On the kayak trip it was noted that there were potentially dangerous overhanging Brambles on the bridge.
Sunday 8 September 2013
Improvement to Sheep's Bridge.
On the kayak trip it was noted that there were potentially dangerous overhanging Brambles on the bridge.
Got out the shears and cut away the overgrowth removing an obstruction it now allows for clear, safe passage and ultimately visually more enhanced experience.
Photos-Brian Simpson.
On the kayak trip it was noted that there were potentially dangerous overhanging Brambles on the bridge.
Tramore Road Kayak Trip.
First here's a brief history of this stretch of water which was very kindly provided by Thomas Deegan of the Waterford History Facebook Group.
"The straight stretch of river running parallel to the Tramore Road is man made. George Lane Fox below had it built as a canal, planned to reach Tramore in 1847 as part of a famine relief scheme. The train was most likely built on the tow path laid out for horses, and it explains how the railway was built in a few months, as no engineering needed to be done to overcome the bog....... Lane Fox owned a large parcel of land stretching from Tramore to Waterford, he was an absentee landlord, living in England most of the time. He planned to reclaim the Kilbarry Bog and build the canal to Tramore. The project was never finished, as funding for famine relief dried up. I would love to see the plan."
Thursday 30 May 2013
Starting at Cherrymount paddling up river as far as Sheep's bridge turning and paddling down towards the Superquinn roundabout before going back up to Cherrymount again.
Navigable as far as this bridge in dry summer conditions however in normal wet conditions it would be possible to travel further upstream near the Outer ring road Balindud roundabout.
Sheltered waters within the city most suitable for learning to kayak.
First here's a brief history of this stretch of water which was very kindly provided by Thomas Deegan of the Waterford History Facebook Group.
"The straight stretch of river running parallel to the Tramore Road is man made. George Lane Fox below had it built as a canal, planned to reach Tramore in 1847 as part of a famine relief scheme. The train was most likely built on the tow path laid out for horses, and it explains how the railway was built in a few months, as no engineering needed to be done to overcome the bog....... Lane Fox owned a large parcel of land stretching from Tramore to Waterford, he was an absentee landlord, living in England most of the time. He planned to reclaim the Kilbarry Bog and build the canal to Tramore. The project was never finished, as funding for famine relief dried up. I would love to see the plan."
Starting at Cherrymount paddling up river as far as Sheep's bridge turning and paddling down towards the Superquinn roundabout before going back up to Cherrymount again.
Photos-Brian Simpson.
Oarsman-John-Paul Simpson.
Please spread the word about the potential of this beautiful waterway running through our historic city and more importantly get using it walking,fishing ,boating,cycling.
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