walks waterford

Coastal Walk along the picturesque Waterford coastline to include Annestown and Boatstrand....

Looking from our front or back door, or perhaps out of your bedroom window, you will view the rugged Comeragh Mountains which has, tucked into its bosom, 13 corrie lakes including Coumshingaun, the finest corrie lake in Europe....

Nestling in the Comeraghs, the Nire Valley is the ideal base for the walker wishing to explore these solitary and dramatic mountains. The Nire runs eastward from the village of Ballymacarbry and merges into the Comeragh Mountains under the "Gap". This is the Gap through which we recommend the delightful low-level mountain walk from Knockanaffrin to Rathgormack. The name "The Nire Valley" comes from the Gaelic "Gleann na hUidhre" which means the Glen or Valley of the Yellow/Brown stone whi...

St Declan founded Ireland's earliest Christian settlement in Ardmore in 416 A.D. before the arrival of St Patrick. The 12th Century Round Tower, is 29m high and is the best example of an Irish Round Tower. The carvings on the West Gable of the Cathedral are special to Ardmore and depict Biblical scenes, as well as scenes from the early Christianisation of Ardmore. Nearby are St Declan's Grave (Beannachan). Ogham Stones, St. Declan's Stone and St. Declan's Well (Hermitage). The Round Tower...

An autumn festival of splendid guided walks, traditional music, set dancing, etc....

One of the more renowned walks in county Waterford is St Declan's Way an 80km walk from Ardmore to Cashel, and for those who prefer the gentler slopes, heritage trails, country roads and delightful boreen will intrigue even the most discerning walker....

Guided walking tours of historic Dungravan including 12th century King John's Castle. Starting from Dungarvan Tourist Office....

A walking tour of 1 hour duration, including two cathedrals, four national monuments, and a gallery of rogues and rascals, delivered in a witty entertaining style....