South East Walks

Wanderer78

Hi folks,

Any recommendations for long walks in the south east region? I've completed most of the usual suspects. Anything up to 8/9 hours, i.e. 20/25k. Thanks

Roen

You looking for upland or lowland stuff?

Handy one for starters:

Saleens Carpark to Dunmore. First leg is the most awkward but there is a path nearly all the way. Only bit that you have to come away from the coast is in Ballymacaw, from there though it's great. Fantastic scenery in both directions.

You can easily break it into stages too if you're caught for time.

linny

this is one of the nicest walks in the country especially the last 3 sections from Bagenalstown to St Mullins, cant recommend it enough and maybe if your from Waterford start in St Mullins its only about 40 mins from the Rice bridge...
http://www.irishtrails.ie/trail/barrow-way/2/

Wanderer78

Roen wrote: »

You looking for upland or lowland stuff?

Handy one for starters:

Saleens Carpark to Dunmore. First leg is the most awkward but there is a path nearly all the way. Only bit that you have to come away from the coast is in Ballymacaw, from there though it's great. Fantastic scenery in both directions.

You can easily break it into stages too if you're caught for time.

thank you. forgot about that walk. im open to any sort of walk, whether it be upland or lowland.

linny wrote: »

this is one of the nicest walks in the country especially the last 3 sections from Bagenalstown to St Mullins, cant recommend it enough and maybe if your from Waterford start in St Mullins its only about 40 mins from the Rice bridge...
http://www.irishtrails.ie/trail/barrow-way/2/

thank you. i recently complete the south leinster way. think a section of that is a section of this walk to.

keep them coming folks

thanks

byhookorbycrook

What about some the Wicklow Way- the section from Tinahely to Clonegal wouldn't be too far from you?

Wanderer78

byhookorbycrook wrote: »

What about some the Wicklow Way- the section from Tinahely to Clonegal wouldn't be too far from you?

i probably should change the title of the tread as i would be willing to do this walk but i just want to do as many walks in my own neighbourhood first. i was recently in the wicklow mountains. its simply stunning. thank you

Cabaal

South Leinster way, can do different parts of it or spend a few days and do whole thing. It's about 100km total (i think)

Been planning on doing it for the past year all in one go,

Wanderer78

Cabaal wrote: »

South Leinster way, can do different parts of it or spend a few days and do whole thing. It's about 100km total (i think)

Been planning on doing it for the past year all in one go,

just done it. go for it. simply fantastic. no official camping spots so just be careful of that one. done it in 4 non consecutive days

Siamsa Sessions

There's several up in the Comeraghs, around Crotty's lake and Coumshingaun: http://www.waterfordwebdesign.ie/how-to-get-to-coumshingaun-directions-and-things-to-look-out-for/

Wanderer78

Siamsa Sessions wrote: »

There's several up in the Comeraghs, around Crotty's lake and Coumshingaun: http://www.waterfordwebdesign.ie/how-to-get-to-coumshingaun-directions-and-things-to-look-out-for/

im a regular visitor. was only up there last week but thank you

allthedoyles

Wanderer78

allthedoyles wrote: »

what book is that taken from?

allthedoyles

Wanderer78 wrote: »

what book is that taken from?

Walking in the Blackstairs by Joss Lynam

Cabaal

Wanderer78 wrote: »

just done it. go for it. simply fantastic. no official camping spots so just be careful of that one. done it in 4 non consecutive days

I'm not too worried about camping spots, gona be aiming to do the lot in less then 18hrs.

Just need to rope somebody else I'm to do it with me as dont fancy running it on my own

Any suggestions for a good detailed map of the route?

Wanderer78

Cabaal wrote: »

I'm not too worried about camping spots, gona be aiming to do the lot in less then 18hrs.

