Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark

Coastal cliffs, geological heritage, and landscapes along Ireland's south coast

The Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark stretches along the coastline of County Waterford, where cliffs, coves, headlands, and geological formations reveal hundreds of millions of years of Earth history. The geopark takes its name from the area's historic copper mining industry and protects a landscape shaped by both geological processes and human activity.

Located between Tramore and Dungarvan, the geopark forms part of a wider network of routes, landscapes, and places along Ireland's south coast. The Copper Coast Trail links coastal scenery, geological heritage, and historic mining landscapes across one of Ireland's most distinctive protected areas.