A short section of one of Waterford’s most popular walking trails, Crough Wood Walk, will be closed for essential embankment stabilization works that are being carried out by Waterford City and County Council.
The section of trail that will close occurs approximately 1.8 kms northwest of Mahon Bridge car park along a 150-metre approx. section of trail (GPS: 52.211331, -7.520525).
With works originally set to begin on Monday, April 14, the start date has now been delayed until after the Easter weekend and Waterford Live understands that commencement is to begin in and around Wednesday, April 23.
Weather-permitting, the works should be complete for the end of May.
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Waterford City and County Council are asking all trail users to obey safety signage and do not enter the works area for the duration of the project. The rest of the trail will remain open to walkers on either side of the works site.
A spokesperson for the council said, "We would like to thank visitors for their cooperation whilst the works are ongoing and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
"We would also like to acknowledge the support of Coillte and Comeragh Community Development Group with regard to this project and the ongoing maintenance and development of Crough Wood as a fantastic amenity for locals and visitors alike," they concluded.
Waterford City and County Council also warmly congratulates the Crough Wood and Comeragh Community Development Group on winning the Community Woodland Award at the 2025 Irish Forest and Woodland Awards held on Thursday, April 10, at the RDS in Dublin.
