Waterford Greenway Cycling Trail
Greenway · Waterford
Waterford Greenway Cycling Trail is a 47.8 km easy waymarked linear route in Waterford, starting near Waterford City and Dungarvan.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycling | Easy | Easy | 4 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Grattan Quay in Waterford City, near Waterford City and Dungarvan.
Finishes at Walton Park in Dungarvan.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.26434, -7.12259
- Irish Grid reference
- S 601 128
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheets 82, 75 and 76
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
Train and Bus Eireann bus to/from Waterford City Bus Eireann bus to/from Dungarvan
Before you go
Please keep your dog on a short lead. Clean up after your dog.
- Waymarking
- Waterford Greenway signs white logo and arrow on green background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Waterford City & County Council
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Waterford Greenway Walking Trail 0 m away · 47.8 km trail
- Tory Hill - Frochans Loop 9.9 km away · 3.3 km trail
- Tory Hill - Sliabh Greine Loop 9.9 km away · 3.5 km trail
- Ballyhack to Dunbrody - Duncannon Coastal Walk 12 km away · 3.5 km trail
- Anne Valley Walk 14 km away · 4.4 km trail
- Anne Valley Dolmen Access 14 km away
Common questions
How long is the Waterford Greenway Cycling Trail?
47.8 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 373 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 4 hours.
How hard is the Waterford Greenway Cycling Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Waterford Greenway Cycling Trail start?
Starts at Grattan Quay in Waterford City, near Waterford City and Dungarvan. The trailhead is at 52.26434, -7.12259 (Irish Grid S 601 128).
Can you bring a dog on the Waterford Greenway Cycling Trail?
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 Waterford Greenway Cycling Trail without a car?
Train and Bus Eireann bus to/from Waterford City Bus Eireann bus to/from Dungarvan.
Who manages the Waterford Greenway Cycling Trail?
Waterford City & County Council. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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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.