Trail · County Wexford
Coolmelagh - Gibbet Hill Loop
9 km2 hrModerateLoop210 m climbDogs on a lead
This trail is a looped walk that climbs up along forest tracks up to the top of Gibbet Hill. The name comes from an old English word which translates into ‘Hanging Hill’ which hints of a place of execution. There are breath-taking views of Wexford, Wicklow & Carlow. The Marion statute which was constructed in 1954 is on the site of ‘Hanging Hill’. There are also wind turbines which provide energy to the national grid.
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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
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The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
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Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · Co. Carlow · 11 km awayAltamont GardensGardenTullowThe Altamont Gardens, regarded as the jewel in Ireland’s gardening crown, lie in County Carlow. The romantic 16-hectare estate, not far from Tullow, features a mix of native and exotic plants and makes a great destination for a family outing.
Nature spot · 16 km awayFat TomatoGardenCamolinDiscover Fat Tomato, a living edible garden in County Wexford where over 500 heritage and organic varieties are grown for flavour. Visit the honesty farm shop for seasonal produce, artisan pantry goods, seeds, plants and food gifts.