What we’re about
Walking Waterford & Beyond is a walking group that's all about meeting up with new people, making new friends and enjoying what the great Irish countryside has to offer. We get together to walk, talk, eat and have the craic. Have you ever driven past a signpost or footpath sign and wished you could go and explore it, but weren't confident to take it on? Now is your opportunity to go with Walking Waterford & Beyond. Our walks are a voyage of discovery, of new places, new people, new friendships and enjoying what our famous Irish countryside has to offer.
Walks are usually around 10-12 km in length. A moderate level of fitness is required as they can be tough enough at times. The terrain varies from week to week. We usually do forest trails and river, beech and cliff walks but also do the odd more strenuous climb. Information on each walk and about what clothes and footwear will be needed is on the information page for that walk on Meetups.
We meet at our designated spot and car pool from there to where our walk begins. The driver gets a donation for driving - €3 for local journeys of 12km or less, €5 for journeys greater than 12km taking up to 1hr travel time and €7 for journeys taking more than 1hr. We always go for a bite to eat and a chin wag afterwards. Bring money for lunch.
In accordance with mountaineering Ireland, we run a Leave No Trace policy and No Dogs Allowed (unless they are assistance dogs)
Over 21's only. We are fully registered with Mountaineering Ireland.
IMPORTANT
New members of Walking Waterford & Beyond can attend two taster walks with the group. After this you must decide if you want to register with the group and Mountaineering Ireland. This is for insurance purposes and the cost is €40. The registration year with Mountaineering Ireland is from 1st Nov to 31st Oct. If you do not register then unfortunately you will not be able to attend any more than 2 walks