About Waterford
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Waterford Hotels & InformationCounty Waterford is located on the southern coast of Ireland and covers some 181,300 hectares, excluding Waterford City. The coastline extends from Passage East and the River Suir in the East of the county to Ardmore in the West and contains some very attractive beaches ranging from more developed resorts such as Tramore and Clonea to secluded coves, sand dunes and rock pools. Waterford City is just 1 hours drive from Rosslare, 2.5 hours from Dublin, 1.5 hours from Cork/Shannon and 4.5 hours from Belfast. Irelandin1 has an extensive selection of Waterford Hotels and B&B aaccommodation in Waterford. The county offers a dazzling coastline, beautiful river valleys and a glorious range of very accessible mountains. Waterford contains parts of the Knockmealdown and Comeragh mountain ranges to the north and the Monavullagh mountains in the centre of the County. The Rivers Blackwater, Suir, Colligan, Dalligan, Lickey and Brickey amongst others provide great fishing and river walks. Waterford city is probably the oldest continuously settled site in Ireland. Recent excavations have revealed evidence of settlement here as early as the 10th century. Archaeological remains show Viking as well as Anglo-Norman influence. Waterford's 11th century walls are the best surviving type outside of Derry. Waterford city now contains a mix of modern shopping centres, craft and design centres, traditional pubs, hotels, B&B accommodation and gourmet restaurants, with lots to see and do, from guided walks around the ancient walls to a visit to the Waterford Crystal Visitors Centre. First established in 1783, Waterford Crystal designs, manufactures and markets an extensive range of glassware, famous throughout the world. Most Waterford Hotels will give you information on visiting the visitor centre. Dungarvan, the administrative capital of the county, is set in a broad, magnificent bay, offering bird watching for the enthusiast and beginner alike. The Dungarvan Museum offers unique insights into local history. Dunmore East is a beautiful unspoilt fishing village,set out around a stone harbour and overlooked by the 19th century Doric lighthouse. It is well known for its fish restaurants. Tramore has a magnificent beach with miles of golden strand, with a funpark beside it, including Splashworld, an indoor water extravaganza for adults and children. Waterford is blessed with a variety of landscape and an environment where every sport can be enjoyed against a backdrop of exciting and wonderful scenery. It is the perfect location for your hotel break in the South East. There are a number of golf courses with unspoiled views and the friendliest environment you could imagine. Faithlegg Hotel and Golf Course is close to Waterford City. Some of the 18-hole courses include:
Angling waters are unpolluted, the beaches are constant winners of the prestigious EU Blue Flag for water quality. Dunmore East Adventure Centre offers water and land based activities, while there are many opportunities to sail, windsurf, canoe, water ski and row. If Horse riding is what you are interested in, there are four stables within easy reach of Waterford City:
Horse Riding in and around the Comeragh Mountains can be enjoyed from:
Horse racing can be enjoyed at Tramore racecourse and at nearby Clonmel Racecourse in Tipperary or Gowran Park, not too far away in Kilkenny. Greyhound racing takes place on Tuesday and Saturday in Waterford. Cycling and Walking are also very popular in this region due to the spectacular scenery and also the weather, which tends to be the best in the country. Waymarked ways are walking routes designed with some exceptions, so that most reasonably fit people can walk them. The Ways are signposted with standard waymarks - the familiar yellow arrow and ?Walking Man? - and stiles and bridges have been erected where necessary. Although it ia possible to follow a walk simply by using the waymarks, it is advisable that walkers take a map guide or guidebook, which gives additional information on natural, historical and archaeological features along the route. Open to the public for the first time in summer 2002 was the Waterford and Suir Valley Heritage Railway (W&SVR). This narrow gauge railway journeys from Kilmeaden Station along the beautiful Suir valley past Mount Congreve Estate towards Waterford City as far as Carriganore. To book Hotels or B&B Accommodation in Waterford use the seacrh box on this page and select Hotels, Guesthouses, B&B or All accommodation. |
