Cheekpoint

#1371 among destinations in Ireland

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Cheekpoint is a village set on the confluence of the River Suir and the River Barrow. Lying beneath the 150-metre-high Minaun Hill the village has panoramic views of Waterford Harbour, the 2131 ft. Barrow Bridge, which was once the longest bridge in Ireland, and Great Island Power Station now owned by Scottish Southern Energy SSE plc who purchased it from Endesa in 2012. The village is also surrounded by the Malting Woods which were planted by Cornelius Bolton. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°16'12"N, 7°0'0"W

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WaterfordIreland

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Cheekpoint – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Waterford Castle, Reginald's Tower, Dunbrody Abbey, Waterford Museum of Treasures.

2.6 miSW
Golf
Waterford Castle, Waterford
68 min walk • Nestled on a private island in the city of Waterford, Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort offers a luxurious escape that combines the historical grandeur of a 16th-century castle with the modern allure of an 18-hole championship golf course.
4.5 miW
Museum, Civic center, Historical place
Reginald's Tower, Waterford
115 min walk • Reginald's Tower, standing as a robust monument to Waterford's Viking past, is an emblematic structure in the oldest city in Ireland. This historic building, now functioning as a museum, is the oldest civic urban structure in the country, offering visitors a window...
2 miNE
Monastery
Dunbrody Abbey
50 min walk • Dunbrody Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery in County Wexford, Ireland. The cross-shaped church was built in the 13th century, and the tower was added in the 15th century. With a length of 59m the church is one of the longest in Ireland.
4.6 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Waterford Museum of Treasures, Waterford
117 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ireland's oldest city, Waterford, the Waterford Museum of Treasures is a cultural gem that beckons history enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. This museum complex is an exceptional repository of artifacts and exhibits that chronicle over a...
4.3 miSE
Historic walking areas, History museum, Forts and castles
Duncannon Fort, New Ross
111 min walk • Duncannon Fort is a star fort and National Monument located in County Wexford, Ireland.
4.5 miNE
Park
John F. Kennedy Arboretum
115 min walk • The John F. Kennedy Arboretum on the Hook Head Peninsula at New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland, is a park under public administration. In 2013 the John F. Kennedy Arboretum came under the management of the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland.
4.7 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford
121 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Waterford, Ireland, stands the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, a beacon of faith and history in this ancient city. This majestic church, completed in 1793, is the oldest Roman Catholic cathedral in Ireland.
4.6 miW
52°15'35"N • 7°6'27"W
Bishop's Palace Café, Waterford
118 min walk • Museum, History museum, Architecture
4.9 miW
Tower, Forts and castles
French Tower, Waterford
126 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Waterford, Ireland, the French Tower stands as a steadfast reminder of the city's medieval past. This historic castle is part of the Waterford City Wall, a defensive structure that dates back to the Norman conquest of the city which began in...
4.9 miW
Church
Lismore Cathedral, Waterford
125 min walk • St. Carthage Cathedral, Lismore is a Church of Ireland cathedral in Lismore, County Waterford. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.
4.6 miW
Church
French Church, Waterford
116 min walk • The French Church, a former Franciscan Friary and also known as Greyfriars Abbey it was built in 1241 on what is now Greyfriars and Baileys New Street, Waterford.