Waterford Suir Valley Railway Map
Map Of The Railway
Check your bearings! This detailed, informative map of the railway will help you make the most of your visit.
What You Will See
Regular schedule tours go from point 1 to point 6
Saturday tours go from point 1 to point 8
Pre booked groups go from point 1 to point 9
1) Kilmeaden Station
Kilmeadan Station was a stop on the Waterford to Cork railway route. The line closed to passengers in 1967 and the station lay derelict. It was restored and reopened in 2003. Today you can get your ticket in the carriage ticket office; have it checked by the conductor. The guard will blow the whistle and wave the green flag to let the driver know everyone is safely on board and it is time to begin this exciting journey.
2) Kilmeadan Castle
On the left side of the train you will see the ruins of a house. This was the site of Kilmeadan Castle, owned by John Power of Dunhill in 1640. The side of the Castle, which is probably 18th century and originally contained the stairs, still survives today. It is regularly used by Cormorants as a resting place and to dry their wings after fishing in the river.
3) Mount Congreve Gardens
One of the “great Gardens of the world” with over 70 acres of intensively planted woodland garden and 4 acres of a walled garden. 16km of paths to explore. From the train you can get a small impression of what the gardens have to offer but to fully appreciate you should visit.
4) Magic Wood
This is a magical glade where Fairies and Leprechauns live happily, together. By day they come out to play and enjoy the sunshine and at night they curl up to sleep in their little houses. Sometimes they can be seen among the trees but you have to look carefully. Make a wish as you pass by.
5) Lime Kilns
As the train exits the Magic Wood, you will see some excellent examples of Lime Kilns. The practice of burning lime from stone was common in the last century. The lime produced was used by farmers as a fertiliser and also as a whitewash for thatched cottages.
6) Carriganore
Carriganore or ‘Stone of Gold’ on the banks of the River Suir where the merchants of Waterford buried a large quantity of treasure on the approach of Cromwell’s army. Now site of the Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT).
7) Dan Donovan Tunnel
This 40-metre tunnel was built as part of the Waterford City By-pass to facilitate the railway and since 2017 Waterford Greenway. It is named after the man who supervised the laying of this 10km of narrow gauge track.
8) Gracedieu Junction
Travel near the Thomas Francis Meagher Bridge on the Waterford City Bypass, a cable stay bridge with a length of 475 metres.
9) Bilberry
Bilberry, located on the outskirts of Waterford City, holds a unique place in the region’s transport and cultural history. Once part of the extensive Irish Rail network, Bilberry was situated along the Waterford–Dungarvan railway line.
