Mountain Walks & Loops

The Comeragh Mountains are hard to beat when it comes to exploring the Waterford landscape. With tons of walking trails and loops, time to take out your map and off you go!

Get your boots onwe’re taking you on through some of the most beautiful mountain trails in Co. Waterford. We may not have the highest summits in Ireland but what we do have is awesome countryside, glacial lakes and spectacular nature trails that loop around mountain peaks that will make your head spin! Below, we share some of our favourite mountain trails – prepare to be impressed!

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Take a walk on the wild side

We love these walks below. Look for the wildlife (and sheep) along the way.

Coumshingaun Lake loop

This 7.2km looped walk is well worth the trek to Ireland’s oldest glacial lake right here in Co. Waterford. Its views from the top are amazing plus the...
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Nire Valley – Sgilloges walk

The Nire Valley is one of those places where you can be at one with nature and the local wildlife. The Sgilloges walk is a moderate walk at just over 7...
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Fauscoum Mountain walk

Fauscoum, a.k.a. Kilclooney Mountain is the highest mountain (792 mts. tall) of the Comeragh Mountains and one to put on your to-do list. It’s known for...
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Cruachan walking trail

This 3-hour walk gives you the chance to really settle in. View Dungarvan town and Helvick Head from the summit – best on a clear day where you can see...
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