Coastal Route
Waterford, Ireland
Point-to-point trail in Waterford, Ireland. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 46.6 mi (74.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,523 ft (769 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 5 min
- High point
- 279 ft (85 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 9 mi (14.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Stradbally Geological Sundial 9 mi (14.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from start
- Beach: Stage Cove 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Tankardstown (North) Engine House 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Tankardstown 19th Century Copper Mining Geopark 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from start
- Beach: Kilmurrin Cove 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from start
- Beach: Boatstrand Beach 17 mi (27.4 km) from start
- Beach: Newtown Cove 27 mi (43.4 km) from start
- Visitor center: Tramore Tourist Office 28.8 mi (46.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 29.3 mi (47.1 km) from start
- Beach: Ladies Cove 39.3 mi (63.2 km) from start
- Beach: Lawlor's Strand 39.7 mi (63.9 km) from start
- Beach: Raheen Strand 44.7 mi (72 km) from start
- Historic site: Ivory Memorial 46.2 mi (74.4 km) from start
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Questions about Coastal Route
How long is Coastal Route?
Coastal Route is 46.6 mi (74.9 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 5 min. It climbs 2,523 ft (769 m) in total, up to a high point of 279 ft (85 m).
How hard is Coastal Route?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Coastal Route?
Parking at the start, Free. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Coastal Route?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 6.2 mi (10.1 km), 13.6 mi (21.8 km), 39.7 mi (63.8 km).
Is Coastal Route shaded?
Mostly exposed (17% under trees).
What can you do on Coastal Route?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Coastal Route?
Food, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Eurospar, 0 mi (0 km). 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Coastal Route?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Coumduala Loop Waterford · Expert · 9.1 mi (14.7 km)
- Siglloges Loop Waterford · Hard · 5 mi (8.1 km)
- The Gap Walk Waterford · Moderate · 3 mi (4.9 km)
- Coumshingaun Loop Walk Waterford · Hard · 5.1 mi (8.2 km)
- Coumshingaun Lake Walk Waterford · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Coumduala Lough Path Waterford · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap