COLLIGAN WOOD WALKS

Description

Colligan wood lies in a beautiful scenic valley through which the River Colligan flows and enters the sea at Dungarvan Bay. There are steep wooded glens on each side of the river. Spoilt for choice, the visitor has the option to picnic, jog or amble the way marked walks that are on offer.

RAMP BOREEN WALK, TALLOW

Description

For walkers looking for a leisurely ramble in rural west Waterford then this is the walk for you. The Ramp Boreen walk is a well maintained community walk in Tallow, which is probably better known for its annual horse fair (the oldest in Ireland) which takes place at the start of September.

FENOR BOG WALK

Description

The 13 hectare site at Fenor Bog is one of the few community owned nature reserves in Ireland. It is a proposed Natural Heritage Area and is a wonderful location to enjoy a walk-particularly for nature lovers! There is a fantastic array of biodiversity in this very special location.

GLENSHELANE WOODS WALKS

Description

Glenshelane wood straddles two river glens, one a long glen through which the Glenshelane River flows, the other follows a section of where the Monavugga and Glenfalla Rivers converge a short distance upstream. All are tributaries of the mighty Blackwater. There is an extensive network of gently graded forest roads and trails.

LISMORE WALKS

Description

The Heritage Town of Lismore enjoys one of the prettiest positions of any Irish town, overlooking the River Blackwater beneath the Knockmealdown Mountains. There are numerous walks which help bring history and nature to life in this beautiful part of West Waterford.

VILLIERSTOWN AND DROMANA WOOD WALKS

Description

Visitors to this charming West Waterford village will find plenty of activities with boating, kayaking and fishing on the River Blackwater. The area is steeped in history and heritage and there are a number of the nearby country houses which are worth a visit as part of Waterford’s Garden Trail.

ANNE VALLEY WALK

Description

The Anne Valley Walk is a simply wonderful example of amenity developed by local landowners and the community. The walk is fully accessible to those with reduced mobility including buggies, wheelchairs etc. The route winds its way through the scenic Anne Valley wetland and woodland area, connecting Dunhill with the seaside village of Annestown.