Trail · County Waterford
Sean Kelly Cycle Route - The Heritage Route
This route brings you through some of the most scenic and historic parts of the county. It includes the delightful village of Villierstown, the wonderful scenery of the Dromana Drive, superb views of the River Blackwater, a Hindu-Gothic gate lodge, Cappoquin, the historic heritage town of Lismore, Camphire Bridge, Knockamore, Glendine and Ardmore with its stunning 12th century Round Tower and Cathedral. It also passes through the county's Gaeltacht or Irish speaking area of an Rinn and Old Parish. Towards the end Helvick Head, just off the route, is well worth a visit.
Outdoors in County Waterford this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 31 Oct — dry by day, light winds, up to 14°C
- Thu, 29 Oct13° / 11°Grey cloud
- Fri, 30 Oct13° / 8°Sun with grey cloud
- Sat, 31 Oct14° / 6°Scattered clouds
- Sun, 1 Nov12° / 6°Sun with grey cloud
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
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The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
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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.