Outdoor Activities in Waterford
Adventure Centre
Dunmore East Adventure Centre. Tel: +353 51 383783 www.dunmoreadventure.com
Diving
Ardmore Diving. Tel: +353 58 46577 www.ardmorediving.com
Sea Kayaking
Seapaddling.com. Tel: +353 51 393314 www.seapaddling.com
Surfing
Many of the surf clubs offer lessons as well as equipment hire. Most of the clubs offer other activities as well such as Nordic and eco walks and land yachting.
Freedom Surf School & Adventure.Tel: +353 51 386773 www.freedomsurfschool.com
Oceanic Manoeuvres Surf School. Tel: +353 51 390944 www.oceanics.ie
T-Bay Surf & Eco Centre. Tel: +353 51 391297 www.surftbay.com
Tramore Surf School. Tel: +353 51 391011 www.tramoresurfschool.com
Bunmahon Surf School. Tel: +353 87 6398210 www.bunmahonsurfschool.com
Swimming Pools
Kingfisher Leisure Centre. Tel: +353 51 850 300 www.kingfisherclub.com/waterford.html
Waterford Crystal Sports & Leisure. Tel: +353 51 377905 www.wcslc.ie/sports.html
Splashworld. Tel: +353 51 390176 www.splashworld.ie/
Golf
For golfers there is a wide selection of courses and two great offers as a further enticement. The Three Club Golf Pass which costs €150 provides access to Waterford Castle, Faithlegg and Mount Juliet. The Crystal County Golf Circuit gives you four green fees for the price of three from any of the participating golf clubs which includes: Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club, Dungarvan Golf Club, Gold Coast Golf Club, Faithlegg Golf Club, Tramore Golf Club, Waterford Castle Golf Club, Waterford Golf Club, West Waterford Golf Club and Williamstown Golf Club. All courses are 18 holes and their contact details are listed below.
Dungarvan Golf Club. Tel: +353 58 43310 www.dungarvangolfclub.com
Dunmore East Golf Club. Tel: +353 51 383151 www.dunmoreeastgolfclub.ie
Faithlegg Golf Club. Tel: +353 51 382241 www.faithlegg.com
Gold Coast Golf Club. Tel: +353 58 44055 www.goldcoastgolfclub.com
Lismore Golf Club. Tel: +353 58 54026 www.lismoregolf.com
Tramore Golf Club. Tel: +353 51 386170 www.tramoregolfclub.com
Waterford Golf Club. Tel: +353 51 876748 www.waterfordgolfclub.com
Waterford Castle Golf Club. Tel: +353 51 871633 www.waterfordcastle.com
West Waterford Golf Club. Tel: +353 58 43216 www.westwaterfordgolf.com
Williamstown Golf Club. Tel: +353 51 853131 www.waterfordcity.ie/city/golfcourse.htm
Horse Riding
Horse riding and trekking for all levels is available at a number of locations and gives you the opportunity to enjoy a unique view of the new bridge while trekking along the banks of the River Suir or enjoy the tranquillity of the Nire Valley.
Ballinamona Equestrian Centre. Tel: +353 51 874429
Callaghane Riding Centre. Tel: +353 51 382154
Hillview Riding Club. Tel: +353 87 1278859
Killotteran Equitation Centre. Tel: +353 51 384158 http://kec.ie/
Lake Tour Stables. Tel: +353 51 381958 www.laketourstables.ie
Pallas Equestrian Centre. Tel: +353 51 382112 www.pallasequestrianc.om
Stonehaven Equestrian Centre. Tel: +353 51 873816 www.stonehavenec.com
Hurling & Gaelic Football
Hurling and Gaelic Football are the traditional sports in Ireland and Walsh Park (Pairc Breathnach) is the home of Waterford City Gaelic and football hurling teams. If you are interested in seeing a live match in Walsh Park, visit the Waterford GAA for the latest fixtures.
Fishing
With four of Ireland’s principal rivers and the Atlantic Ocean surrounding its rugged coastline, Waterford is an attractive location for fishing enthusiasts of all levels. A useful resource if you are considering fishing in Ireland is the Southern Regional Fisheries Board.
Ardmore Diving. Tel: +353 58 46577 www.ardmorediving.com
Ballyyshunnock (Mixed) Reservoir www.srfb.ie
Clonlav Angling. Tel: +353 52 36141 www.flyfishingireland.com
Deep Sea Charter. Tel: +353 87 636 9164 www.deepseacharterdunmore.com
Dungarvan Charter Boats. Tel: +353 58 41327 www.dungarvancharterboats.com
Dunmore East Angling Charters. Tel: +353 51 383397
Knockaderry Reservoir. www.srfb.ie
Rallying
Rally Connection. Tel: +353 58 47000 www.rallyconnection.com
Paint Balling
Elite Paint Balling. Tel: +353 58 43129 www.elitepaintball.ie
Walking
There are a number of walks in the Comeragh Mountains of varying degrees of difficulties or if you would like to take the difficulty out of planning a walk, there are a number of different companies that offer guided mountain walks. Muddy Boots offers guided walks tailored to individual needs and requests. Mountain Zone provides family friendly camping and mountain adventure. Prices include transport from Waterford City, equipment and meals. For those with a real interest in walking, the annual Nire Valley Walking Festival may be of interest. This a nnual walking festival in the scenic Nire Valley offers a weekend of spectacular walking, great talking and a feast of traditional music, singing and dancing in the Nire Valley.
For more information on walking in Ireland, visit Discover Ireland website or Coillte Outdoors .
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