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Public park and viaduct bridge
Picturesque village of Kilmacthomas
View from top of viaduct bridge
Waterford greenway
Kilmacthomas railway station

Guided Walking Tour in stunning county Waterford Ireland

By StepsBackThruTime walking tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €20 per adult
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  • 3h
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Overview

Discover the idyllic town of Kilmacthomas in County Waterford, Ireland, and its surrounding areas through an exceptional guided walking tour.

Immerse yourself in the town's captivating history, splendid scenery, and genuine Irish culture and hospitality. Experience the diverse facets that make Kilmacthomas an idyllic location for a guided walking tour, engaging all your senses.

Engage with a knowledgeable local storyteller who will share fascinating tales and introduce you to intriguing characters associated with the Kilmacthomas area. Witness the awe-inspiring architectural structures and natural beauty spots that adorn the landscape.

Additionally, indulge in three locations for moments of mindfulness, providing an opportunity to pause, breathe, and fully appreciate your surroundings that come alive in front of your eyes.

Prepare for an unforgettable journey where every stone has a remarkable storey to tell. These are true stories from the heart.

Activity location

  • Kilmacthomas
    • Kilmacthomas, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • StepsBackThruTime walking tours
    • Kilmacthomas, County Waterford, Ireland

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Guided Walking Tour in stunning county Waterford Ireland
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€20.00 x 1 Adult€20.00
Total
Price is €20.00
Until Fri, 22 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal Tour Guide Seanachaí
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOnce the walking tour is over, tourists can purchase food and drinks in the variety of eating and dining venues around Kilmacthomas village.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Kilmacthomas
  • 15m
1. Kilmacthomas Workhouse: Learn about the Kilmacthomas Workhouse, which opened in 1851 to house the poor of the locality during the hard times. Walk the grounds visiting the Poorhouse buildings, isolation house, and mortuary. then walk the path towards the Paupers graveyard.
Kilmacthomas
  • 5m
2. Paupers Gravesite: View the Paupers Mass Grave from a gateway, which is a stark reminder of the difficult living conditions faced by the poor in the workhouse. Flip card viewing of what is there as it is set on privately owned land and no access given, unfortunately.
Kilmacthomas
  • 15m
3. New Bridge: Here you will hear the storey of archaeological digs that dates the area of Kilmacthomas to be 4000 BC which is older than the pyramids of Egypt. A flip card explaining the findings that archaeologists found in this area recently.
Kilmacthomas
  • 15m
Mindfulness Section 1: Here we will stop take a breath and open the senses. A flip card explaining the type of flora and fauna in this area as the tourist will experience on the Waterford greenway walk towards the village railway station.
Kilmacthomas
  • 10m
4. Railway Station & Signal House: Explore the outside of the Kilmacthomas Railway Station and Signal House, which were vital to the local economy during the heyday of the railway network in Ireland.
Kilmacthomas
  • 15m
5. The Village: View the high street of Kilmacthomas and hear the many famous and infamous characters that are connected to the village of Kilmacthomas. Flip cards explaining what the people looked like and how they affected history.
Kilmacthomas Railway Viaduct
  • 5m
6. Flahavan’s Mill: As viewed from on top of the curved viaduct bridge, the tourist will see the site of Flahavan’s Mills, which has been producing high-quality porridge products since the 18th century.
Kilmacthomas Railway Viaduct
  • 10m
7. Curved Viaduct Bridge & Public Park: Admire the Viaduct Bridge from many angles and at the base footings, a magnificent feat of engineering. Walk the grounds of the public park and hear of the historic moments that happened in this location.
Kilmacthomas
  • 10m
8. Woollen Mill: Learn about the history of the Woollen Mill, which was once a major employer to the locals in the area during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Kilmacthomas
  • 5m
Mindfulness Section 2: Here we will stop take a breath and open the senses. Take a walk along the banks of the River Mahon and enjoy the tranquil scenery, explaining with flip cards the many forms of wildlife and nature living there. Sounds of ducks, fish leaping, water flowing, pollinators & plenty of bird song.
Kilmacthomas
  • 10m
Mindfulness Section 3: Here we will stop take a breath and open the senses. A flip card explaining the type of flora and fauna on this country lane leading back onto the Waterford greenway. Views into open pastures full of life and bird song.
Kilmacthomas
  • 15m
Walk back to the last stop along the Waterford greenway which is the coach house. While walking, the group is asked if there are any questions they would like answered about anything experienced on the tour.
Kilmacthomas
  • 5m
10. Coachhouse: View the Coachhouse, hear about the characters connected to the building on the grounds of the workhouse, along with the storey about coffee & how it all began in the 16th century.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kilmacthomas, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEStepsBackThruTime walking tours
    • Kilmacthomas, County Waterford, Ireland

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