Anne Valley Walk
Anne Valley Walk
4.5
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irishmaryann
County Kildare, Ireland91 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
A beautiful walk. So much nature, birds singing, trees, insects, flowers , so lovely. Biodiversity all around. Not too strenuous, walking beside the River and a stream. Lovely path to follow. Would highly recommend. Picture postcard stuff. We started at Dunhill. Little carpark there. Coffee available only at weekends though. Toilet available. Congratulations to the community who put this walk in place.
Written 17 May 2023
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wfarwoman
Waterford, Ireland4 contributions
Feb 2016 • Solo
I make the mistake of setting out on this walk with my dog off the leash. Very soon I was accosted by two men on a quad who ordered me to put a lead on my dog or 'Get out'. I was very annoyed by this attitude but agreed to put a lead on my dog when it was pointed out that the wildlife would be affected. This wan't enough for them as they continued to harangue me with questions as to why I didn't think of that at the start. They were rude and arrogant. Their parting shot was that they would be 'watching me'.
I'm not one of those people who tries to please others while they're watching and then as soon as their back is turned, let my dog off the lead again. I’m a grown up. I too am concerned for the 'wildlife' and don’t need to be hounded with a hermeneutic of suspicion. I hadn't progressed very much further when one of the men came back. The path was narrow and the quad was noisy and intrusive. I queried him on this fact. Turned out he and his cohort were volunteering their time to patrol the path. Such altruism is rare these days!
His parting shot was ''I'll be happy as long as you keep that dog on the lead!' Talk about labouring the point! My parting shot was 'And I'll be happy if you keep the noise down and stop intruding on people's peace.' Personally, I think that all quads should be banned from the countryside. They affect everything!
I met another man who wondered what they would be like if they were wearing uniforms. I didn't continue with the walk. I'ts micro managed with these weird bar code things everywhere that are meant to be used with mobile phone app. Great! Now you’ll have the nsa along with you as you peruse ‘nature’. It's actually becoming more and more divorced from nature with the determined efforts made to put little fairy houses everywhere. (For the serially suburban, of course!) I honestly felt that big brother was lurking around every corner and a foot out of place could merit you a self righteous tirade. It used to be beautiful before the takeover. You really could walk there and lose yourself. Before wildlife became more important than actual human experience as an agenda 21 initiative. When you could truly walk without the ‘quad police’ appearing on a random basis, and really experience nature simply for its own sake.
The rudeness of these men was unacceptable. They are not acting like volunteers who really care.They act instead, like sad people on a power trip.
I'm not one of those people who tries to please others while they're watching and then as soon as their back is turned, let my dog off the lead again. I’m a grown up. I too am concerned for the 'wildlife' and don’t need to be hounded with a hermeneutic of suspicion. I hadn't progressed very much further when one of the men came back. The path was narrow and the quad was noisy and intrusive. I queried him on this fact. Turned out he and his cohort were volunteering their time to patrol the path. Such altruism is rare these days!
His parting shot was ''I'll be happy as long as you keep that dog on the lead!' Talk about labouring the point! My parting shot was 'And I'll be happy if you keep the noise down and stop intruding on people's peace.' Personally, I think that all quads should be banned from the countryside. They affect everything!
I met another man who wondered what they would be like if they were wearing uniforms. I didn't continue with the walk. I'ts micro managed with these weird bar code things everywhere that are meant to be used with mobile phone app. Great! Now you’ll have the nsa along with you as you peruse ‘nature’. It's actually becoming more and more divorced from nature with the determined efforts made to put little fairy houses everywhere. (For the serially suburban, of course!) I honestly felt that big brother was lurking around every corner and a foot out of place could merit you a self righteous tirade. It used to be beautiful before the takeover. You really could walk there and lose yourself. Before wildlife became more important than actual human experience as an agenda 21 initiative. When you could truly walk without the ‘quad police’ appearing on a random basis, and really experience nature simply for its own sake.
The rudeness of these men was unacceptable. They are not acting like volunteers who really care.They act instead, like sad people on a power trip.
Written 29 February 2016
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magsdfuff
Waterford, Ireland263 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Beautiful walk through nature at it's best. Take a picnic with you as no refreshments in annestown before you head back. Well worth a visit.
Written 28 July 2020
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Martha B
Dublin, Ireland12 contributions
Aug 2019
A beautiful linear walk on a wet or sunny day. Full of Flora and Fauna, and many forms of wildlife. Suitable for buggies and wheelchair access also. And lovely coffee as you begin or end your walk.
Written 7 August 2019
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Redser10
Dublin, Ireland91 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
If you’re around Waterford drop into Anne valley walk in dunhill as you will not be disappointed and after take the copper coast road to dungarvan for more views that you will not forget
Written 24 July 2019
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majo56
Kilkenny, Ireland201 contributions
Jul 2019
A fabulous walk from Dunhill to Annestown and back of 5km each way. The first (2.5km) section has lots of seats if you need a break. Lots of wildlife and lovely plants to see along the way.
There’s a lovely coffee van at the car park in Dunhill (Thurs-Sun) but be warned there is no shop or cafe at the other end in Annestown, so bring a drink with you in hot weather.
This walk is a wonderful testament to those local people who developed and maintain it.
Dogs are only allowed on a leash and plenty of signs to this effect, but shame on those few owners who’ve allowed their dogs to foul the path and not cleaned up!
