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Trail · County Wexford

Coolgreany Ballyfad Wood Beech Trail

1.2 km30 minEasyLoopDogs on a lead

Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

This trail follows forest road and path through a peaceful wood of old mature trees including beech planted in 1925, with an abundance of wildlife and wild flowers and fine views of Tara Hill.

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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°DrizzleGood day outdoors
Sat, 10 Oct13° / 7°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
Sun, 11 Oct14° / 14°DrizzleGood day outdoors

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The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.

Trails & walks

Trail · 100 m awayCoolgreany Ballyfad Wood Bluebell Trail2.4 km45 minModerateLoopThis trail follows forest road and path through a peaceful wood of old mature trees including oak dating from 1820, with an abundance of wildlife and wild flowers particularly masses of bluebells, and scenic views of…

Trail · 100 m awayCoolgreany Ballyfad Wood Linear Trail2.4 km50 minEasyLinearThis trail follows forest road through a peaceful wood of old mature trees made up different species, with an abundance of wild animals, wild flowers and birds.

Trail · 100 m awayCoolgreany Ballyfad Wood Old Mass Path Trail2.9 km1 hrEasyLoopThis trail follows forest road and path through a peaceful wood of old mature trees including oak and beech, with an abundance of wildlife and wild flowers and fine views of Croghan Mountain, Tara Hill and the coast.

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · Co. Wicklow · 7.3 km awayAn ChlogachCloggaWater quality: Excellent (2025)ParkingDogs on a leadClogga Beach is a sandy beach backing onto cliffs and coastal rock protection and leading to shallow and clear waters. The cliff face and Arklow Rock provide a habitat for nesting birds. Arklow Rock-Askintinny is a…

Beach · Co. Wicklow · 7.9 km awayThe Cove ArklowParkingDogs on a leadSmall sandy beach gradually sloping away from coastal protection rock armour and sheltered by a break water to the north located near Arklow Rock. The beach is submerged at high tide. Access is gained at own risk via…

Forests & woodlands

Forest · Co. Wicklow · 11 km awayAbhócaAvoca1 trail

Forest · Co. Wicklow · 14 km awayBallymoyle HillParking

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 7.4 km awayKilpatrick BeachBeachCastletownKilpatrick Beach can be found next to Kilmichael Strand in Castletown, County Wexford. It is an extensive beach, known for its very rare sea shells and unusual sea stones and pebbles.

Nature spot · 7.9 km awayKilmichael StrandBeachCastletownKilmichael Strand is quite a long beach located after Clones Strand in Castletown, County Wexford. It is popular with families and also with shore anglers who can fish for flatfish, dogfish and bass.

Heritage sites

Heritage site · 24 km awaySt. Peter's Church, FernsChurchFerns UpperThis curious church has a number of early features; however it appears that it was actually constructed towards the end of the 16th century. There are two windows that most likely originally formed part of the 13th…

Heritage site · 24 km awayFerns AbbeyReligious houseFerns DemesneIn 1162, a new Augustinian monastery was founded at Ferns by Diarmait MacMurrough. Only parts of the church and the vaulted chancel survive today. Behind the chancel is the small sacristy where vestments and sacred…