Kilanerin - Kilanerin/Curragh Woods Trail
Walking Trail · Wexford
Kilanerin - Kilanerin/Curragh Woods Trail is a 5.8 km moderate waymarked loop in Wexford, starting near Kilanerin Village.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 35 mins |
Getting there
Starts at Kilaneran Entrance to Woods, near Kilanerin Village.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.72673, -6.27509
- Irish Grid reference
- T 166 654
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 62
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
On the edge of the beautiful village of Kilanerin this walk on forest road, forest track, roadside footpath and a short section fn public road takes the walker through woods, bursting with native trees (like ash, birch, alder, hawthorn, holly), plenty of birds, butterflies and wild life with sections beside a fast flowing meandering stream. Some fine scenery in particular on the upper sections.
Before you go
There is a busy road dividing the two loops of about 100 yard crossing. From April to September the Wexford Lavender Farm can be accessed from the Curragh side. The Curragh side of the trail has been resurfaced and can now be walked all year round. The Kilanerin side is now buggy and all terrain wheelchair accessible with pre booking from Kilanerin Sports Centre.
- Waymarking
- Red and white arrows
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Kilanerin Ballyfad Community Development Association
Kilanerin Ballyfad Community Development Group Office 089 445 6184
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Kilanerin - Curragh Woods Loop 0 m away · 3 km trail
- Kilanerin - Kilanerin Woods Loop 0 m away · 2.8 km trail
- Abbey Wood Trail 3.5 km away · 2.8 km trail
- Coolgreany Ballyfad Wood Beech Trail 3.5 km away · 1.2 km trail
- Coolgreany Ballyfad Wood Bluebell Trail 3.5 km away · 2.4 km trail
- Coolgreany Ballyfad Wood Linear Trail 3.5 km away · 2.4 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Kilanerin - Kilanerin/Curragh Woods Trail?
5.8 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 14 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 35 mins.
How hard is the Kilanerin - Kilanerin/Curragh Woods Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Kilanerin - Kilanerin/Curragh Woods Trail start?
Starts at Kilaneran Entrance to Woods, near Kilanerin Village. The trailhead is at 52.72673, -6.27509 (Irish Grid T 166 654).
Can you bring a dog on the Kilanerin - Kilanerin/Curragh Woods 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 Kilanerin - Kilanerin/Curragh Woods Trail?
Kilanerin Ballyfad Community Development Association. 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.