Urban Greenway planned between Waterford City and Tramore

It has just been announced that a new 'Urban Greenway' is planned to run from Waterford City to Tramore on the south coast. This new route which should be around 12kms long will officially be called the ‘The Tramore-Waterford Urban Greenway’.

Differing from traditional Greenways, Urban Greenways are implemented onto an existing road, as opposed to disused railway lines or in traffic-free zones. Under the plans, barriers would be installed, separating cyclists and motorists.

Planning processes and public consultations will take place in 2024, with plans to begin construction in early 2025.

Anyone who took part in the Waterford marathon or Half-marathon about 10 years ago will remember using this road to Tramore and back as part of the route. At the time, it was a case of running mostly in a hard shoulder while the traffic whizzed past.

Eventually the routes migrated onto the Waterford City to Kilmeaden Greenway which is probably safer and quieter option and I'm sure there was probably some pressure as well to get the races off this busy road.

Once this new Greenway to Tramore is open, it might open up a few more route options for races and for training. It may not be the quietest or the most scenic but at least it should be safe.

Are there roads in Cork that could get a similar treatment and have an 'Urban Greenway' alongside them???

Approx route for the new 'Urban Greenway'

Results of the Waterford to Tramore 7 Mile road race - Sat 17th May 2008
It look like they got a big crowd of 277 runners for this road race from Waterford City to the seaside town of Tramore in East Waterford. You can find the official results here.

Waterford to Tramore 7 mile road race - Sat 17th May (7:30pm)

For anyone prepared to travel as far as the Eastern half of Waterford County, there is a 7 mile road race going from Waterford City to the seaside town of Tramore.

I don't have a whole of info on this race except for the following...

Waterford to Tramore 7 mile road race....starting at City Hall Waterford 7.30 pm....finishing at Majestic Hotel Tramore.....entry 8 euro,changing and showers Tramore GAA club house....Teas and Sandwiches and prize presentation in GAA club house.

Comments...

Thanks John for providing this info, I had no idea this was on, appreciate you putting this up as I know you mainly concentrate on Cork events. Will have a go at this one....John Dunphy, Rising Sun AC"

Hi John, just some updated info on this race. The registration is in Waterford itself and runners have to make their own way back to Waterford after the race as there are no buses laid on. Info supplied to me by the chairman of West Waterford AC, hope this is of some help to you....John Dunphy, Rising Sun AC.

Thanks for the update John. It looks a bit like the Marine climb in Dungarvan in that you have to make your own way back to the start in that one as well.....John Desmond"