Kilanerin - Curragh Woods Loop
Grade
Moderate
Length
3 km
Time
50 mins
Format
Loop
Ascent
14 m
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Waymarking
White arrow
Start Point
Kilaneran Entrance to Woods
Finish Point
Kilaneran Entrance to Woods
Nearest Town to Start
Kilanerin Village
Grid Ref.
T 166 654
Lat. and Long.
52.726734, -6.275094
On the edge of the beautiful village of Kilanerin this walk begins and ends with a short sectioin of public road then follows forest road and forest track through woods, bursting with native trees (like ash, birch, alder, hawthorn, holly), plenty of birds, butterflies and wild life with a section beside a fast flowing meandering stream. Some fine scenery in particular on the upper sections.
Maps and other information
External Links
Trail Management
Kilanerin Ballyfad Community Development Group Office 089 445 6184
Facilities
Car parking, shop with petrol pumps and pub. Lavender farm and café/gift shop, B&B
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 62
Public Transportation
None
There is a busy road dividing the two loops of about 100 yard crossing. From April to September the Wexford Lavender Farm can be accessed. This trail has been resurfaced and can now be walked all year round.