Coolmelagh - Prospect Loop
Walking Trail · Wexford
Coolmelagh - Prospect Loop is a 5.2 km moderate waymarked loop in Wexford, starting near Bunclody.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Car Park at Coolmelagh Trail Head sign 6km R746 Road, near Bunclody.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.68635, -6.58018
- Irish Grid reference
- S 96049 60381
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheets 62 and 68
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 is one of three looped walks that climb up along Coillte forest tracks in the area. It continues on the Gibbet Hill trail where there are beath-taking views of Wexford, Wicklow & Carlow.
- Waymarking
- Blue arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Bunclody Loafers
Bunclody Loafers | email: [email protected] Feedback | 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.
- Coolmelagh - Coolmelagh Loop 0 m away · 12.5 km trail
- Coolmelagh - Gibbet Hill Loop 0 m away · 9 km trail
- Clody Valley Craan Loop 5.9 km away · 14.3 km trail
- Clody Valley Long Lane Loop 5.9 km away · 7.7 km trail
- Askamore Loop 7.0 km away · 5.3 km trail
- Ballybeg loop 7.0 km away · 7.7 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Coolmelagh - Prospect Loop?
5.2 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 140 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 30 minutes.
How hard is the Coolmelagh - Prospect Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Coolmelagh - Prospect Loop start?
Starts at Car Park at Coolmelagh Trail Head sign 6km R746 Road, near Bunclody. The trailhead is at 52.68635, -6.58018 (Irish Grid S 96049 60381).
Can you bring a dog on the Coolmelagh - Prospect 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 Coolmelagh - Prospect Loop?
Bunclody Loafers. 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.