Following the valley of the River Blackwater, this richly varied 94km route unfolds through the stunningly scenic counties of Tipperary and Cork.

Visit where Jameson is made at Midleton Distillery Experience, County Cork. This whiskey experience takes you beyond process and taste, and brings you to the very essence of Irish whiskey. Home to seven iconic Irish whiskey brands which are Jameson, Redbreast, Powers, Midleton Very Rare, The Spot Whiskeys, Method and Madness and Knappogue Castle, the passion behind every drop lives here. Taste, learn, shop and take in the magic of the Midleton Distillery Experience.

Fota Wildlife Park is part of the Zoological Society of Ireland, and is set on 100 acres on the scenic Fota Island in the heart of Cork Harbour and is only 10KM from Cork City by rail or car.

The Duhallow leg of the renowned Blackwater Way is a 67km trail spanning County Cork and Kerry’s lush mountain landscape.

Experience the home of multi award winning Maharani Gin and Ireland’s only absinthe at Rebel City Distillery, Cork City’s first distillery in 50 years. They offer tours and tastings with a Spirits School Experience.

For elegant dining in a unique setting in Cork City, consider Greenes Restaurant at Hotel Isaacs Cork. The restaurant is located overlooking a floodlit waterfall. It serves renowned food made with fresh, local produce.