Wexford Section of Eurovelo 1
Road Cycling Trail · Wexford
Wexford Section of Eurovelo 1 is a 98.7 km challenging waymarked linear route in Wexford, starting near Rosslare and Ballyhack.
Note from the trail operator
This route can be done in either direction and is signposted both ways
As recorded in the register on 2026-09-01. Check with Wexford County Council Wexford before travelling.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycling | Challenging | Challenging | 6 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Rosslare Harbour or Ballyhack, near Rosslare and Ballyhack.
Finishes at Ballyhack or Rosslare Harbour.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.2505, -6.33465
- Irish Grid reference
- SM 04247 70227
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
The Eurovelo Cycling Route through South County Wexford is a scenic cycling route that takes you along some of the County’s lesser-known highways and byways from Rosslare Harbour in the East to New Ross in the West. Some highlights along the way: Rosslare Harbour Visit the oldest Marian shrine in Ireland at Lady’s Island A tour to Saltee Islands in Kilmore Quay if you have spare time Tintern Abbey in Saltmills Hook Lighthouse Duncannon Fort Winding through the lowlands of South Wexford, taking in the historical Norman Way, this trail a relatively easy and relaxing cycling route to amble along at your own pace.
- Waymarking
- White sign with EuroVelo logo
Who manages it
Wexford County Council Wexford
Wexford County Council Wexford
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.
- Rosslare Harbour Clifftop Walk 508 m away · 1.8 km trail
- Rosslare Harbour Village Trail 508 m away · 2.6 km trail
- Ballytrent Loop 2.5 km away · 6.3 km trail
- St Helen's to Carne Trail 2.5 km away · 4.1 km trail
- Carne Churchtown Trail 5.9 km away · 4.7 km trail
- Carne Carnsore Point Trail 5.9 km away · 6.9 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Wexford Section of Eurovelo 1?
98.7 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 646 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 6 hours.
How hard is the Wexford Section of Eurovelo 1?
Sport Ireland grades it Challenging. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Wexford Section of Eurovelo 1 start?
Starts at Rosslare Harbour or Ballyhack, near Rosslare and Ballyhack. The trailhead is at 52.2505, -6.33465 (Irish Grid SM 04247 70227).
Who manages the Wexford Section of Eurovelo 1?
Wexford County Council Wexford. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-09-01.