The Towns and Villages of the Waterford Greenway

Published: Sept. 20, 2020, noon

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Venture south to Ireland's oldest city, Waterford, and take some to time to discover one of the newest attractions in Ireland's Ancient East \\u2013 the wonderful Waterford Greenway trail.The Greenway is a spectacular 46km off-road cycling and walking trail along an old railway line, venturing from the quays of Waterford, a city founded by the Vikings, all the way through an area rich in Irish heritage to the historic port of Dungarvan, a vibrant seaside market town with a pretty quay-side setting.Discover the stories of the past as you stop at attractions along the way and uncover the secrets that they hold \\u2014 from the stunning gardens of Mount Congreve, known as one of the great gardens of the world \\u2014 to Viking settlements, medieval ruins, a Norman castle, deserted railway stations, an Ice Age rock with fascinating mythical powers and a heritage railway train that still runs along part of the track.And all while savouring the breath-taking views as you journey from place to place, from lush green countryside, to spectacular views of the Comeragh Mountains, to the glory of the Copper Coast with its scalloped beaches, coves and rocky headlands.It\\u2019s a journey through time and nature \\u2014 across eleven bridges, three viaducts and through a 400m long tunnel \\u2014 that runs all the way from the river to the sea.

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