Trail · County Waterford

Ardmore Cliff Walk

3.9 km1 hrEasyLoop40 m climbDogs on a lead

Notice: Annual Closure Notice: Ardmore Cliff Walk Some of the property traversed by Ardmore Cliff Walk is private property. Access is available by kind permission of all the landowners/holders on the route. Persons entering do so by permission with the consent of the landowner. No matter how often they enter, or in what numbers, they do not do so as of right. As further evidence of the permissive nature of the access, the route will be closed for one day on the third Thursday of December each year in agreement with the landowners. Nothing in this notice shall impact or address any pre-existing public rights of way.

Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

This walk brings you on cliff-top paths, minor roads and laneways past Early Christian St Declan's Well, Ardmore Round Tower (one of the best preserved in Ireland) 12th Century Cathedral and a lookout post with a variety of flora, fauna and birdlife (coastal birds, Rock Pipits, Pheasant, Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon) and some stunning coastal scenery.

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Outdoors in County Waterford this week

Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C

  1. Fri, 9 Oct14° / 8°Medium rain showersGood day outdoors
  2. Sat, 10 Oct13° / 7°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
  3. Sun, 11 Oct14° / 14°Light rainGood day outdoors

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The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.