South East Greenway
Greenway · Wexford and Kilkenny
South East Greenway is a 6.2 km easy waymarked linear route in Wexford and Kilkenny, starting near New Ross.
Grades by activity
Getting there
Starts at Rosbercon Car Park, New Ross, near New Ross.
Finishes at Glenmore, Kilkenny.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.3982, -6.9491
- Irish Grid reference
- S 71573 27893
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 Eireann Bus https://www.buseireann.ie
About the trail
This is Phase 1 (6.3km) of the South East Greenway and the first part of the 24km route connecting New Ross To Waterford City. This traffic free route for walking and cycling will run along an old railway line connecting the quays of Ireland’s oldest Viking City of Waterford to the Norman town of New Ross in Co Wexford, along the banks of the beautiful Barrow River, through the scenic countryside of South Kilkenny. In future phases it will include historic elements such as the Red Bridge and old rail tunnel at Mount Elliot and will ultimately connect to the renowned Watreford Greenway extending from Waterford City to Dungarvan.
- Waymarking
- Green signs with white text (Greenway signs)
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Wexford/Kilkenny/Waterford City & County Councils - Roads/Env. Dept.
Wexford/Kilkenny/Waterford City & County Councils - Roads/Env. Dept.
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- New Ross - Kelly's Wood - Lime Kiln Trail 2.3 km away · 0.5 km trail
- New Ross - Kelly's Wood - Oaklands Trail 2.3 km away · 2.1 km trail
- Lacken Hill & Dunbrody Forest Trail - Lacken Hilltop Trail 4.8 km away · 2.2 km trail
- Lacken Hill & Dunbrody Forest Trails - Forest of Dunbrody 4.8 km away · 1.5 km trail
- Lacken Hill & Dunbrody Forest Trails - Millstream Trail 4.8 km away · 11.9 km trail
- Lacken Hill & Dunbrody Forest Trails - Scarke Loop 4.8 km away · 6.6 km trail
Common questions
How long is the South East Greenway?
6.2 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 0 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour.
How hard is the South East Greenway?
It is graded Easy for both walking and cycling. Grades are set by Sport Ireland against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the South East Greenway start?
Starts at Rosbercon Car Park, New Ross, near New Ross. The trailhead is at 52.3982, -6.9491 (Irish Grid S 71573 27893).
Can you bring a dog on the South East Greenway?
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 South East Greenway without a car?
Bus Eireann Bus https://www.buseireann.ie.
Who manages the South East Greenway?
Wexford/Kilkenny/Waterford City & County Councils - Roads/Env. Dept.. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Wexford and Kilkenny
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.