Abbey Wood Trail
Walking Trail · Wexford
Abbey Wood Trail is a 2.8 km moderate waymarked loop in Wexford, starting near Coolgreany/Ballyfad.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Gorteen Carpark, near Coolgreany/Ballyfad.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.75568, -6.25441
- Irish Grid reference
- T 17887 68579
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 69
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
About the trail
Moderate terrain, view of history stones, and experience our wellness area.
- Waymarking
- Purple
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coolgreany Ballyfad Wood Nature Trails
Oliver Mythen | email: [email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Coolgreany Ballyfad Wood Beech Trail 18 m away · 1.2 km trail
- Coolgreany Ballyfad Wood Bluebell Trail 18 m away · 2.4 km trail
- Coolgreany Ballyfad Wood Linear Trail 18 m away · 2.4 km trail
- Coolgreany Ballyfad Wood Old Mass Path Trail 18 m away · 2.9 km trail
- Kilanerin - Curragh Woods Loop 3.5 km away · 3 km trail
- Kilanerin - Kilanerin Woods Loop 3.5 km away · 2.8 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Abbey Wood Trail?
2.8 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 75 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 30 minutes.
How hard is the Abbey Wood Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Abbey Wood Trail start?
Starts at Gorteen Carpark, near Coolgreany/Ballyfad. The trailhead is at 52.75568, -6.25441 (Irish Grid T 17887 68579).
Can you bring a dog on the Abbey Wood Trail?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Who manages the Abbey Wood Trail?
Coolgreany Ballyfad Wood Nature Trails. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Wexford
Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.