Covering 42 acres, Dunmore East Woods were gifted in 1924 by the 7th Marquis of Waterford for the enjoyment of locals and visitors. Managed by village trustees, the woodland is home to native and newly planted trees across distinct areas like John Michael’s Wood and the Main Wood – ideal for peaceful, leafy strolls.
Woods Walk, Dunmore East
Woods Walk, Dunmore East – Siúlóid Choillte – Dún Mór
Offering a completely different flora experience to that of a coastal village, this forest trail takes you through the Lower Woods, the Upper Woods and the Upper Village of Dunmore East.
Directions
Follow the signs for Dunmore East and Passage through Waterford City onto the Dunmore Rd/R683. Continue to follow the R683 (through approx. three roundabouts). Keep right at the fork in the road at the petrol station (left is for Passage East) onto the R684. Stay on the R684 (approx. 10km). On entering Dunmore East follow the main road (R684/Dock Road) past the left for ‘The Strand’. After the Azzuro restaurant on the right-hand-side of the bend there is ample roadside parking. The trailhead is located in the park on the left-hand-side beside the tennis courts
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Overview
Covering 42 acres, Dunmore East Woods were gifted in 1924 by the 7th Marquis of Waterford for the enjoyment of locals and visitors. Managed by village trustees, the woodland is home to native and newly planted trees across distinct areas like John Michael’s Wood and the Main Wood – ideal for peaceful, leafy strolls.
Dunmore East
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