
P
Motte & Bailey Kilbree
Camphire Bridge
Eanaigh
Dromana Wells Walk
Cnoc Mheilearaí
Caimthíreach
668
Knocknagnauv
Monafehadee
Droichead
Lady Louisa’s Walk
Mt. Melleray
Monastery
Round Hill Walk
Baile Uí Ghiolláin
Ballygalane Upper
655
Round Hill
Deighric
Dyrick
Ballygalane
N72
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Walking Trail
Knockanore Monagally East
Leaca na Gréine
Lackenagreany
65km Co. Waterford.
within Co. Waterford.
National Way Marked
115km (total); Approx
Predominantly moderate
An Carn Beag An Luice Bheag
Carronbeg Lickybeg
River Blackwater
Baile Uí Chorráin 5
Clais Mhór Ballycurrane N2
Clashmore Ballycurrane Kiely’s Cross
Crossroads Roads
Co. Waterford.
and cliff paths.
An Lui
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6 days (total); 3 days
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/paths, upland tracks,
Ballylangadon
riverside walks, coastal
Licky River Footbridge
Minor roads, forest roads
farmland lanes and paths,
Drom Galláin Thoir
Drumgullane East
Droichead Eochaille Baile an Bhrúsaigh Thoir
Youghal Bridge An Ghráinsigh Ballybrusa East
R671
TRAILS
Grange
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COASTAL
N25 Baile na mBritíneach
Ballynamertinagh
background
and Ardmore
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82, X 192 776;
Baile an Phoill 73 An Currach
Kinsalebeg Curragh
51.95106, -7.72142
Cuan Airde Móire
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Lismore, Cappoquin
An Dubhcharraig Ardmore Harbour
Duffcarrick
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YOUGHAL
Aird Mhór Ceann Airde Móire
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€ P i Béal Abha Ardmore Head
Whiting Bay Ardmore
P i Ceann an Ráma
Inse Uí Fhlaithbartaigh Ram Head
N25 Cuan Eochaille Caliso Bay
Youghal Harbour € Ardmore Cliff Walk N
water, mobile phone
Walking shoes/boots,
www.stdeclansway.ie
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 km
p16
wind/rain gear, snacks/WATERFORD GREENWAY 13 p17
DESCRIPTION: DID YOU KNOW:
The old railway line from Waterford City to Dungarvan The Waterford, Dungarvan and Lismore Railway Line opened
is a spectacular 46km off-road cycling and walking trail in 1878, closed to passengers in 1967 only to re-open for
which travels through time and nature across eleven freight again from 1970 to 1983, between Waterford and
bridges, three impressive viaducts and a long atmo- Dungarvan.
spheric tunnel all the way from the River Suir to Dun-
garvan Bay. Along this route in Ireland’s Ancient East is At Ballyvoyle you will find two engineering marvels.
Slé me
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the site of a 9th century Viking settlement; the world Ballyvoyle Viaduct which Cluain
wasFhia
constructed in 1878,
renowned ornamental gardens at Mount Congreve; ibh rag blown up in 1922 duringClonea
the Civil War and rebuilt in 1924
Waterford & Suir Valley narrow gauge heritage railway; te h M and a 400 metre long brick lined tunnel.
former woollen mills and railway stations; and beautiful an ou
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HOW TO GET THERE:
Waterford Greenway runs between Waterford City and
Dungarvan. It starts at Grattan Quay in Waterford City
Centre, less than 100 metres from Rice Bridge.
MahonThe
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head in Dungarvan can be found at Walton Park, Abbeyside Kilmacthomas
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€ i P Coill Mhic Thomáisín
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Carrchlós Rian Glas na nDéise
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DÚN GARBHÁN Cuan Chluain Aodha 2 Siúlóid Abhann Choill Mhic Thomáisín
Kilmacthomas River Walk
DUNGARVAN Clonea Bay
Cluain Aodha
1 Clonea 3 Sráidbhaile Chill Mhíodáin – Rian Glas na nD
Kilmeadan Village - Greenway Path
Corrkcaigh
€ i P 0 1 2 3 4 km An Cósta Copair - Geopháirc Dhomhanda UN
Co
Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geoparkp18
Kilmacthomas Workshouse was built in 1850 for the Woodstown Viking site is a designated national monument
Poor Law Union. The buildings included a chapel, fever approx 8kms west of Waterford City Centre along the
hospital and mortuary. Greenway. Evidence suggests this site predates Water-
ford City as a Viking settlement.
