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A useful way of travelling across the harbour is the scenic Passage East Ferry
Activities you might like to try
Visit the Waterford Greenway for some brilliant walks and cycling
Sea Kayaking with Mick at Sea Paddling adventures on the Copper Coast
Walking tour of the Comeraghs with Muddy Boots Walking tours
River cruise from Waterford city with Captain Andy on his Osprey Viking Cruises
Sailing from Ballyhack in Co Wexford and Dunmore East in Co Waterford, join Walter and Bob on By Hook or by Crooke Boat Tours which offer guided tours of the scenic and historic Waterford Estuary by boat.
Go Seaweed foraging with our good friend Marie Power aka the Sea Gardner
Experience birds of prey up close and personal with Hawkeye Falconry
For other walking options in the county click here
Or perhaps take a trip along our beautiful coastal drive from Tramore to Dungarvan and call to the Copper Coast visitor centre
Check out Ballyhack Castle, Duncannon Fort or the historic Hook Tower
Don’t miss an opportunity to visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross, and whilst there take a walking tour with the wonderful, and highly recommended, Myles Courtney of New Ross Street Focus.
Check out Brendan Simpson’s page on promoting a local heritage fishery
One of our popular heritage walks. Photo ©John O’Sullivan |
Pubs for food and entertainment
Some great pub grub and regular entertainment at Jack Meades Pub
Enjoy some local craic at Cheekpoints oldest pub the Suir Inn
the Saratoga bar in Woodstown or Byrnes in Ballyhack
Many other bars and food available in Passage and Dunmore East
For any snacks or supplies, Ben Powers Shop at the Cross Roads Cheekpoint.
Heritage ramble from Jack Meades, looking at Agricultural heritage. Photo courtesy of ©John O’Sullivan |
Accommodation
Our friends Berna and Leonard offer a beautiful country retreat via Air BnB in Faithlegg
Samuels Heritage is B&B accommodation on the Dunmore road
For a secluded beach within easy reach of our area and the city why not try Brendan and Jean’s Coach House self catering option
Faithlegg House Hotel provides accommodation ranging from the sumptuous to the self catering
Foxmount country Farmhouse accommodation
Dunbrody House Hotel via Passage East Car Ferry
Ben Power offers holiday accommodation above the local shop
For other accommodation options the Bord Failte Website contains many options
Andrew leading a tour from Faithlegg House exploring it’s early Norman history |
If you are coming to Tramore check out Tramore Tourism. For more general information on visiting the area here are sites for Waterford and Dunmore East
Click the links for information on visiting New Ross…Or SW Wexford