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Waterford Prime Household Pleasant Walks & Actions — Finest Waterford walks


Ardmore Cliff Stroll

Ardmore Cliff stroll is a ravishing family-friendly stroll in Ardmore County Waterford. Younger youngsters adore it. 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 (aside from about 15/20 steps. We carried the buggy up these)
  • We parked @cliffhousehotel (attempt to begin early as there are usually not many automobile areas)
  • Lovely Coastal Views
  • Espresso horsebox close to the tip
  • It has a street strolling section- Care required
  • Walks previous the spherical tower

Go to Goat Island Seaside after Ardmore Cliff Stroll

Goat Island Seaside  It’s close by, such a ravishing hidden gem with little caves. (The street down may 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 seashore

Lismore Citadel and Gardens

Lismore Citadel is so stunning and there may be additionally a playground beside the Carpark. The fort and grounds charges will be seen right here. Our children beloved exploring the gardens and low store treats.

Dromana Gate

Dromana Gate is a ravishing Hindu fashion Gothic Gate Lodge. You may park on both aspect of the bridge however be aware of oncoming site visitors whereas strolling throughout it.

Mahon Falls

That is one in every of our favorite walks, that we do yearly. Lovely quick 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 adore it. We have now walked the entire greenway earlier than we had youngsters. The Greenway is nice for teenagers that love bikes and scooters, even for those who solely do a small part of it. If that is so, we suggest strolling by means of the tunnel part and exploring all of the fairy doorways.

It is a prepare trip, nice for teenagers and really enjoyable. They get somewhat map to tick off all of the various things they see alongside the best way, the prepare stops for a couple of minutes at a fairy village the place you keep on the prepare and hold a watch out for fairies.

  • It value us €25 for 3 of us, youngsters beneath 3 go free
  • 10 km prepare trip
  • Cease to view the fairy village on the best way
  • Carry ear muffs for smaller kids- it is rather loud

Anne Valley Nature and Wildlife Stroll

Anne Valley Wildlife stroll is a ravishing buggy Pleasant Stroll. We suggest bringing your child’s scooters/bikes. (Grownup bikes not allowed) You may park on both aspect of the walk- Dunhill or Annestown Village. There’s additionally a parking mid-way at Dunhill Citadel. You may climb up into the fort 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 may entry the lake from the highest or backside automobile park. We walked up from the underside automobile park.

We beforehand wrote a weblog publish right here on this so you possibly can resolve for your self if it could swimsuit your loved ones. We hiked the Knockmealdowns in 2017 once we solely had one little hiker to hold. Like all mountains climb with care, on the summit, there’s a drop to 1 aspect, so if it’s foggy then flip round. Have the right gear, navigation and so forth with you. There’s additionally a bit of street strolling for those who do the loop. The views are superb 🤩