5
M9 to Kilkenny/Dublin N2 N25 to New Ross
N24 R8 /Rosslare
P 61
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10
Waterford
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Bunmahon Tramore Bay
Cuan Dhún na
Cuan Bhun Machan mBreatan
Bunmahon Bay Dunabrattin Bay
Multi-Access walking Gratton Quay; Grattan Quay, Waterford
and cycling route 373 metres 76, S 600 128 and Walton Park,
52.26454, -7.1205 Dungarvan. 10 other
46km Waterford City, Davitts Quay/Walton Park; locations along Greenway
Linear Kilmacthomas, 82, X 262 933
Dungarvan 52.09293, -7.62224 Walking shoes/boots,
On a lead wind/rain gear, snacks/
Sealed surfaces, water, mobile phone
Déise tarmac or similar, Green directional
Cycle 4hrs/Walk 9hrs gentle gradients signs www.visitwaterfordgreenway.com
NESCOMOUNTAIN WALKS
NIRE VALLEY WALKS 14,15,16,17 p21
DESCRIPTION: DID YOU KNOW:
The Comeragh Mountains, which means place of the Before 1862 there was no parish church in the Nire and
hollows or ‘Coums’, form part of the North Munster this necessitated bringing the dead across The Gap-
fault line along with the Galtees, Knockmealdowns and ‘Bóthar na Sochraide’ for burial in Rathgormack. Though
Slievenamon. All of these armorican fold mountains run the Nire Church was completed in 1862, it would be
East/West. The area known as the Nire, lies on the west- 1926 before the graveyard was used to any extent.
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
and has been used through the centuries. The road the wind blows from the south west, the water is blown
through The Gap linking the Nire Valley to Rathgormack back over the waterfall, and from a distance it looks like
is called Bóithrín na Sochraide (The Funeral Road). smoke rising.
On the Coumduala Loop, as you walk along the ridge Not every coum has a lake. Coumlara is one of the
to your right (south east) you should be able to pick out Comeragh’s best examples of a dry Coum – a hollow
Tramore Bay, Hook Head, TF Meagher cable-stayed with no lake. Coumlara itself means, “hollow where the
bridge, Kilcash, Slievenamon, Mt. Leinster and the Black- river forks”, as ‘Lara’ or ‘Ladhar’ (pronounced ‘lyre’) in
stairs Mountains. While on your left (south west) you Irish, is the piece of ground at the confluence of two rivers.
should see down to the coast near Ardmore.
THE GAP THE SGILLOGES COUMLARA COUMDUALA
HOW TO GET THERE: WALK WALK LOOP WALK LOOP WALK
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,
Strenuous | Strenuous Knockanaffrin
Monument turn right onto the R672 in the direction of
Clonmel. In the village of Ballymacarbry turn right to- 5.5km Return | 6.5km 75, S 277 128
7km | 7.5km 52.26704, -7.59515
ward Knockaun. Proceed along this road in an easterly
direction for about 4km until you come to a bridge. At Linear | Linear Ballymacarbry
Loop | Loop
this point take the right fork before you cross the bridge
and continue on for about a further 4km, past the Nire 2hrs / 2 to 2.5hrs Trekking shoes/hiking
3 to 4 hrs / 3.5 to 4.5hrs boots, rain gear, water,
Church and Hanora’s Cottage until you come to a car snacks, mobile phone
park (52.267° N 7.595° W) on your left hand side. 230m / 320m
290m / 415m No
From Clonmel take the R665 in the direction of Ardfinnan. 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
Then follow directions as above. Blue arrows
Red arrows
Purple arrowsp22
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468
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Boolas Loop
Cnocán an Aifrinn
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Gap Walk Carrigeen
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750
Sgilloge Loughs
An Chorr Dhubh 751
Curraghduff
Sléibhte an Chomaraigh
Comeragh Mountains
730Anne
N24 TIOBRAID
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Ardmore Bay
EOCHAILL 12
YOUGHAL Aird Mhór 1
Ardmore
Mainistir na Corann Maigh Dhíle
Midleton Mogeely Gort an Rú
