Waterford Greenway

TheBlaaMan wrote: »

Not all the scenery is great, I agree. But you have to bear in mind that this was a railway line, so was built on mostly a 'shortest distance between two points' type of route and scenery wasnt the No1 priority. That said, the Comeragh's are generally visable to the north unless its raining and they sure are purdy.....:cool:

Fair point. And the mountains are nice. Don't get me wrong I would fully recommend this spin/walk to anyone. Just that if you are going purely for scenery you may be disappointed.

Cycled a small bit of this over the long weekend between Dungarvan and Durrow Tunnel. It's a fantastic amenity that will transform the area. The investment seems a lot higher than the Mayo Greenway which is the other one I've used.

It was massively busy which is to be expected given the novelty of it and the weekend that was in it. I think users just need to be respectful of others and have a bit of patience. A polite "on your right" as I heard in the USA earlier in the summer seems more polite than a bell. Followed by a "thank you".

The "Cyclists Dismount" sign at Durrow Tunnel seemed completely out of place and I automatically disregarded it without thinking why it was there. I agree this could be handled a lot better.

Eponymous wrote: »

Looking at doing Wat-Dun-Wat on Sunday next.  Where's a good place to park and if we're setting off at 8am from the car are we likely to come across many others using it at that time?  Not planning on breaking any land speed records, we're really just out for a very leisurely spin.

When i did it i parked in the WIT Arena. I imagine it will be relatively quiet at 8am but as it is a Sunday it will probably be busy on the way back. Make sure you have a bell.

First time on the Greenway on Sunday. Did Dungarvan to Waterford and back again.
Have to say it was great. It was dull weatherwise so not too busy and in places deserted.
Very impressed with it.

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Likely heading down to do this tomorrow. We're going to drive from Dublin around 6am or so, do the Greenway and then head back up. Looking forward to not having to deal with mental drivers

It would make for a nice day trip from Dublin head down on the train cycle the route and train home.

Cycled the 46k to Dungarvan a few weeks ago and have to say Waterford have a fantastic greenway. It smashes the Newport one easily.

Plenty of amenities along the course of it and no major road crossings. The weather was horrible but it was still dam good fun.

I know it's expensive but a bit more asphalt would be nice.

iwillhtfu wrote: »

It would make for a nice day trip from Dublin head down on the train cycle the route and train home.

Train will cost twice as much though. 30quid fuel will get us down and back and the train is €68 return for 2. I would much rather take the train myself tbh

Although we might be adding a third person so it will men the train is needed. The bikes will be going into the car and we'd never fit the 3 of us and 3 bikes into a Focus :pac:

Eponymous wrote: »

Snap! I thought we were doing it Sunday, but doing it tomorrow. You'll pass us along the way no doubt. Two old fat gits, one in a Giant kit and me in a Boards jersey most likely!

What direction are you doing it? I'll be wearing a trek short sleeve and on a black and white scott. Be sure to say hello

Eponymous wrote: »

Waterford to Dungarvan and back...

I'm on a stealthy black Cannondale, buddy on a Giant somethingorother carbon (hence the kit)

Plans for this have now been moved to Sunday. Buddy is a PT and has been asked to cover classes tomorrow. Going to head down towards Enniskerry instead

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Currently on the greenway. Cycling shoesp are in my living room. Cycling on Look pedals over long distance in air Jordans is reeeeealy comfortable

Ouch :eek: drop into one of the cycle stores in Dungarvan and pick up a set of flat pedals.

If anyone is looking for something longer I recommend cycling the copper coast from Waterford to Dungarvan (approximately 90km) and then back the greenway.

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Completed it along with an extra few kms either end to bring it over 100. What a place, absolutely loved it

Sorry not to see you on the route.

Thoroughly enjoyed it on Saturday. There was a half marathon along the route from Kilmacthomas to Dungarvan, so stopped at the coach house for a quick espresso then set off before the start of the race. On the return leg we stopped at the Citroen Van for another coffee and once the bulk of runners had passed, set off again.

It's really good. Surface was great, views are worth the tedium in places. Felt like I could never stop pedalling though! The uphill portions are so gentle you're not even sure you're climbing and the downhill bits likewise, so you just keep the pedals turning with no coasting.

I'll definitely do it again!

Eponymous wrote: »

Sorry not to see you on the route.

Thoroughly enjoyed it on Saturday. There was a half marathon along the route from Kilmacthomas to Dungarvan, so stopped at the coach house for a quick espresso then set off before the start of the race. On the return leg we stopped at the Citroen Van for another coffee and once the bulk of runners had passed, set off again.

It's really good. Surface was great, views are worth the tedium in places. Felt like I could never stop pedalling though! The uphill portions are so gentle you're not even sure you're climbing and the downhill bits likewise, so you just keep the pedals turning with no coasting.

I'll definitely do it again!

The inclines were torture for me due to the footwear unfortunately. We had to reschedule for Sunday, wind and rain the first 20kms but after that I got sunburned. 4 seasons in one day

Did this with my 7 and 11 year-olds from Dungarvan a few weeks ago, turned back just short of Kilmacthomas.

It was super busy, being during the holidays and although my intention had been to cycle through the tunnel, it was so thick with people walking both ways that I had to ask the kids to dismount. I would say on a quieter day it would be fine to proceed with caution.

One thing they could do with adding is some picnic tables - there's plenty space to do this beside the path in places. We had brought a packed lunch and ended up sitting on some rocks near Durrow.

Oh yeah, had to park at Clonea beach as we have the bikes on a roof rack and the designated car park at that access point has a height restriction barrier.

Trekker09 wrote: »

Did this yesterday from Waterford to Dungarvan and back again.

Very quiet when I started bar a few brave runners and the odd cyclist. Weather was blustery with a few showers but cleared as the day went on.

Enjoyed it immensely and mucho respecto to all involved! I had to keep reminding myself that this amazing facility is nearly on my doorstep (25 minute drive)!! The facilities along the route were perfect, though I did follow it to the very end in Dungarvan and was a bit disappointed that there was nowhere for a coffee next to the tennis club. Saying that, I didn't look too hard and stopped at the Coach House.

From beside the tennis club if you are looking for coffee, the eurospar shop beside it has sit down area for coffee and cake, just past the traffic lights beside bike hire shop is new coffee shop 'cafe bliss' very good only open a month, even the chemist shop beside the tennis club sells take away coffee must be a first for ireland!!! most cyclists will continue on the 100m over the bridge into the square where is plenty for options with most now providing tables outside and racks for bikes...