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FREE IRELAND’S ANCIENT EAST EXPERIENCES
Waterford Greenway
Business Details Waterford Greenway,Waterford City and County Council, The
Mall,Waterford
GPS Dungarvan –Walton Park 52.092489. -7.616947; Kilmacthomas –
52.201992, -7.406314;Waterford City – 52.264199, -7.119373
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Experience
The old railway line fromWaterford City, Ireland’s oldest city to the market
town of Dungarvan in west Waterford is a spectacular 46km off-road cycling
and walking trail. It travels through time and nature across eleven bridges,
three tall viaducts and a long atmospheric tunnel, all the way from the river
to the sea.
Along this route in Ireland’s Ancient East is a Viking settlement, Norman
castles, medieval ruins, a famine workhouse, old railway stations and a
heritage railway train that still runs along part of the track.
Bike hire operators are in place to supply bikes for Groups. Brochures available
in English. Small fee for guided tours in English only.
Pricing
Self guided Greenway Acess is FREE. Adults €4 per person for guided tours.
Students/OAPs €3 per person.
Tour Operator Rate Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Group bookings Contact As above
Opening Details & Refreshment
Greenway is open 365 days.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach and car parking facilities available. Easy walking flat terrain. There are
no mobility restrictions as wheelchair accessible points along the Greenway.
Comfortable walking shoes or boots and suitable clothing for cycling.
Refreshments on site.
Transport
Bus Éireann
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Waterford City – Dungravan (45 mins drive)
Dungarvan –Waterford City (45 mins drive)
Tramore –Waterford city (15 mins drive)
Experiences Nearby
Waterford and Suir Valley Railway (20 mins drive)
Mount Congreve Gardens (15 mins drive)
Dungravan Castle (45 mins drive)
The Norman Way
Business Details
Office:Wexford County Council, Carricklawn,Wexford Town, Co.Wexford.
GPS Coming from Rosslare Europort, the first NormanWay site is Lady’s
Island (52.20971, -6.38014)
At the other end of the ten sites is Kilmore Quay (52.172692, -6.589436). The
new interpretive experience at St. Mary’s Church in New Ross is wonderful
and marks what will be the end of the trail when completed. (52.396322,
-6.941362)
T +353 (0) 53 9196000
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Business Contact Sonia Hunt & Siobhan O’Neill
Experience
The NormanWay is a heritage and cycling trail that runs along the beautiful
south coast of CountyWexford. Along this Wexford Trail you will discover
authentic medieval sites which will help you to understand the Norman way
of life. All of the sites are free of charge. They range from medieval church
ruins, to historic and picturesque villages to a windmill and more. All of the
sites have a wonderful interpretive panel with bespoke illustration on site,
along with bike racks. Most have NormanWay benches installed at them too.
Take in one or two of these hidden treasures or travel along the NormanWay
to see them all, while enjoying the local food, countryside and hospitality.
Duration – From 90 mins – 2 hrs
Refreshments
As you travel along the NormanWay there are several villages with a range of
shops and charming local pubs and restaurants on hand.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available at some sites. Most of the heritage sites on the
NormanWay are not wheelchair-friendly. (However the largest, St. Mary’s
Church in New Ross, is.)
Public Transport
Bus Éireann & irish Rail –
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Wexford Town
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport – 1 hr 50 mins
Experiences Nearby
The Irish National Heritage Park (25 mins)
The Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience (35 mins)
Hook Lighthouse (40 mins)
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