Gortaroo
Baile na Martra
Castlemartyr
Cill Chríodáin
KilcredanÁRANN M9
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New Ross
CILL CHAINNIGH
KILKENNY
Carraig na Siúire 11 Muileann an Bhata
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Fionnúir Dún Mór
N25 13 Fenor
Baile Mhac Dháith
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Bunmahon
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Cuan Dhún na Tramore Bay
Cop mBreatan
Cuan Bhun Machan
Cuan Bhaile Bunmahon Bay Dunabrattin Bay
Uí Dhubháin
Cuan Chluain Ballydowane Bay
Aodha
Clonea Bay
2
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Atlantic Ocean
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Atlantic Ocean
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0 2.5 5 7.5 10 km
FROM SEA TO MOUNTAINSRATHGORMACK WALKS 18,19,20,21 p25
DESCRIPTION: DID YOU KNOW:
Rathgormack Walks are a series of way marked road, The Boolas Loop Walk links two of the most spectacu-
woodland and mountain walks in this wonderfully scenic lar glacial features in the Comeraghs. At 1km in length,
part of north Co. Waterford. The village of Rathgormack Coum Iarthar is the longest coum and houses the high-
can act as your base for all of your walks in this area. est lake in the mountains and is known locally as the
It is possible to visit 4 of the Comeraghs 13 impressive Boolas. The Gap, which is the highest mountain pass in
coums all within 7kms of the village of Rathgormack County Waterford has linked Rathgormack and the Nire
itself including Lough Mohra, Coumduala, The Boolas Valley for centuries.
and Crotty’s Lake.
Hollywood legend, Stanley Kubrick filmed some of the
For those who relish somewhat of a mountain challenge outdoor scenes for the 1976 Academy Award-winning
then the trails which start in the parking area in the film, Barry Lyndon (starring Ryan O’Neal and Leonard
townland of Curraheen are for you. The Boolas Loop, a Rossiter) in the area around Carrigsheenagowna which
Fáilte Ireland National Looped Walk, is the ‘big one’ here is adjacent to the Lough Mohra, Rathbeag and Glenpat-
at over 9kms in length, over testing mountain terrain. rick Bridge Loops.
For those looking for a mix of woodland and mountain
terrain then you can start your walk from Glenpatrick The local community have developed a series of on
Wood parking area or Glenpatrick Bridge Picnic Area. road looped walks around the village of Rathgormack
Breathtaking views of the Comeraghs and surrounding and these are worth checking out on a visit to the area.
countryside are guaranteed.
GLENPATRICK LOUGH MOHRA RATH BEAG BOOLAS
HOW TO GET THERE: BRIDGE LOOP LOOP LOOP LOOP WALK
Curraheen Trailhead: From Rathgormack follow the Moderate | Moderate Glenpatrick Bridge
Easy | Strenuous Picnic Area
R678 in the direction of Clonmel for 3km. Turn left at Glenpatrick Woods
Clondonnell Cross. Parking further 3kms. 8km | 7km | 3.5km | 9km Glenpatrick Woods
Curraheen Trailhead
Glenpatrick Woods Trailhead: From Rathgormack fol- Loop | Loop | Loop | Loop 75, S 289 194
low the R678 in the direction of Clonmel. After 6km the 52.32598, -7.577
road turns right at a 4-roadway junction – turn left onto 75, S 285 180
2hrs | 2hrs | 1hr | 3.5hrs 52.3136, -7.58342
a forestry roadway. Travel for 500m to reach the trail- 75, S 285 180
head. 52.3136, -7.58342
160m | 220m | 100m | 440m
75, S 306 154
Glenpatrick Bridge Picnic Area: From Rathgormack 52.28995, -7.55147
Green arrows | Red arrows
follow the R678 in the direction of Clonmel. After a Blue arrows | Purple arrows Hiking boots/Walking
5km straight stretch, the road swings left and reaches a shoes, wet weather
Not permitted on gear, water, phone
downhill roadway on your right. Turn right and travel for mountain walks
Parking 500m on your right. www.rathgormack.ie
Forestry roads, green
tracks and laneways
open mountainN
An Chúil Íseal
Coolishal
Harney’s Cross Rd.
