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County Waterford outdoors
38 trails, 18 bathing waters, 6 forests, 5 parks, gardens and islands, 3 heritage sites in County Waterford — with this week's best day to get out, from Met Éireann's forecast.
This week outdoors
Best day outdoors: Sat, 31 Oct — dry by day, light winds, up to 13°C
Weather warnings could not be checked just now — see met.ie/warnings.
- Wed, 28 Oct14° / 12°Scattered clouds20 km/h WSW · 0.2 mm by day
- Thu, 29 Oct13° / 12°Sun with light cloud30 km/h SSE · 0.2 mm by day
- Fri, 30 Oct13° / 10°Light rain25 km/h SSE · 1.4 mm by day
- Sat, 31 Oct13° / 8°Sun with light cloud10 km/h SSW · 0 mm by day
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
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Trails & walks in County Waterford
Waymarked walks, greenways and long-distance ways that start in or pass through County Waterford, from Sport Ireland's register.
All 38 in County Waterford
- Clonagam Loop4.6 km · 1 hr 30 min
- Colligan Wood - Greenane loop2.8 km · 2 hr
- Colligan Wood - Inchadrisla loop3.4 km · 1 hr 15 min
- Glenpatrick - Glenpatrick Bridge Loop8.3 km · 2 hr 30 min
- Glenshelane - Green Trail3.4 km · 1 hr 15 min
- Glenshelane - Grotto Walk2.1 km · 1 hr 30 min
- Hussian Gap Loop4.5 km · 1 hr 30 min
- Rath Beag Loop3.1 km · 1 hr 15 min
- Sean Kelly Cycle Route - The Railway Loop9.4 km · 1 hr
- Tower Hill Loop3.2 km · 1 hr
- Crough Wood Walk5.4 km · 1 hr 30 min
- Lough Mohra Loop7 km · 2 hr 30 min
- Glenshelane - Blue Trail1.9 km · 45 min
- Sean Kelly Cycle Route - The Heritage Route107.6 km · 6 hr
- Sean Kelly Cycle Route - The Kelly Comeragh Challange166.5 km · 8 hr
- Sean Kelly Cycle Route - The Kelly Legacy106.9 km · 6 hr
- East Munster Way69 km · 3 days
- Sean Kelly Cycle Route - The Coastal Route75 km · 5 hr
- Tipperary Heritage Way59.6 km · 2 days
- EuroVelo 1 Ireland - Atlantic Coast Route2300 km · Very Challenging
- Ardmore Cliff Walk3.9 km · 1 hr
- Boolas Loop9.6 km · 4 hr
- Mount Melleray Pilgrim Paths - Byrne's Bridge12.2 km · 4 hr
- Nire Valley Trails - Coumduala Loop8 km · 4 hr
- Nire Valley Trails - Coumlara Loop6.6 km · 3 hr 30 min
- Ramp Boreen Walk3 km · 45 min
- Waterford Greenway Cycling Trail47.8 km · 4 hr
- Waterford Greenway Walking Trail47.8 km · 9 hr
- Anne Valley Dolmen AccessEasy · Out and Back
- Anne Valley Walk4.4 km · 1 hr
- Mount Melleray Pilgrim Paths - The Grotto2.3 km · 1 hr 30 min
- Mount Melleray Pilgrim Paths - The Source4.6 km · 3 hr
- Nire Valley Trails - Gap Walk6 km · 1 hr 45 min
- Nire Valley Trails - Sgilloges Walk7 km · 1 hr 45 min
- Waterford Estuary Coastal Path – Dunmore East to Ballymacaw7 km · 4 hr 30 min
- Mount Melleray Pilgrim Paths - The Cross1.9 km · 1 hr 15 min
- Mount Melleray Pilgrim Paths - The Well1.5 km · 45 min
- St Declan's Way116.6 km · 6 days
Beaches & bathing waters in County Waterford
Bathing waters the EPA monitors in County Waterford: the latest results, any warning in place, and the facilities.
All 18 in County Waterford
- Bunmahon BeachWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
- Clonea BeachWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
- Tramore BeachWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
- Ardmore BeachWater quality: Good (2025) · Lifeguards in season
- Counsellors' Strand, Dunmore EastWater quality: Good (2025) · Lifeguards in season
- Dunmore Strand, Dunmore EastWater quality: Good (2025) · Lifeguards in season
- Annestown Bun AbhaWheelchair access · Dogs on a lead
- Ballyquin Baile Uí ChuinnWheelchair access · Dogs on a lead
- BallyvooneyWheelchair access · Dogs on a lead
- BoatstrandWheelchair access · Dogs on a lead
- Curragh An CurrachDogs on a lead
- Goat IslandDogs on a lead
- GuillameneDogs on a lead
- KilfarrasseyWheelchair access · Dogs on a lead
- Newtown CoveWheelchair access · Dogs on a lead
- Stradbally An tSráidbhaileDogs on a lead
- Whiting Bay Béal AbhaWheelchair access · Dogs on a lead
- Woodstown Baile na CoilleWheelchair access · No dogs
Forests & woodlands in County Waterford
Coillte forest parks and recreation woods in County Waterford, with the trails inside them and where to park.
All 6 in County Waterford
- Glenshelane3 trails · Parking
- Carey's Castle Caisleán an Charrúnaigh2 trails · Parking
- Colligan Wood Coill Choilligeáin2 trails · Parking
- Dromana Drom Eanaigh2 trails · Parking
- Kilclooney Cill Chluana1 trail · Parking
- Faithlegg FáithlingParking
Parks, gardens & islands in County Waterford
Parks, gardens, islands and more beaches in County Waterford, from Fáilte Ireland's attractions — nature places only.
Nature spotBallyscanlon ForestParkBallyscanlon Forest is located 6.5km west of Tramore on the road to Dungarvan in County Waterford. The site overlooks Ballyscanlon Lake and the Comeragh and Monavillagh from a distant back-drop.
Nature spotLafcadio Hearn Japanese GardensGardenTramoreNestled in the picturesque seaside town of Tramore in County Waterford, the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens are a captivating tribute to Irish writer Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, celebrated as Japan’s most famous Irishman. These beautifully crafted gardens trace the remarkable journey and legacy of Hearn through a series of enchanting, themed landscapes.
Nature spotLismore Castle GardensGardenLismoreBeautiful Lismore Castle is home to seven acres of gardens all set within the historic Lismore Castle walls. From majestic trees to flowering meadows, ornamental displays to fruit and vegetables there is something to delight all visitors.
Nature spotWaterford Garden TrailGardenWaterford CityWaterford Garden Trail features 14 delightful Garden attractions throughout County Waterford. There are a wide variety of gardens open for viewing ranging from the gardens of the great old houses to smaller gardens and garden centres.
Nature spotWaterford Nature ParkParkWaterford CityWaterford Nature Park is an oasis of approximately 150 acres, located near Waterford City, in County Waterford. There are a number of walking trails available, suitable for all levels of fitness.Heritage sites in County Waterford
Monuments to visit and world heritage in County Waterford, from the National Monuments Service and the Heritage Council.