Just need to rope somebody else I'm to do it with me as dont fancy running it on my own

Any suggestions for a good detailed map of the route?

jasus theres a challenge. best of luck with that one. not a hope id be able to do it. im wrecked after 25k walks.

most info you require is here:

http://www.irishtrails.ie/trail/South-Leinster-Way/33/

id highly recommend bringing the osi maps mentioned on that site as some of the official marker posts are missing in a couple of spots and the maps will get you out of trouble, even though i got lost in a couple of spots and had to backtrack. a good bit of the route is also by road so be aware of that. not kind on the feet

Wanderer78

has anybody walked the old railway track to tramore? is it passable and is it on much private land?

http://www.activeme.ie/guides/walks/dismantled-railway-tramore-to-waterford/

wellboytoo

Wanderer78 wrote: »

has anybody walked the old railway track to tramore? is it passable and is it on much private land?

http://www.activeme.ie/guides/walks/dismantled-railway-tramore-to-waterford/

Not really possible any more, a lot of it is filled in , most on private land.

Wanderer78

wellboytoo wrote: »

Not really possible any more, a lot of it is filled in , most on private land.

was thinking that. thanks

obezyana

What is a really nice walk is Annestown beach to Dunhill via the Anne valley walk. It is not very long but it is a nice way to spend passing an hour or so on a quiet Sunday evening.

Cabaal

wellboytoo wrote: »

Not really possible any more, a lot of it is filled in , most on private land.

Awful shame that,
Was always interested where the railway line was actually on the way out to Tramore. Pity it can be atleast walked these days,

jb73Dub

Great thread - will be doing lots of walks down this way very soon.

Wanderer78

jb73Dub wrote:

Great thread - will be doing lots of walks down this way very soon.

Hope you enjoy yourself

Harry Palmr

Up and down the by pass and ring road?

Poor Uncle Tom

St. Declan's Way, Ardmore to Cashel in stages.....

http://www.knockmealdownactive.com/active/walks/st-declans-way-walk-ardmore-to-cashel/

Wanderer78

Poor Uncle Tom wrote: »

St. Declan's Way, Ardmore to Cashel in stages.....

http://www.knockmealdownactive.com/active/walks/st-declans-way-walk-ardmore-to-cashel/

thinking about doing this, thank you

Poor Uncle Tom

Wanderer78 wrote: »

thinking about doing this, thank you

You also have The Munster Way

https://www.irishtrails.ie/trail/East-Munster-Way/17/

We're actually spoiled with great walks..........

Wanderer78

Poor Uncle Tom wrote: »

You also have The Munster Way

https://www.irishtrails.ie/trail/East-Munster-Way/17/

We're actually spoiled with great walks..........

ive done it and the south leinster way, lovely walks, well recommended

Poor Uncle Tom

Wanderer78 wrote: »

ive done it and the south leinster way, lovely walks, well recommended

I shouldn't be surprised with a username like that

Squidvicious

wellboytoo wrote: »

Not really possible any more, a lot of it is filled in , most on private land.

However, I would guess that the old Waterford to New Ross railway line might still be walkable? Kilkenny CC have recently been doing a bit of groundwork to possibly turn it into a South Kilkenny Greenway. Wouldn't it be fantastic to have two greenways on our doorstep?

Iwouldinmesack

Squidvicious wrote: »

However, I would guess that the old Waterford to New Ross railway line might still be walkable? Kilkenny CC have recently been doing a bit of groundwork to possibly turn it into a South Kilkenny Greenway. Wouldn't it be fantastic to have two greenways on our doorstep?

They cut the weeds on the tracks etc back in ferrybank about two or more years ago only to leave it overgrow again. No idea what it looks like now.

Squidvicious

Iwouldinmesack wrote: »

They cut the weeds on the tracks etc back in ferrybank about two or more years ago only to leave it overgrow again. No idea what it looks like now.

Well, I hope that they'll do something a bit more long term with it in time. It really would be a bit of a boost to tourism to have Waterford at the start/finish of two greenways.

Wanderer78

Squidvicious wrote:

However, I would guess that the old Waterford to New Ross railway line might still be walkable? Kilkenny CC have recently been doing a bit of groundwork to possibly turn it into a South Kilkenny Greenway. Wouldn't it be fantastic to have two greenways on our doorstep?

Tried to walk it a couple of years ago, it was impassable, ended up walking the roads back to Waterford, some lovely scenery a long the way, it's got potential

Gwildor

Are any of you in walking clubs? How do find them? I love to go out on a long hike on my own, but sometimes I'd kinda miss the company.

EDIT: Would anyone have a good place to find GPX files for walking trails? I have a good archive of UK trails, but finding it difficult to find Irish ones.