Waterford Greenway

buffalo wrote: »

I was told Morrissey's in Kilmacthomas does the best pint of Guinness in the south-east.

Nah, that's Haughtons down near Carrolls Cross, however it's only open a few nights.

magicbastarder wrote: »

Was a little surprised at the elevation gain according to strava - return trip from dungarvan to kilmacthomas (well, to the coach house which is about 1km past) was 530m in a 48km trip.

It's pretty flat the only bit of climbing is out of Dungarvan.

where are the public parking (free) areas in Dungarvan if one wants to do the greenway?

magicbastarder wrote: »

for the car? there are multiple car parks along the greenway itself if you don't want to specifically start from dungarvan, but there seem to be ample parking opportunities around the town.

yes for car - where in Dungarvan specifically?

martyc5674 wrote: »

If you circle the park in dungarven you will pass a free car park, there’s a small bridge at the bottom of the town, go over it and car park on your right, sorry can’t be much more accurate than that.., height barriers tho so you’ll have to remove bikes from the roof before u go in. I did but forgot on the way out... had to take em back off again :mad:!

not so familiar with the town so don't know where you are talking about and don't have a bike - would be renting one

sporina wrote: »

not so familiar with the town so don't know where you are talking about and don't have a bike - would be renting one

I don’t know the town really either hence the non specific directions. It’s a small town though and you’ll find the park or small bridge I mentioned real easy.
Marty.

sporina wrote: »

not so familiar with the town so don't know where you are talking about and don't have a bike - would be renting one

When on the main N25 ring road, at the roundabout for the Park hotel on your right, public free car park on your left - this is also the start (or end) of the Greenway

A welcome to all Boardsies and Waterford Greenway users,

This Saturday and Sunday sees the OldVelos Vintage Classic taking place on the Waterford Greenway. The free expo and Concours d'Elegance will be held at Coach House Coffee in Kilmacthomas from 12-8pm tomorrow and will be open all day on Sunday too. Sunday also sees our 25/50/70mile cycles (you can still register on the day) around the Comeragh's and Curraghmore Estate.

Amongst the bikes on display will be Fausto Coppi's track bike from his 1959 visit to Ireland and well as other classic and beautiful steel vintage handbuilt bikes, tandems and trikes. See www.oldvelos.com

OV_poster_18_v3 by Didawah, on Flickr

marvin80 wrote: »

Apologies if it's been answered already - is it doable on a road bike (tyres are 25s)?
Also, is the Clonmel to Carrick-on-Suir river path doable on a road bike?

A loop Clonmel - Carrick - Waterford - Clonmel using both greenways woud be nice.

Easy question first - 25mm tyres are fine - a little buzzy perhaps but perfectly doable.

Not too sure about the Clonmel/Carrick path. I've never been on on a bike, but if memory serves it's quite narrow. It's a while since I've been on it at all and I think it may have had work done in the past couple of years, so the previous may well be completely wrong! R680 is an ok alternative - it's a nice road scenically but had an absolutely rotten surface a few years ago when I last took it.

I'd avoid the N24 - it's one of the most mind-numbingly boring stretches of road from Carrick to the outskirts of Waterford

As far as a loop is concerned, whatever way you cut it is going to involve a fair bit of road cycling to join the ends. From Carrick, my choices would be R680 to Kilmeaden (it's better on this stretch), and get the greenway there, R677 to Mahon Bridge (turn left there on local road to find the greenway), or R677/R676 to Kilmacthomas (excellent cafe there). Last two options would take you past the bottom of Seskin Hill if you're feeling lively

To get back to Clonmel, you're probably going to do to Dungarvan and take the R672/R671. Again, depending on how energetic you feel you could turn right at Ballymacarbery and go over Powers The Pot down into Clonmel.

You'll be looking at a minimum 120km loop I'd imagine

Here is a profile of the gradient of the route.

marvin80 wrote: »

Apologies if it's been answered already - is it doable on a road bike (tyres are 25s)?
Also, is the Clonmel to Carrick-on-Suir river path doable on a road bike?

A loop Clonmel - Carrick - Waterford - Clonmel using both greenways woud be nice.

Yes, A road bike is fine for the greenway

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

I've cycled the Waterford Greenway on 23c tyres without issue at all. In the main the surface is quite smooth apart from about 10k on the Waterford side

Same I've done it a lot of times on 23's

Optimus Prime wrote: »

Hi Guys, planning on cycling the greenway and just wondering would you be able to do dungarvan to waterford and back again in a day? Im talking at a leisurely pace, im not out cyling the bike every day. Im just trying to get an idea in my head of how long it would take, 4 hours each way taking in sights and that?

