Trail · County Waterford
Sean Kelly Cycle Route - The Coastal Route
75 km5 hrChallengingLinear839 m climb
This route offers cyclists amazing coastal vistas as it takes the old railway line, passes through the village of Stradbally (gateway to the Copper Coast UNESCO Geo Park and winner of Tidy Towns and Entente Florale competitions), Bunmahon (19th century centre for copper mining), Kilmurrin Cove, Dunabrattin Head and the village of Annestown, Newtown Cove near The Metal Man, the family seaside resort of Tramore with its dunes and Back Strand, the beautiful fishing village of Dunmore East and finally the charming ferry village of Passage East, all offering splendid sea views.
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.
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Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 22 km awayLismore 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 spot · Co. Cork · 22 km awayMillennium Garden of TimeGardenYoughalSituated in Youghal, County Cork, the Millennium Garden of Time is a spectacular place that was developed by the local Tidy Towns Committee. The garden is based on the Chi-Rho page from the Book of Kells and features a number of ponds.