27 05, 2022

Courtown Woods – trees and trails to discover

By |2022-05-27T14:23:20+00:00May 27th, 2022|Ireland, Wexford|Comments Off on Courtown Woods – trees and trails to discover

Courtown Woods is a must-visit when you are visiting this seaside village in north Wexford. It dates back to pre-Famine times, and has a lovely mix of trails. Even better, there's a whiff of garlic in late-Spring, followed by beautiful bluebells in May. There are four short trails here, whereby you can [...]

4 02, 2022

Three Rocks Trail is a Wexford wonder

By |2022-02-07T09:56:41+00:00February 4th, 2022|Ireland, Wexford|Comments Off on Three Rocks Trail is a Wexford wonder

Three Rocks Trail and Carrigfoyle Lake just outside Wexford are a treat! The trail starts at Ferrycarrig, goes through Barntown, and then over the Forth Mountain. We joined it at the 1798 Memorial just outside Barntown, took in Carrigfoyle Lake, and set off to see the three rocks! As with all Wexford [...]

15 06, 2021

Saltee Islands – a haven of calm and birds in Wexford

By |2021-06-28T12:00:03+00:00June 15th, 2021|Celtic Routes, Ireland, Wexford, Ireland's Ancient East|Comments Off on Saltee Islands – a haven of calm and birds in Wexford

The Saltee Islands in Co. Wexford are a haven of calm and birds, including the island's famed puffin residents! They're a treasure hiding in plain sight, just 5km off the coast of Kilmore Quay. The bird sanctuary - home to the aforementioned puffins, along with gannets and gulls - are a magnet [...]

18 05, 2020

Askamore looped walks have stunning views

By |2021-05-13T12:46:38+00:00May 18th, 2020|Ireland, Wexford|2 Comments

The looped walks at Askamore in North Wexford are just waiting to be discovered. The views across the green plains and gorse-yellow hedgerows of fine agricultural land to the coast beyond is just stunning. You’ll be able to see the windmills on the Arklow sandbanks, down along to Kilmuckridge and on to [...]

8 04, 2020

Ballymoney Trail opens up new treasures

By |2021-05-13T12:47:30+00:00April 8th, 2020|Ireland, Wexford|Comments Off on Ballymoney Trail opens up new treasures

The Ballymoney Trail in North Wexford now links the Ballymoney beaches with those at Seafield and Kiltennel. This is a great development as you can start at the Ballymoney South Beach, walk across the headland, and come down on to the Seafield beach. Walk along there, then over a few rocks, and [...]

3 01, 2020

Great views from Cahore Cliff Walk

By |2021-05-13T12:53:15+00:00January 3rd, 2020|Ireland, Celtic Routes, Wexford, Ireland's Ancient East|Comments Off on Great views from Cahore Cliff Walk

Cahore Cliff Walk is a great boost for walkers in Wexford. Developed by the local Tidy Towns and Wexford County Council, it links Cahore Point and the Old Bawn Beach. For the record, Old Bawn Beach is one of my all-time favourite beaches. The wide stretches of sand, the sand dunes, the [...]

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