Cahore Point Coastal Walk
Walking Trail · Wexford
Cahore Point Coastal Walk is a 3.7 km easy waymarked loop in Wexford, starting near Cahore Village.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 1 hour |
Getting there
Starts at Cahore Pier, near Cahore Village.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.56894, -6.20172
- 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 trail heads south along a clifftop path and beach as far as Old Bawn Beach and returns on quiet public lanes and roads to Cahore Village, with elevated views around the Point and overlooking beach and dune systems as well as expansive views of the Wexford coastline.
- Waymarking
- Red arrow
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Ballygarrett Tidy Towns
Ballygarrett Tidy Towns
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Kilmuckridge Heritage Trail 8.2 km away · 3 km trail
- Courtown - Kiltennel Trail 8.9 km away · 2.4 km trail
- Courtown Woods Trails - Canal Walk 8.9 km away · 0.7 km trail
- Courtown Woods Trails - River Walk 8.9 km away · 2 km trail
- Courtown Woods Trails - High Cross Walk 9.2 km away · 0.8 km trail
- Courtown Woods Trails - Top Walk 9.2 km away · 1.2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Cahore Point Coastal Walk?
3.7 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 10 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour.
How hard is the Cahore Point Coastal Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Cahore Point Coastal Walk start?
Starts at Cahore Pier, near Cahore Village. The trailhead is at 52.56894, -6.20172.
Can you bring a dog on the Cahore Point Coastal Walk?
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 Cahore Point Coastal Walk?
Ballygarrett Tidy Towns. 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.