There’s a lovely coffee van at the car park in Dunhill (Thurs-Sun) but be warned there is no shop or cafe at the other end in Annestown, so bring a drink with you in hot weather.
This walk is a wonderful testament to those local people who developed and maintain it.
Dogs are only allowed on a leash and plenty of signs to this effect, but shame on those few owners who’ve allowed their dogs to foul the path and not cleaned up!
Written 7 July 2019
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Tramoreman
Waterford, Ireland89 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
The Anne Valley Walk is in the village of Dunhill and is well worth a visit. I visited with three children (aged 5 to 11) and we all enjoyed it. The walk itself take about 35 minutes each way, and a bit longer if you wish to add in a visit to the ruins of Dunhill castle which is at one end. The walk is off road, if you come back the same way although you can come back via the road if you wish. However, it is much safer to stay on the walk itself.
It is along the wetlands of the Anne Valley and is a wide track at all points, suitable for buggies etc. Kids can bring their bikes although adults are not allowed cycle on the walk. There are some gates along the walk, but these are easy to open and close.
The walk is by the river, which now has a fishing club.
The children enjoyed finding the many wildlife items which are shown on the large information boards along the way. We saw ducks, Dragonflies, Butterflies, flowers and sprats in the river. We also saw a fisherman catch a Rainbow Trout which he then threw back in for another day. Great excitement!
if you wish to walk up to the castle ruins, then don't let the kids off by themselves - it is a ruin after all. But it is well worth the visit. We loved it and the views are great- even to the sea. Just be sure to have suitable footwear for some climbing - but the main Walk is pretty flat and suitable for any footwear.
All in all a fabulous place to spend a couple of hours on a nice day and it is a credit to the local people who are responsible for it being there.
There is parking for cars, but do be advised that there are no toilets. Also, as there are no bins, please take your rubbish away with you. There is a shop beside Harney's Bar just a minute or two from the entrance.
It is along the wetlands of the Anne Valley and is a wide track at all points, suitable for buggies etc. Kids can bring their bikes although adults are not allowed cycle on the walk. There are some gates along the walk, but these are easy to open and close.
The walk is by the river, which now has a fishing club.
The children enjoyed finding the many wildlife items which are shown on the large information boards along the way. We saw ducks, Dragonflies, Butterflies, flowers and sprats in the river. We also saw a fisherman catch a Rainbow Trout which he then threw back in for another day. Great excitement!
if you wish to walk up to the castle ruins, then don't let the kids off by themselves - it is a ruin after all. But it is well worth the visit. We loved it and the views are great- even to the sea. Just be sure to have suitable footwear for some climbing - but the main Walk is pretty flat and suitable for any footwear.
All in all a fabulous place to spend a couple of hours on a nice day and it is a credit to the local people who are responsible for it being there.
There is parking for cars, but do be advised that there are no toilets. Also, as there are no bins, please take your rubbish away with you. There is a shop beside Harney's Bar just a minute or two from the entrance.
Written 19 July 2014
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liamcheasty
Waterford, Ireland127 contributions
Oct 2019
Beautiful walk through nature. Now extended to Annestown, a distance of 4.8 kilometres from Dunhill to Annestown . A shorter trip to Dunhill Castle and back is very nice also, about 2klms each way.
Written 7 October 2019
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Dáithí Ó Raghallaigh
Waterford, Ireland813 contributions
May 2018 • Family
We were there yesterday in the glorious sunny weather, First thing you notice is Dunhill castle ruin above the walk looking very majestic. The walk weaves its way around wetlands filled with everything from mallard Geese to the more shy otter, Its well kept and would easily entertain the whole family for about an hour, As I wrote one end starts at Dunhill Castle and the other at the village of Dunhill, you could breaK the journey with a coffee at the local watering hole.
It nothing to strenuous, we noticed people in their 70s with walking aids managing very well. its a great eco-achievement and something the locals should be very proud of. I will be returning to see if I can see the Otters. Great day out, plenty of benches for a picnic, but be mindful of bringing home you litter.
It nothing to strenuous, we noticed people in their 70s with walking aids managing very well. its a great eco-achievement and something the locals should be very proud of. I will be returning to see if I can see the Otters. Great day out, plenty of benches for a picnic, but be mindful of bringing home you litter.
Written 14 May 2018
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Tim-Waterford
Waterford, Ireland50 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
As a Waterford person who hasn't seen this walk for years, I was very impressed with the work that has gone into it. It will appeal to anyone interested in ecology, town planning, farming, and also anyone looking for an easy, accessible walk in a very quiet rural setting. The walk is 2.2k linear, so 4.4k if you do the full walk and back. it is accessible to buggies, wheelchairs, and bicycles for children up to 12 years old. Dogs allowed, on a lead.There are resting points along the way, and signposts and q-coded information points. There are optional extensions at the southern end for those who want a longer walk - you can loop around Dunhill castle, or you can continue along a quiet botharín [lane] to Annestown village, crossing the road to extend further onto the beach, and looping back along quiet roads to rejoin the southern end of the official walk under the castle. This adds 5k or so to the walk. This loop is marked on the map near the castle, but is not signposted, but it would be difficult to go wrong.The Anne valley is a great asset to Dunhill and Annestown, and well worth seeking out.
Written 19 March 2017
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