The Copper Coast Geopark is a coastal park in County Waterford. Listed as a UNESCO World Geopark since 2004, it offers several kilometers of sumptuous coastline, where wild nature still reigns supreme. Majestic, it stretches from Tramore to Dungarvan, over 25km of bays, cliffs, beaches and rocky peaks. An ideal place to put on your hiking boots and set off on an adventure!
The Copper Coast Geopark is a true paradise for nature lovers! This is where you’ll find a particularly rich fauna and flora! A veritable haven for seabirds, the area feels like a world away, and offers a delightful change of scenery!
Among the activities on offer, you’ll have plenty of time to hike different circuits of varying length and difficulty. Don’t hesitate to ask at the park center for information on the various programs available. It has to be said that there are several trails to choose from:
Levels vary, but all require you to be well equipped (hiking boots, rucksack, water and windbreaker).
In addition to its walking trails, the Copper Coast Geopark also features an open-air museum. You’ll discover the geological mechanisms that led to the coast’s current state. You’ll learn that the area was once made up of volcanoes, deserts and caves that have gradually evolved into a place of great environmental interest!
The tour takes place on foot along the coast, with an audio-guided tour. You can also hire a real guide if you’re traveling in a group.
For families, we also recommend the Gardens and Open Farms. These are traditional farms and botanical gardens, open to the public. The farms will plunge you into the heart of the Irish farming world, with the discovery of livestock and farming methods.
The gardens, meanwhile, are magnificent and offer a tranquil setting for relaxation, where lakes, waterfalls and forests sit side by side with manor houses and sumptuous hedges of trees. Among these gardens, you can discover :
Finally, if you prefer wilder natural spaces, don’t miss Fenor Bog, one of Ireland’s most remarkable peat bogs, stretching for over a kilometer. Preserved, it is protected from any kind of exploitation, allowing a particularly fascinating ecosystem to develop!
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