Trail · County Wexford
Carrickbyrne Hill Trail
3.9 km1 hr 30 minModerateLoop220 m climbDogs on a lead
This trail follows forest road and path through mixed forest passing a holy well, the site of a hedge school, a mass rock and a mast as well as close to an oak wood on what was a Camp Field used by United Irish insurgents in 1798. Breath-taking views are of the neighbouring countryside, Mount Leinster, the Blackstairs Mountains and the coast in the direction of Hook Head.
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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
Nature spot · 11 km awayThe John F. Kennedy ArboretumGardenNew RossThe John F. Kennedy Arboretum is dedicated to the memory of John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States of America, and is located near New Ross in County Wexford. The visitor centre houses exhibitions and an audiovisual show.
Nature spot · 12 km awayWoodville House GardensGardenNew RossWoodville House Gardens near New Ross in County Wexford is a member of the Wexford Garden Trail. It is 1.2 acres in size with conservatories and a striking feature of the garden is the original box hedging.