Ramp Boreen Walk
Walking Trail · Waterford
Ramp Boreen Walk is a 3 km easy waymarked loop in Waterford, starting near Tallow.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 45 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Tallow Village, near Tallow.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.09872, -8.00623
- Irish Grid reference
- W 99622 94052
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 81
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
Public transport
Local Link bus service is available daily to Tallow from Dungarvan, stopping in Lismore and Cappoquin also. Timetable: https://www.locallinkwaterford.ie/tfi-local-link-waterford-announce-increased-services-on-363-tallow-to-dungarvan-and-667-dungarvan-to-waterford-routes/
About the trail
The Ramp Boreen Walk is a looped community walk in Tallow, ideal for walkers looking for a leisurely ramble in the natural surroundings of rural Waterford. This flat, stone surfaced trail has eye-catching features to keep all of the family entertained. At the trailhead, walkers will note the eye-catching sculpture of a solid wood, two-headed dragon, as well as some carved woodland creatures and a colourful mural, reflecting the natural surroundings. Fairy doors and houses are dotted in the tall trees which border the trail, and continue along the trail in the village. Stunning views of rolling West Waterford countryside are visible throughout the trail. Walkers can enjoy the sights and sounds of the River Bride and the smaller Glenaboy River, along with the accompanying flora and fauna as they embark on Ramp Boreen Walk. Walkers will also spot the ruins of Lisfinny castle on their journey, built in the 16th Century by the Earl of Desmond. The looped trail then brings the walker past shops, cafés and restaurants in the heart of the village of Tallow.
- Waymarking
- White arrow on pink background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Waterford City & County Council
Waterford LEADER Partnership Tel: 058 54646 Email: [email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Glenshelane - Blue Trail 13 km away · 1.9 km trail
- Glenshelane - Green Trail 13 km away · 3.4 km trail
- Glenshelane - Grotto Walk 13 km away · 2.1 km trail
- Mount Melleray Pilgrim Paths - Byrne's Bridge 14 km away · 12.2 km trail
- Mount Melleray Pilgrim Paths - The Cross 14 km away · 1.9 km trail
- Mount Melleray Pilgrim Paths - The Grotto 14 km away · 2.3 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Ramp Boreen Walk?
3 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 0 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 45 minutes.
How hard is the Ramp Boreen Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Ramp Boreen Walk start?
Starts at Tallow Village, near Tallow. The trailhead is at 52.09872, -8.00623 (Irish Grid W 99622 94052).
Can you bring a dog on the Ramp Boreen Walk?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Can you get to the Ramp Boreen Walk without a car?
Local Link bus service is available daily to Tallow from Dungarvan, stopping in Lismore and Cappoquin also. Timetable: https://www.locallinkwaterford.ie/tfi-local-link-waterford-announce-increased-services-on-363-tallow-to-dungarvan-and-667-dungarvan-to-waterford-routes/.
Who manages the Ramp Boreen Walk?
Waterford City & County Council. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Waterford
This trail crosses private land by permission
Annual Closure Notice: Tallow Ramp Boreen Some of the property traversed by the Tallow Ramp Boreen is private property. Access is available by kind permission of all the landowners/holders on the route. Persons entering do so by permission with the consent of the landowner. No matter how often they enter, or in what numbers, they do not do so as of right. As further evidence of the permissive nature of the access, the route will be closed for one day on the third Thursday of December each year in agreement with the landowners. Nothing in this notice shall impact or address any pre-existing public rights of way.
Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.