Rathgormack
Ráth Ó gCormaic
An Curraichín Glenpatrick Bridge
Curraheen Clu Loop
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‘The Knocksheegowna
Boolas’ 678
537 N
Carraig na nGabhar Coum larthar 674
Loughs
Carrignagower
Loch na Ceathrún 462
0 0.5 1.0 km 767 0 kms 0.5 1.0 Lough MohraRIVER MAHON WALKS 22,23 p27
DESCRIPTION: HOW TO GET THERE:
Crough Wood Walk: The Crough Wood Walk (5.4km- Both trailheads are a short drive from Mahon Bridge, which is
return; linear; moderate; 1.5 to 2 hours) runs along the within easy reach of the N25 from the village of Lemybrien.
River Mahon through deciduous woodland, open pasture
and conifer forest between the road to Mahon Falls and DID YOU KNOW:
Mahon Bridge. The woods are an important habitat for Mahon Falls is overlooked by Knockaunapeebra (726m)
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
tion of the trail provides panoramic views of Coum the mountain here from the piper of Kilclooney who lost
Mahon and Knockaunapeebra to the North. There is his way and died.
great diversity of trees such as Ash, Holly and Rowan
- particularly attractive in Autumn with their colourful Remnants of industrial heritage: The River Mahon once
red berries. The flow of the River Mahon varies with powered five mills along its course including the 19th
the seasons and can be torrential after periods of high century corn mill at Furraleigh of which a tunnel and
rainfall providing a dramatic soundscape along the trail. chimney remain.
Mahon Falls Walk: Coum Mahon is one of many coums Check out the Magic Road phenomenon after you cross
or corries in the Comeragh Mountains resulting from the the cattle grid as you approach Mahon Falls.
Munsterian Ice Age glaciations some 100,000 years ago.
Great masses of ice, or glaciers hollowed out the rock as
CROUGH WOOD MAHON FALLS
they moved southwards over the Irish landscape. Coum WALK WALK
Mahon is the Hollow of the River Mahon and the 300m
cascade forms the Mahon Falls. Crough Wood entrance
Moderate | Easy Mahon Falls Car Park
The damp habitat around the boulders and Falls favours 5.4k return 75, S 338 064,
plants such as Wilson’s Filmy-fern and Fir Clubmoss. Great 2.5km return 52.20928, -7.50534
Wood-rush also occurs in the area. The wider landscape 75, S 314 080,
Linear | Linear 52.22379, -7.54121
includes moorland, crags and conifer forests, which
provide habitat for birds that nest in uplands and forage 1.5hrs | 40mins Kilrossanty
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
Buzzard, Kestrel and Merlin. Mammals sighted in the area Woodland path
Gravel path On a lead
include rabbit and fox, while forest areas provide habitat
for Red Squirrel and the elusive Pine Marten. Red arrows www.visitwaterford.comN Cnocán an Phíopaire
Knockaunapeebra
Faill an Phríosúin
Waterfall Foilanprisoon
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Easanna na Machan
Mahon Falls
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Carraig
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COLLIGAN WOOD WALKS 24,25 p31
DESCRIPTION: DID YOU KNOW:
Colligan wood lies in a beautiful scenic valley through The town land of Colligan, An Coilligeán means hazel
which the River Colligan flows and enters the sea at abounding place.
Dungarvan Bay. There are steep wooded glens on each
side of the river. Spoilt for choice, the visitor has the option The Colligan River is a salmon spawning river with sea
to picnic, jog or amble the way marked walks that are trout also to be seen.
on offer. Colligan is a beautiful mixed woodland with a
number of lovely viewing points of the surrounding area Because of the many clearings and deciduous trees, an
including Dungarvan Harbour and Helvick Head in the excellent selection of woodland flora is present such as
distance. wood sorrel, wood rush, heather, blueberry and bilberry.
There are numerous forest tracks and paths along the GREENANE INCHADRISLA
riverside and through the mixed woodland of conifers LOOP LOOP
and broad leaves. Two of these walks are marked trails
with river, woodland and wonderful views as the back- Moderate | Easy Colligan Wood car park
drop to your walk or jog. Many trees around the picnic
site and along the walks have been labeled for easy iden- 6km | 3.5km
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larch, Sitka spruce, oak, ash, beech, maple and birch Loop | Loop Dungarvan
are the main tree species here. See how many you can
recognise! 1hr 40mins | 1hr 15mins Trekking shoes, rain gear,
water, mobile phone
HOW TO GET THERE: 100m | 80m On a lead
Colligan Wood is approximately 7km from Dungarvan.
