Woodland Walking Trails in County Wexford

If you go down to the woods today, you’ll find some wonderful trails!

 

Leaves crunching under your feet, the fresh smell of pine and the sound of birds singing – there is nothing like a good walk in the woods! We love it so much that we have created a guide to some of the best woodland walking trails in County Wexford.

 

Check out some of the woodland trails in Wexford below:

 

Ballyfad Wood

Ballyfad Wood trail is a 200-acre woodland area just 15 minutes outside of Gorey, not far from the Kilanerin-Curragh Woods trail.The four trails here range in length and take between 30 minutes and 90 minutes to walk depending on your preferred trail. Little hikers love the waymarked Bluebell Trail because of the fairy walk along this trail. Bring them along and keep your eyes peeled for the fairy doors!

 

Gorey-Ramsfort Wood

Start this walk on the edge of Gorey town and make your way into the woodland on one of the two looped walks here. The Sweet Walk Trail is the shorter of the two at just a kilometre but is full of beautiful plants and wildlife all year round. The Deerpark Trail is 2.5km in length and takes walkers deeper into the lush woodland. It is an ideal spot for taking a breather from the hustle and bustle of a busy town.

 

Courtown Woodland Walk

Never mind roses, stop and smell the wild garlic on the Courtown Woodland Walk trail! You may spot a few unusual trees- like the Californian redwood – while strolling along this stunning trail. The Owenavorragh River snakes through the woodlands and creates some relaxing natural background noise for your journey. If you look closely, you may spot some of the painted pebbles and fairy doors that are dotted throughout the woods.

Courtown Woodlands

 

Kilanerin-Curragh Woods

This trail winds through 100 acres of woodland just 10 minutes outside of Gorey. You will be treated to a variety of gorgeous wildflowers and fungi along these 3 walks ranging from 3km to 6.5km in length. The Mill River runs through the woods here and the Curragh side treats walkers to beautiful views of the area. As well as that, the woods are just a short distance from Wexford Lavender Farm so you can really make a day out of exploring the area.

 

Bunclody – Coolmelagh

Located just outside of the town of Bunclody in North Wexford, this trail features three looped walks through the forest. The focal point of this trail is Gibbet Hill which sits overlooking the surrounding countryside and even as far as counties Carlow and Wicklow. With trail lengths varying from 5.5km to almost 13.5km, walkers will certainly be glad to sit back and enjoy the incredible views from Gibbet Hill.

 

Kelly’s Wood

The two-waymarked walks at Kelly’s Wood are perfect for those looking for a leisurely stroll. Take the Limekiln Trail for a refreshing 20-minute walk or choose the Oaklands Trail for a 45-minute trek through the woods. Remember to stop by Oaklands Lake at the forest’s entrance. It is a popular fishing spot so keep an eye out to see if you can spot any of the freshwater dwellers.

 

Raven Point Wood

The Raven Point Wood trail takes walkers through the spectacular Raven Nature Reserve. The tall pine forest runs alongside a sandy beach straight near the North Slob lands in South Wexford. The wood’s proximity to both of these locations means that there is plenty of wildlife to spot along the trail, from squirrels to seals. It is a uniquely beautiful place for a walk to relax and refresh.

Raven Point Woods

 

South East Greenway

Phase 1 of the South East Greenway is now open to the public. The 6km New Ross to Glenmore stretch – with picturesque views of the Pink Rock area and the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge

 

Phase 1 of the South East Greenway is the first part to be opened of the 24km of the South East Greenway, which will be a spectacular off-road cycling and walking Greenway. It will eventually run along an old railway line from the quays of Ireland’s oldest Viking City of Waterford to the Norman town of New Ross along the banks of the beautiful Barrow River, through the scenic countryside of South Kilkenny. It will in future phases, include historic elements such as the Red Bridge and old rail tunnel at Mount Elliot and will ultimately connect to Dungarvan’s renowned Greenway.

 

 

 

 

 

Get out, get some fresh air and enjoy Wexford’s heritage trails. Tag us in on social media @VisitWexford if you take any photos along the way!

 

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