Thanks

Certainly do-able in a day. During the summer my family (including a 14 year old who doesn't cycle) did the return trip, stopping in Kilmeaden train station on the trip to Waterford and again in Kilmacthomas on the Dungarvan route.

I wouldn't do the full return trip. With the wind against you on one leg of the journey it will tire you, especially if you aren't used to cycling weekly.

To enjoy it you need to stop off at the various cafes along the way and stop to take in the sights.

There is a blue (or green, can't remember) bus that will take your bike in Dungarvan and drop you back to Waterford. That is what I did in August but it may be seasonal.

Planning on walking the Greenway in one day this summer. Thinking of starting in Waterford and ending in Dungarvan so I can go to Merry’s for a few pints!

Anyway, not overly thrilled at the thoughts of carrying water bottles so just wondering where on the route are there any shops/cafes to purchase water and have a break.

There’ll be at least 3 of us doing this.

When you are in Dungarvan, it's worth checking out the Rebike Greenway Cafe on Sarsfield St.

It's a bike-friendly social enterprise cafe, which supports the bike recycling/rehoming to people in need, that Rebike does.

Always a couple of nice vintage racing bikes on display there.

www.facebook.com/rebikegreenwaycafe

bobbysands81 wrote: »

That’s brilliant, thanks.

Do you have to leave the greenway to visit these places or do you walk passed them as such?

You walk past them

bobbysands81 wrote: »

Thanks.

I’ve walked some of it from the WIT hurling centre passed Mount Congrieve but that would have been right at the opening so there was nothing available then.

Now to see if I can manage the feckin walk.

Mount Congreve you'd have to walk up around the wall into the courtyard - about a 3 minute detour if memory serves. Kilmeadan, there're a cafe in the train station, Kilmac you'll pass the old workhouse just before crossing the N25. You did say you intend walking it, and it's a fair hike from there to Durrow though - I'd personally be wanting to have some water along with me for that.

Most of the answers are here: http://www.visitwaterford.com/things-to-do/stories/WaterfordGreenway.php

Best to hire near the WIT Arena (500m from greenway car park), ring in advance to book the bikes. e-bikes available too, see below for details.

As it is an old railway (steam) the gradients dont exceed 3-4% and the one way (or return ) is easily doable in a day, but YMMV depending on circumstances. Most the hire companies will offer a shuttle bus back to the start point IF (and only for those) you hire from them, not unreasonably.

Greenway Waterford Bike Hire
Address: WIT Arena, Waterford Institute of Technology West Campus, Waterford X91 XD96

Latitude: 52.25196

Longitude: -7.17931

Telephone: 353 (0)86 1292724

Description: Stock a wide range of adult & children's bicycles with free parking, toilets & a café on site. Specialising in school tours & corporate cycling events. A daily shuttle bus to Kilmacthomas or Dungarvan is offered on weekends & school holidays.

Website: www.greenwaywaterfordbikehire.ie

Email: donal@greenwaywaterfordbikehire.ie

homer911 wrote: »

That's the most pleasant direction to cycle in terms of the views and location of amenities

Views?

Going under it

Hi folks,

Hope you don't mind me resurrecting this thread.
Just looking for recommendations of coffee / cake shops on the way as will be doing Dungarvan > Waterford > Dungarvan soon on one day.

Have noted Rebike Greenway Cafe in Dungarvan and the coffee shop in Kilmeaden train station.
Any other gems to look out for?
Anywhere good in WAterford for lunch, and then Dungarvan for dinner?

thanks a million.

whiskeyman wrote: »

Hi folks,

Hope you don't mind me resurrecting this thread.
Just looking for recommendations of coffee / cake shops on the way as will be doing Dungarvan > Waterford > Dungarvan soon on one day.

Have noted Rebike Greenway Cafe in Dungarvan and the coffee shop in Kilmeaden train station.
Any other gems to look out for?
Anywhere good in WAterford for lunch, and then Dungarvan for dinner?

thanks a million.

Rebike has either closed or is closing very shortly.

Meades cafe on the main square is nice.

Merries for bar food or Cookhouse 360 for dinner in Dungarvan.

Coachhouse coffee just after Kilmac is lovely too.

martyc5674 wrote: »

Ive a question aswell on the greenway.


Thinking of doing it with the kids(have done it before with them)


Is there anyone shuttling bikes and peeps back to either end??
So we could park up...cycle so far and then be shuttled back??


Cheers,
Marty

Only if renting their bikes