Nature spot · County Waterford
Waterford Nature Park
Waterford 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.
The entrance to Waterford Nature Park is located on the Tramore Road at the Kingfisher Club, Waterford City. There is a 2km walkway and a series of other walkways which traverse the park. The trails are a mixture of tarmacadam paths, along with paths mown through the meadows, which allow children to have great interaction with nature. There are a selection of linear and looped walks to choose from.
Stones collected in the park have been used to construct stone walls creating small fields, which were planted with flowers and meadow seeds, and will become home to a variety of insects and butterflies over time. Approximately 20,000 shrubs have been planted in the park. As the Waterford Nature Park develops and nurtures, it will become a significant regional and national attraction.
Outdoors in County Waterford this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct14° / 8°Medium rain showers
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 7°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct14° / 14°Light rain
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 2.7 km awayWaterford 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 spot · 8.9 km awayLafcadio 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 spot · 10 km awayBallyscanlon 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.