Three Rocks Trail
Walking Trail · Wexford
Three Rocks Trail is a 13.3 km moderate waymarked linear route in Wexford, starting near Wexford Town Centre 4km from Ferrycarrig Trailhead.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 4 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Ferrycarrig Castle Car Park, near Wexford Town Centre 4km from Ferrycarrig Trailhead.
Finishes at Forest Car Park at Skeeter Park.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.3514, -6.50991
- Irish Grid reference
- T 017 234
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 77
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
Wexford Bus passes Ferrycarrig trailhead
About the trail
This trail leads the walker along part of the route traversed by the Wexfordmen/Pikemen during the 1798 Rebellion and passes alongside historical and archaeological landmarks, a number of which are listed monuments. There is a mixture of terrains such as country roads, pedestrian footpaths, forestry roads and wooded and open pathways. There are panoramic hilltop views across Wexford, the Wexford coastline and neighbouring Counties. The natural vegetation such as heather and furze along the route also provides an added attraction.
- Waymarking
- Brown finger signs on road sections and blue arrows on off-road sections
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Barntown Heritage Group
Barnstown Heritage Group, Email: [email protected] and / or [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.
- Wexford Cycle Hub Loop 1 3.2 km away · 53.3 km trail
- Wexford Cycle Hub Loop 2 3.2 km away · 36 km trail
- Wexford Cycle Hub Loop 3 3.2 km away · 77.3 km trail
- Carrigfoyle - Forest Trail 4.3 km away · 0.7 km trail
- Carrigfoyle - Windgap Trail 4.3 km away · 1 km trail
- The Rocks Trails - Family Trail 4.6 km away · 0.7 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Three Rocks Trail?
13.3 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 205 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 4 hours.
How hard is the Three Rocks Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Three Rocks Trail start?
Starts at Ferrycarrig Castle Car Park, near Wexford Town Centre 4km from Ferrycarrig Trailhead. The trailhead is at 52.3514, -6.50991 (Irish Grid T 017 234).
Can you bring a dog on the Three Rocks 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 Three Rocks Trail without a car?
Wexford Bus passes Ferrycarrig trailhead.
Who manages the Three Rocks Trail?
Barntown Heritage Group. 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.