Askamore Loop
Walking Trail · Wexford
Askamore Loop is a 5.3 km moderate waymarked loop in Wexford, starting near Carnew.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Church Carpark, Askamore Village, near Carnew.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.67207, -6.47908
- 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
This loop follows green arrows in a clockwise loop through Askamore Forest, on sandy lane and forest road. It climbs and descends steadily on the access lane to the loop while the loop itself is more-or-less level. There are some fine views of the surrounding countryside.
Before you go
Trekking shoes are required, take caution on minor roads.
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Askamore Community Council
Wexford Tourist Information Office Quay Front Wexford Town Wexford Republic of Ireland Telephone: +353 53 9123111 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.
- Ballybeg loop 0 m away · 7.7 km trail
- Slieveboy Loop 0 m away · 10.9 km trail
- St Brigid's Loop Askamore 0 m away · 10.2 km trail
- Coolmelagh - Coolmelagh Loop 7.0 km away · 12.5 km trail
- Coolmelagh - Gibbet Hill Loop 7.0 km away · 9 km trail
- Coolmelagh - Prospect Loop 7.0 km away · 5.2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Askamore Loop?
5.3 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 160 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 30 minutes.
How hard is the Askamore Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Askamore Loop start?
Starts at Church Carpark, Askamore Village, near Carnew. The trailhead is at 52.67207, -6.47908.
Can you bring a dog on the Askamore Loop?
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 Askamore Loop?
Askamore Community Council. 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.