Slieveboy Loop
Walking Trail · Wexford
Slieveboy Loop is a 10.9 km moderate waymarked loop in Wexford, starting near Carnew.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 3 hours 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Church Carpark, Askamore Village, near Carnew.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.67207, -6.47908
- 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 loop follows purple arrows in a clockwise loop through Askamore Forest, on sandy lane, forest road, forest track and tarred road. It climbs and descends steadily on the access lane to the loop while the loop itself is more-or-less level, apart from a gradual ascent and descent towards the southern end and an ascent and descent along the slopes of Slieveboy. There are some fine views of the surrounding countryside.
Before you go
Trekking shoes are required, take caution on minor roads.
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Askamore Community Council
Wexford Tourist Information Office Quay Front Wexford Town Wexford Republic of Ireland Telephone: +353 53 9123111 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.
- Askamore Loop 0 m away · 5.3 km trail
- Ballybeg loop 0 m away · 7.7 km trail
- St Brigid's Loop Askamore 0 m away · 10.2 km trail
- Coolmelagh - Coolmelagh Loop 7.0 km away · 12.5 km trail
- Coolmelagh - Gibbet Hill Loop 7.0 km away · 9 km trail
- Coolmelagh - Prospect Loop 7.0 km away · 5.2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Slieveboy Loop?
10.9 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 300 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 3 hours 30 minutes.
How hard is the Slieveboy Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Slieveboy Loop start?
Starts at Church Carpark, Askamore Village, near Carnew. The trailhead is at 52.67207, -6.47908.
Can you bring a dog on the Slieveboy 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 Slieveboy Loop?
Askamore Community Council. 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.