Take the R672/N72 towards Clonmel/Lismore. At Master Woodland tracks, paths
and forestry roads www.coillte.ie
McGrath Monument turn right on the R672 in the direc-
tion of Clonmel. After 1km turn right towards Colligan. Purple arrows
The trailhead and parking is on your left after a further 1 km. Green arrows
From Lismore: Take the N72 towards Dungarvan. Turn
left at Master McGrath monument onto R672 in direction
of Clonmel. Then follow instruction above.
From Clonmel/Ballymacarbry: Take the R672 towards
Dungarvan. Turn left at junction with L5103 in direction of
Colligan. The trailhead and parking is on your left after 1 km.p32
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iverRAMP BOREEN WALK, TALLOW 26 p33
DESCRIPTION: DID YOU KNOW:
For walkers looking for a leisurely ramble in rural west The River Bride is famous for its excellent stocks of brown
Waterford then this is the walk for you. The Ramp Boreen trout and coarse fish of bream, eel and roach.
walk is a well maintained community walk in Tallow,
which is probably better known for its annual horse fair Lisfinney Castle, the ruins of which can be seen from the
(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 Walter Raleigh
it is suitable for almost all levels of fitness. Walkers can as was the town, for his part in crushing the second Des-
enjoy views of the River Bride and the ruins of the nearby mond Rebellion.
Lisfinney Castle before returning to the streets of Tallow itself.
Lisfinney was sold by Raleigh to Sir Richard Boyle of Lismore
HOW TO GET THERE: Castle who commenced Iron Smelting in Tallow - hence the
From Lismore, take the N72 to Tallow. The walk commences Irish name Tulach an Iarainn (Hill of Iron). This industry con-
at Tallow creamery on the right as you approach the town. tinued until all the surrounding forests were consumed for
charcoal.
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7FENOR BOG WALK 27 p34
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.
For families, no visit to Fenor would
be complete without a trip to the
simply wonderful Fenor Play Park
just across the road-one of Water-
ford’s best playgrounds!
HOW TO GET THERE:
Fenor village is located at the eastern
extent of the Copper Coast UNESCO An Lochán
Global Geopark. It is about 5kms Theas
west of Tramore along the R675.
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It has been described as one of the
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rain gear
15mins On a lead
Boardwalk www.visitwaterford.com
Church car parkGLENSHELANE WOODS WALKS 28,29,30,31 p35
DESCRIPTION: DID YOU KNOW:
Glenshelane Wood straddles two river glens, one a long Gleann Siothláin – the Glen of the Fairies, was owned by the
glen through which the Glenshelane River flows, the Keane family of Cappoquin – Molly Keane, a well known
other follows a section of where the Monavugga and novelist lived nearby in Bellville House.
Glenfalla Rivers converge a short distance upstream. All
are tributaries of the mighty Blackwater. There is an ex- Glenshelane is now a Coillte managed forest; tree species to
tensive network of gently graded forest roads and trails. be seen on this site include Douglas fir, Sitka spruce, Norway
Walkers can expect to enjoy beautiful riverside walks spruce, Japanese larch, Lodge pole pine, Silver fir, Scots pine,
through magnificent woodlands of conifers and broad- Western Red cedar, Lawson cypress and broad leaves such
leaves. All walks run beside the rivers and are serviced by as Spanish chestnut, beech, oak, ash, poplar, sycamore, birch
five timber footbridges and one underpass under Lyre and alder.
Bridge that is worth exploring.
The Glenshelane River is an important salmon nursery stream
Birds such as dippers, herons and the grey wagtail frequent for the River Blackwater; salmon can be seen fighting their
Glenshelane. Pine marten have also been spotted in the way upstream to their spawning area north of the car park.
area.
BLUE GREEN RED GROTTO
HOW TO GET THERE: WALK WALK WALK WALK
From Cappoquin travel the Clogheen / Mellary Road
(R669) for a distance of 1 km until you come to a grotto, Easy | Moderate Glenshelane Woods
veer right and the car park entrance is a short distance Strenuous | Moderate Car Park
after crossing Bealick Bridge.
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45mins | 1hr 15mins Trekking shoes/hiking
3hrs 15mins | 2hrs boots, rain gear, water,
snacks, mobile phone
Forestry roads,
woodland tracks On a lead
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