The 7th annual National Walking Day takes place on Sunday, 27th September 2026, rounding off National Walking Week, which runs from 21st – 27th September alongside the European Week of Sport. Waterford Sports Partnership has a great range of activities planned throughout the week, with walks and events for all ages and abilities across Waterford. From our All Ability Walk in the Anne Valley and the launch of the new FitSticks Trail in Kilbarry Nature Park to family GAA walks and our Sunday Social walk in Tramore, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
Come along, get active and enjoy a walk with us!
Crough Woods | All Ability Walk
Description: An all-ability walk for older adults and people with disabilities through Crough Wood, followed by tea/coffee and scones.
Location: Anne Valley, Dunhill
Date & time: Tuesday, 22nd September at 11am
BOOK HERE now on www.eventbrite.ie
FitSticks Come & Try It and Trail Launch
Description: Launch of the newly installed FitSticks Trail. We will lead a walk using Activator Poles and demonstrate the exercise stations along the way.
Location: Kilbarry Nature Park
Date & time: Thursday, 24th September at 12pm
BOOK HERE now on www.eventbrite.ie
Ballysaggartmore Towers Walk
Description: We’ve teamed up with Lismore Heritage Centre for a guided looped walk through the magical woodland surrounding ‘The Towers’. Discover the fascinating story of Arthur Kiely Usher and the hidden history
of the trail, trees and buildings along the way.
Meeting at: Ballysaggartmore Woods Car Park
Date & time: Thursday, 24th September at 6pm
Distance: 3km Duration: 1 hour approx.
BOOK HERE now on www.eventbrite.ie
St. Declan’s Way Walk
Description: We’ve teamed up with Lismore Heritage Centre for a guided looped walk through the magical woodland surrounding ‘The Towers’. Discover the fascinating story of Arthur Kiely Usher and the hidden history
of the trail, trees and buildings along the way.
Meeting at: Lismore Heritage Centre
Date & time: Saturday, 26th September at 9am
Distance: 7km Duration: 1.5 hours approx. Difficulty: Slightly Strenous
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Sunday Social Walk
Description: A social walk around the Sand Dunes loop.
Location: Tramore Dunes
Date & time: Sunday, 27th September at 10am
BOOK HERE now on www.eventbrite.ie
Portlaw GAA Club Walk
Description: A family-friendly community walk.
Location: Portlaw GAA
Date & time: Sunday, 27th September at 11am
FOR BOOKINGS OR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Liz McEnaney on 087 739 6050 or email lmcenaney@waterfordsportspartnership.ie
Article Modified: September 22, 2026 8:56 am
