trail in Waterford, Ireland

Dunmore East Harbour & Cliff Path

A thatched fishing harbour backed by a cliff path that passes Ireland's longest sea cave.

Worth the wander

Dunmore East is a working fishing harbour with a lighthouse built as part of Alexander Nimmo's 1820s harbour works; the Shanoon-to-Ballymacaw cliff path runs along the headland past Rathmoylan, reputedly home to Ireland's longest sea cave.

Quick answers

Cost: Free
Time and distance: 7 km cliff path, Shanoon to Ballymacaw (roughly 2-2.5 hrs one way)
Parking: Free car park at Shanoon for the cliff path; free harbourside parking in the village

Find your way

Dunmore East, Co. Waterford