As you cycle by, the Nire River tumbles down through the valley in the Comeragh Mountains, an unforgettable setting in County Waterford’s sublime countryside.

Dungarvan and The Nire Valley

The Dungarvan and the Nire Valley route will take you up many steep and strenuous roads and occasionally brings you on main routes. Along the way soak up the majestic beauty of the Comeragh Mountains and the alluring setting of Dungarvan bay.

Dungarvan - Ballymacarbry - Knockaun - Rathgormack - Ballyhest - Lemybrien - Dungarvan

• From the Square in Dungarvan head south on the R675 towards O’Connell Street (R672).
• Turn right at O’Connell Street (R672).
• At the Kilrush roundabout go straight through onto the R672 and travel on for about 4km.
• Turn right onto the R672 and travel straight on for about 15km.
• Continue straight on the R671 for a further 4.6km until you reach Ballymacarbry.
• In Ballymacarbry turn right over the small bridge towards the Knockaun.
• Turn left and continue on for about 1.6km.
• Turn right towards the R678 and travel on for about 5.8km.
• Turn right at Harney’s Cross (R678) and travel on for about 12.9km.
• Past Rathgormack you will reach a crossroads at Ballyhest.
• Turn right and travel on for about 15.4km.
• Turn right to join the N25 and travel for about 11.8km until you return back to Dungarvan.

With the heritage and language in the Gaeltacht area and the sublime scenery of the Blackwater Valley, the Dungarvan and West Waterford is a must for any visitor.

Dungarvan and West Waterford

The Dungarvan and West Waterford route takes you along many quite country roads with gentle undulating roads, occasionally joining busier roads. Along the way you can enjoy the stunning views from An Rinn overlooking Dungarvan bay while in Villierstown the wooded trees stand guard along the road leading up to the impressive Gothic style Dromana Bridge built in 1849.

Dungarvan - An Rinn - An Sean Phobal - Ardmore - Clashmore - Aglish - Villierstown - Cappoquin - Dungarvan

• From the Square in Dungarvan, head south on the R675 towards O’Connell Street (R672).
• Turn right at Mitchell Street (R675).
• Turn left at R675.
• At the roundabout take the first exit onto the N25 and travel straight on for about 2km.
• Turn left at the R6874.
• Take a right at the first fork in the road.
• Take a left at the next fork in the road and travel straight on until you reach the village of An Rinn.
• From An Rinn head south towards the R674.
• Turn left at R674.
• From Helvick head, head west on the R674 towards An Rinn.
• Take a sharp left and travel on for bout 2km.
• Take a slight right. And travel on for about 1.6km.
• Turn left towards Mounfoun Estate.
• Continue straight onto Mounfoun Estate until you reach An Sean Phobal.
• From An Sean Phobal continue onto Knockroe Estate and travel on for about 5km.
• Turn left at R673 and travel on for about 2km.
• Turn left to stay on the R673 and travel on until you reach Ardmore.
• From Ardmore head north on Tower hill towards Main Street.
• Take a sharp left at College road (R673) and continue to follow the R673 for about 4.5km.
• Take a slight left at the N25.
• Turn right at R671 and travel on for about 5km until you reach Clashmore.
• From Main Street in Clashmore turn left at the top of the village and travel on for about 4km.
• Continue to travel on until you reach Aglish.
• When you reach Aglish turn left towards Villierstown.
• Travel on for about 6km until you reach Villierstown.
• From Villierstown head northwest
• Travel straight on for about 5km going through Dromana Bridge.
• Turn left upon entering the N72 to head towards the town of Cappoquin. 
• Turn right at Cook Street (N72).
• Turn right at Upper Main Street (R669).
• Turn right at the Melleray road.
• Turn right towards the N72.
• Turn left at the N72 and continue to travel for about 11.3km.
• Turn slightly right at the R672 and continue on for about 3km until you return back to Dungarvan.

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