Villierstown and Dromana Wood Walks

Dromana Wells Walk is a way marked looped walk that takes the visitor through Dromana Wood. It has a variety of woodland habitats and beautiful views. Deer, fox, red squirrel and badger are in evidence in Dromana wood as well as uncommon bird species such as the Peregrine Falcon, Hobby and Osprey.

The Sailors Rock Walk can be accessed from the village of Villierstown and the quay. It is a looped woodland walk that takes in sections of the species-rich alluvial woodland beside the Blackwater River and a stand of Douglas fir. There are opportunities to view a variety of bird species on the river also. The ‘Sailors Rock’ is a cliff face inside the wood that is said to hold the wishes of many a sailor who passed by it along the River Blackwater. The main trailhead for both walks is the village of Villierstown, however there is some space for parking at Villierstown Quay (Sailors Rock Walk) and at Dromana Woods.

From Lismore/Cappoquin: Follow the N72 in the direction of Dungarvan and take the 1st right after Cappoquin GAA Club onto the L-2017, signposted to Villierstown. After 2kms follow the L-2012 south over Dromana Bridge for a further 5kms before reaching Villierstown.

From Dungarvan: Follow the N72 towards Cappoquin and Lismore for 12kms. Turn left at Junction with R671 in direction of Youghal and Clashmore (follow signs for Dromana Drive). After 5kms turn right onto L-2015 for a further 3.5kms before reaching Villierstown.