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Entry is FREE, but donations for Geoparks upkeep are greatly appreciated
ildings, or for agricultural lime to reduce soil acidity. The kilns were frequently built along the coast to facilitate import of coal and limestone by sea.
The geopark is open year-round, but visitor centre and cafe operate seasonally. Please check our social media for updates.
If arriving in Waterford or Dungarvan, there is a local bus link that will bring you to Bunmahon where the Copper Coast Visitor Centre and Cafe are located.
When you arrive in either Dublin Airport of Cork Airport there are a number of companies to hire a car from. Prices can be compared using www.travelsupermarket.com
The Copper Coast Drive runs from Tramore to Dungarvan and visitors can start at either end depending on where they are staying.
Our Story, So Far…
UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development.
A UNESCO Global Geopark uses its geological heritage, in connection with all other aspects of the area’s natural and cultural heritage, to enhance awareness and understanding of key issues facing society in the context of the dynamic planet we all live on, mitigating the effects of climate change and reducing the impact of natural disasters.