Part of the
Hurtigruten Group

Waterford Bird & Nature Walk

Excursion

Price from

$119

Duration
3h30
Season
Available all year
Min. number
0 traveller(s)
Booking code
E-WAT6

See Waterford’s stunning Copper Coast and visit Dunhill Castle on a nature walk with local guides.
  • Visit the scenic ruins of Dunhill Castle and learn about its long and chequered history.

  • Enjoy a tour along Waterford’s Copper Coast, a UNESCO Global Geopark, with breathtaking landscapes.

  • Join guides from a local Eco Group, who’ll share their expert knowledge of the area. 

  • See wild flora and birds, including gulls, swifts, pipits and warblers, on your walk.


Take in the rugged coastal beauty of Waterford’s Copper Coast, a UNESCO Global Geopark. See charming villages, beautiful beaches and coves. You’ll travel to the village of Dunhill and walk along the meandering Anne River up to the craggy ruins of Dunhill Castle, which has a fascinating history. You’ll be guided by conservationists from a local Eco Group, who’ll point out flora and fauna along the way.

Practical information

  • Remarks/requirements: Appropriate warm layers, waterproof clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Wildlife sighting are not guaranteed. 

  • Walking information: 2 hours of walking at a leisurely pace on mainly flat surfaces. 

  • Wheelchair accessible: No.

  • Language: English.

Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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