Waterford Greenway facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Waterford Greenway |
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Kilmacthomas Viaduct, part of the Waterford Greenway
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| Length | 46km |
| Location | County Waterford, Ireland |
| Use | Hiking, cycling |
| Maintained by | Waterford County Council (operator), CIÉ (owner) |
The Waterford Greenway, also known locally as the Déise Greenway, is a Rail trail in County Waterford, Ireland, used for cycling and hiking. It opened in March 2017, on what was originally the Mallow/Waterford railway line, and forms part of EuroVelo 1 route.
The Waterford Greenway features 11 bridges, three viaducts and a 400-metre tunnel and runs between the city of Waterford, Mount Congreve, Kilmeaden, Kilmacthomas, and Dungarvan, and passes along part of the Copper Coast. At 46 km, it is Ireland's longest greenway. The Waterford and Suir Valley Railway shares the route along the banks of River Suir.
In December 2017, it was announced that over 250,000 had used the new route since it opened in March.
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