Trails and Viewpoints in Co. Wexford
3 places
1.Edenvale Woods and Waterfall
hidden riverside trail with waterfalls and mill ruins
A hidden riverside forest on the outskirts of Castlebridge, Edenvale Woods follows the gentle River Sow past a series of waterfalls, mossy mill ruins, and an old stone bridge — a short, enchanting walk that still feels like a local secret.
- Highlights
- Multiple waterfalls along the River Sow
- Moss-covered 19th-century mill ruins
- Flat, buggy-friendly trail (~2.5 km)
2.Forth Mountain Walk
500-million-year-old Cambrian quartzite
A 235m quartzite ridge rising just southwest of Wexford Town — 500-million-year-old rock, sweeping coastal panoramas, and two waymarked trails steeped in 1798 Rebellion history.
- Highlights
- 500–600 million-year-old Cambrian quartzite — among the oldest rock in Ireland
- 1798 Rebellion sites: Three Rocks campsite, Ferrycarrig Castle, Barntown Castle
- Panoramic views across five counties on clear days
- Facilities
- Wheelchair access
3.Wells House & Gardens
a 480-acre Victorian estate with fairy trails, dragons and a Gruffalo walk
A Daniel Robertson-designed Victorian manor on 480 acres in the Wexford countryside, where woodland walks meet fairy trails, a Gruffalo trail, an animal farm, and beautifully restored terrace gardens — one of Ireland's top family attractions.
- Highlights
- Two 1.2km enchanted woodland walks with fairies, Gruffalos, trolls and a 20ft dragon
- Daniel Robertson-designed Victorian terrace gardens, restored to 1830s plans
- Adventure playground with adjacent picnic area
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Restrooms · Wheelchair access