Ballytrent Loop
Walking Trail · Wexford
Ballytrent Loop is a 6.3 km easy waymarked loop in Wexford, starting near Rosslare Harbour.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 1 hour |
Getting there
Starts at Car park at St Helens Pier, near Rosslare Harbour.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.22877, -6.32472
- Irish Grid reference
- T 145 098
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 77
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.
Public transport
Bus and train at Rosslare Harbour
About the trail
This picturesque walk combines beach walking with quiet minor roads inland taking in seashore with beautiful white sandy beaches, lots of interesting flora and fauna, points of interest including Ballytrent House, spectacular countryside and superb sea views.
- Waymarking
- Red
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Rosslare Harbour / Kilrane Development Team
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- St Helen's to Carne Trail 0 m away · 4.1 km trail
- Rosslare Harbour Clifftop Walk 2.8 km away · 1.8 km trail
- Rosslare Harbour Village Trail 2.8 km away · 2.6 km trail
- Carne Churchtown Trail 3.9 km away · 4.7 km trail
- Carne Carnsore Point Trail 3.9 km away · 6.9 km trail
- The Rocks Trails - The Faythe Heritage Trail 14 km away · 2.4 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Ballytrent Loop?
6.3 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 0 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour.
How hard is the Ballytrent Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Ballytrent Loop start?
Starts at Car park at St Helens Pier, near Rosslare Harbour. The trailhead is at 52.22877, -6.32472 (Irish Grid T 145 098).
Can you bring a dog on the Ballytrent 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.
Can you get to the Ballytrent Loop without a car?
Bus and train at Rosslare Harbour.
Who manages the Ballytrent Loop?
Rosslare Harbour / Kilrane Development Team. 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.