Kiltealy Ballycrystal Trail
Walking Trail · Wexford
Kiltealy Ballycrystal Trail is a 4.2 km moderate waymarked loop in Wexford, starting near Kiltealy.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Forest entrance about 5 km from Kiltealy, near Kiltealy.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.60638, -6.74295
- Irish Grid reference
- S 858 512
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 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.
Public transport
Bus
About the trail
Mainly following forest roads, this walk offers a tranquil escape with peaceful breaks at bubbling streams, the chance to hear birdsong, see deer, rabbits, foxes and hares, while birds of prey hunt the valley, fragrant pine scents the air and foxglove and many mountain grasses surround. A spur to a viewing point gives fine views towards the Blackstairs Mountains.
- Waymarking
- Pink arrow on black background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Kiltealy Walking Trails
Kiltealy Walking Trails
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Kiltealy Cullentra Trail 4.5 km away · 6.3 km trail
- The Columban Way - Nine Stones to Magany 4.8 km away · 50.1 km trail
- Kilbrannish Loop 5.6 km away · 5.1 km trail
- Windfarm Loop 5.6 km away · 3.2 km trail
- John's Hill Loop 5.6 km away · 11 km trail
- Kilbrannish North to Kilbrannish South Trail 5.6 km away · 14 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Kiltealy Ballycrystal Trail?
4.2 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 85 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 30 minutes.
How hard is the Kiltealy Ballycrystal Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Kiltealy Ballycrystal Trail start?
Starts at Forest entrance about 5 km from Kiltealy, near Kiltealy. The trailhead is at 52.60638, -6.74295 (Irish Grid S 858 512).
Can you bring a dog on the Kiltealy Ballycrystal 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.
Can you get to the Kiltealy Ballycrystal Trail without a car?
Bus.
Who manages the Kiltealy Ballycrystal Trail?
Kiltealy Walking Trails. 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.