Location: New Ross & Hook Head

Carrickbyrne Hill Walking Trail

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Carrickbyrne Hill Walking Trail flows through a public woodland, which is noted for its aesthetic and recreational value.  Carrickbyrne Hill or Carraig Bhrain features a few looped trails individually waymarked. All trails start at the trailhead in the main car park and picnic area beside the N25. These routes provide 18 km of mixed forest […]

Eurovelo Route | Cycling Trails Ireland

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The Eurovelo Cycling Route through South County Wexford is a scenic cycling route that takes you along some of the County’s lesser-known highways and byways from Rosslare Harbour in the East to New Ross in the West. Some highlight along the way: Rosslare Harbour Visit the oldest Marian shrine in Ireland at Lady’s Island A […]

Kelly’s Wood Walking Trails

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Kelly’s Wood Walking Trail just outside New Ross has two easy short walking trails looping through the wood.   A tranquil walk around a natural oak-dominated wood, the Oaklands Trail is elevated in part and overlooks the fishing ponds. The Limekiln Trail is a linear spur trail off the Oaklands Trail which leads to an […]

Lacken Hill Walking Trail

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Lacken Hill Walking Trail is set in a beautiful landscape, overlooking the historic Norman town of New Ross. From the 193m high hill-summit, there are panoramic views of the south-east including the Comeragh Mountains, Brandon Hill, the Blackstairs Mountains and the Barrow estuary.   The four trails will take you through forests rich in wildflowers, […]

Tintern Walking Trails

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There are four walking trails around Tintern for all to enjoy. The trailhead is located at Tintern Abbey.  Tintern Abbey is a Cistercian abbey, founded c.1200 by William, the Earl Marshall, and named after Tintern in Wales. The remains consist of nave, chancel, tower, chapel and cloister. It was partly converted into living quarters after […]

Duncannon Fort

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Duncannon fort is a great example of a bastion or star shaped fort. Built in the Elizabethan period the layers of over 450 year history are mind blowing. Great family day out.

Morriscastle Strand Glamping, Touring and Mobile Home Park

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Morriscastle Strand Touring, Glamping and Mobile home Holiday Park is located directly beside the blue flag beach of Morriscastle.

The South Wexford Coastal Tour

This is a full day guided tour of The Hook Peninsula, incorporating four stops along the way. May 1st-Aug 31st : The Hook Lighthouse, Tintern Abbey (lunch stop), Bannow Bay & The Irish National Heritage Park. Sept 1st-April 30th : The Irish National Heritage Park, Bannow Bay, The Hook Lighthouse (lunch stop) & The Kennedy […]

Wexford Cycling Trail

County Wexford is full of breathtaking coastlines, stunning countryside and historic sites that are ideal for cycling no matter what your level. The Eurovelo Cycling Route through South County Wexford is a gentle scenic route suitable for any level that takes you along some of the County’s lesser known highways and byways from Rosslare Harbour […]

JFK Arboretum

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Dedicated to the memory of U.S President John F. Kennedy, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Park stretches across 623 acres, near New Ross in County Wexford. This tranquil arboretum features over 500 different rhododendron and azaleas and an internationally important collection of over 4,500 different trees and shrubs, some of which are very rare.   […]

Wexford Home Preserves

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Visit Wexford Home Preserves and learn the history and knowledge behind the traditional, handmade preserve making process with an insightful kitchen tour and a complimentary jar of preserve. What’s included: – Tour – Tasting – Complimentary Pot of Preserve  

Taste Wexford Food and Drink Experiences

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If you haven’t already seen the amazing experiences on offer over on TasteWexford.ie, you need to check them out.   You can try your hand at pretty much anything from jam making, strawberry picking, chocolate making and so much more. Our local producers welcome visitors with open arms and are delighted to have the opportunity […]