Cycling Trails in waterford
Cycling in Waterford is pure joy — with the award-winning Waterford Greenway leading the way. Spanning 46km from the city to Dungarvan, it’s a breathtaking route packed with tunnels, viaducts, sea views, and mountain backdrops. With plenty to explore along the way — from cosy cafés to heritage sites — it’s easy to see why people fall in love with it. And beyond the Greenway, Waterford is full of scenic cycling trails just waiting to be discovered.
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Dungarvan
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Kelly Comeragh Challenge and Legacy Routes
These are challenging routes designed with the experienced cyclist in mind. Taking cyclists due east of Dungarvan, along the Waterford Greenway to Kilmacthomas and then onwards towards Comeragh Mountains, these routes have it all.
Dungarvan
76 km
4-5 hours
The Coastal Route
This breathtaking coastal cycle from Dungarvan to Passage East offers stunning sea views, historic villages, and scenic stops at coves, cliffs, and nature reserves. Pedal past Stradbally, Bunmahon, Annestown, Tramore, and Dunmore East before finishing in charming Passage East—an unforgettable journey along Waterford’s spectacular Copper Coast.
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KilmacthomasLismoreTramore
4 Day-Slow Travel Itinerary
Whether you have time for a satisfying, sustainable 4-day itinerary for Waterford or even more time for a slower travel itinerary, you’ll leave this beautiful destination refreshed, fascinated by its charm and depth of heritage rather than frazzled and stressed.
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Comeraghs
Coumshingaun Lough and Kilclooney Loop
From the dramatic heights of Coumshingaun Lough - a glacial lake looped by one of Ireland’s most scenic mountain trails - to the gentle woodlands and rolling hills of the Kilclooney Loop near Ballymacarbry, Waterford offers unforgettable walking experiences for every level of adventurer.
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