Nature spot · County Wexford
Shelmalier Forth Mountain
Shelmalier Forth Mountain, in County Wexford, boasts numerous walks on the forest road network and paths and fine views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day you can see the counties of Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Wicklow and Waterford.
Shelmalier Forth Mountain is a public green area in Barntown County Wexford. The area has a number of car parks and lay-bys in the forest, with numerous walks on the forest road network and paths. Fine views of the surrounding countryside can be had and on a clear day you can see counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Wicklow and Waterford.
The main tree species in the forest are the sitka spruce, lodgepole pine and Japanese larch. Other flora includes heather, heath and furze, these are beautiful in Autumn when they turn to purple and gold colours, which incidentally are the Wexford County colours. Some of the animals and birds that can be seen in the forest are woodcock, pheasant, raven and fox.
Outdoors in County Wexford this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct15° / 9°Drizzle
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 7°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct14° / 14°Drizzle
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
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Nature spot · 13 km awayRosslare StrandBeachRosslare Strand is a beach 12km south east of Wexford Town and 4km north west of Rosslare Europort. It is a mixture of sand and stone and runs the length of the southern peninsula which protrudes into Wexford Harbour.
Nature spot · 20 km awayCoolaught GardensGardenEnniscorthyCoolaught Gardens is located in Clonroche in County Wexford. This old world 2.5 acre country farmhouse garden is family run and there are many different sections to discover.