Dungarvan brings together County history, craft production, a market, a harbour and a section of the Waterford Greenway.
County history, brewery and Farmers Market
The Waterford County Museum in Dungarvan preserves and shares the history and cultural heritage of County Waterford. Its scope therefore extends beyond the place name: its subject is the County, while the museum is located in Dungarvan.
Dungarvan Brewery craft-produces its range at its brewery in Dungarvan. For visitors interested in local production, this offers another subject to explore during their stay alongside cultural history.
The Dungarvan Farmers Market takes place on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Square. As market hours may change, check the schedule before your visit. One trader offers Irish farmhouse cheeses, including locally produced Knockalara Cheese, as well as Waterford Feta and Dromana Cheese. The participation of individual traders may change.
Harbour and Greenway
Dungarvan Harbour lies at the mouth of the Colligan River and is a stopping point for local and visiting boaters. Its location at the river mouth and its role for boaters give it a different connection to the water from the Greenway on foot. The harbour and the route therefore appeal to different interests.
The Waterford Greenway is a multi-use trail; its 4 km section from Scartore to Dungarvan is suitable for walks for people of all abilities. This describes the section to Dungarvan, not the total length of the Greenway.
Waterford in the wider travel region
Across the wider destination of Waterford, the Waterford Greenway stretches 46 km from Waterford City to Dungarvan, following the former Great Southern and Western Railway line. This traffic-free multi-use trail is designed for walking and cycling and crosses eleven bridges and three viaducts, as well as passing through a 400 m-long tunnel. The 4 km from Scartore to Dungarvan and the 46 km between Waterford City and Dungarvan describe different route distances: the local walking option and the longer course of the Greenway.
Another regional route in Waterford is the Copper Coast Drive, which runs from Tramore to Dungarvan. In Waterford City, Reginald’s Tower is also located; it is Ireland’s oldest urban building. It houses an exhibition about Waterford’s Viking origins and medieval past. Alongside its routes and landscapes, Waterford thus offers a distinct historical focus in the city. Across the wider destination of Waterford, Mount Congreve Gardens in Kilmeaden, County Waterford, include 70 acres of intensively planted woodland, a four-acre walled garden and 16 kilometres of trails.
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