Waterford Prime Household Pleasant Walks & Actions — Finest Waterford walks


Ardmore Cliff Stroll

Ardmore Cliff stroll is a stupendous family-friendly stroll in Ardmore County Waterford. Younger youngsters find it irresistible. We walked this cliff stroll route with our 3 younger kids. The stroll is steep in locations and has one small part with steps. Harmful sections are fenced off.

  • 4km loop, Buggy Pleasant (apart from about 15/20 steps. We carried the buggy up these)
  • We parked @cliffhousehotel (attempt to begin early as there should not many automobile areas)
  • Stunning Coastal Views
  • Espresso horsebox close to the top
  • It has a street strolling section- Care required
  • Walks previous the spherical tower

Go to Goat Island Seashore after Ardmore Cliff Stroll

Goat Island Seashore  It’s close by, such a stupendous hidden gem with little caves. (The street down could be very lengthy and slender, I used to be glad I wasn’t driving 🙈🤪)

  • Park right here
  • Restricted areas
  • Very tight entry street
  • Superb little hidden gem of a seaside

Lismore Fortress and Gardens

Lismore Fortress is so lovely and there’s additionally a playground beside the Carpark. The fortress and grounds charges may be seen right here. Our children liked exploring the gardens and occasional store treats.

Dromana Gate

Dromana Gate is a stupendous Hindu type Gothic Gate Lodge. You’ll be able to park on both facet of the bridge however be conscious of oncoming visitors whereas strolling throughout it.

Mahon Falls

That is one in every of our favorite walks, that we do yearly. Stunning brief flat stroll to the waterfall which can be buggy Pleasant. Be certain to name in to @crough_coffee earlier than/after for some tasty treats.

  • Park right here to stroll right down to Mahon falls (Free)
  • Come early on the weekend, that is very busy
  • 1.2 km stroll to the bottom of the waterfall
  • Buggy friendly- Gravel path
  • Have a picnic and dip your toes into the water on the finish

Waterford Greenway

The Waterford Greenway is one in every of Waterford’s well-known walks and we find it irresistible. We’ve got walked the entire greenway earlier than we had youngsters. The Greenway is nice for youths that love bikes and scooters, even for those who solely do a small part of it. If so, we advocate strolling by means of the tunnel part and exploring all of the fairy doorways.

It is a practice experience, nice for youths and really enjoyable. They get a little bit map to tick off all of the various things they see alongside the way in which, the practice stops for a couple of minutes at a fairy village the place you keep on the practice and preserve an eye fixed out for fairies.

  • It value us €25 for 3 of us, youngsters underneath 3 go free
  • 10 km practice experience
  • Cease to view the fairy village on the way in which
  • Convey ear muffs for smaller kids- it is vitally loud

Anne Valley Nature and Wildlife Stroll

Anne Valley Wildlife stroll is a stupendous buggy Pleasant Stroll. We advocate bringing your child’s scooters/bikes. (Grownup bikes not allowed) You’ll be able to park on both facet of the walk- Dunhill or Annestown Village. There’s additionally a parking mid-way at Dunhill Fortress. You’ll be able to climb up into the fortress the place you may be greeted with spectacular views.

The Vee Mountain Go- Bay Lough

Bay Lough on the Knockmealdowns. It is a Pretty stroll to the lake. You’ll be able to entry the lake from the highest or backside automobile park. We walked up from the underside automobile park.

We beforehand wrote a weblog put up right here on this so you’ll be able to determine for your self if it might swimsuit your loved ones. We hiked the Knockmealdowns in 2017 after we solely had one little hiker to hold. Like all mountains climb with care, on the summit, there’s a drop to 1 facet, so if it’s foggy then flip round. Have the proper gear, navigation and many others with you. There’s additionally a piece of street strolling for those who do the loop. The views are wonderful 🤩



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