The Waterford Greenway is a haven for those looking to unwind. Running from Waterford City to Dungarvan, the Greenway offers 46 glorious car-free kilometres to explore. The views throughout are nothing short of spectacular and there are plenty of refreshment stops en route for those looking to make a day of it. It’s a shared use Greenway, which means that people are allowed to cycle, walk and run, you can even bring your dog, as long as he/she is on a lead.

Distance: 46km off road

Best section: Kilmacthomas to Dungarvan

Cycle time: Allow a full day to make the most of it

Elevation: Almost entirely flat route

Tips while you’re in the area…

Break for a pick-me-up at Coach  House Coffee (at the historic Famine Workhouse development in Kilmacthomas). In this impressive old building, you can grab a quick coffee and a tasty treat – or stay for lunch and choose from delicious sandwiches, burgers, salads and more. Well worth a stop!While away a few hours at Waterfords Viking Triangle in the city enjoying free concerts every Friday and Saturday over the summer months.

• Here for the August bank holiday? Be sure to check out the  Waterford Spraoi Festival 
  

  Waterford Greenway Access points:

  • WIT West Campus
  • Killoteran
  • Kilmeadan
  • Workhouse, Kilmacthomas
  • Station
  • Mill, Kilmacthomas
  • McGrath’s Cross
  • Shanacool
  • Scartore
  • Dungarvan