The Kilmacthomas to Dungarvan section of the Waterford Greenway will open this Friday.
The 23 kilometre section of the cycling and walking path is the first part of the million euro project to be open for use.
It's ahead of the whole project- which will stretch from Waterford City to Dungarvan- opening to the public in spring next year.
The full 46km route will be launched in its entirety to coincide with the tourism season.
The first section of the project runs from the village of Kilmacthomas along the disused railway corridor to the town of Dungarvan.
There are several access points along the route, with car parking facilities at Kilmacthomas (Workhouse and Mill), McGrath’s Cross, Shanacool, Scartore and Dungarvan.
Director of Services at Waterford City & County Council, Lar Power said: “We are delighted that the Kilmacthomas to Dungarvan section of the Greenway is now open to the public for use. The route is safe and fully accessible for everyone, including cyclists, walkers, families with children, and both young and old. The Greenway is a terrific facility, not just for the people of Waterford, but for the whole country and for international visitors. ”
