COURTOWN WOODS
COURTOWN
WOODS
POCKET IRELAND › Place Guides › Courtown Woods
This delightful coastal woodland provides an idyllic, cool green respite from the bustling harbour nearby. The quite Owenavorragh River makes its way gently through the landscape and the density of the woods creates an immersive, cathedral-like hush.
Exotic and Native Flora
Originally cultivated in the 19th century by the Earls of Courtown, these pre-Famine lands feature an extraordinary arboretum. Walkers frequently marvel at the towering Californian redwoods, Japanese cedars, and majestic cedars of Lebanon that thrive alongside native oak and ash.
Ancient Cross
The woods safeguard fascinating archaeological treasures, most notably the 2.5-metre-tall High Cross of Kilbride - a beautifully weathered, inscribed relic standing as a silent sentinel since the 9th or 10th century.
Ballinatray Bridge
Peering through the dense, verdant foliage, you can catch a glimpse of the imposing Ballinatray Bridge. As one of the tallest stone viaducts in Ireland, it cuts a striking and dramatic silhouette against the natural backdrop.
Trails
Four distinct, waymarked routes (the River Walk, Canal Walk, Top Walk, and High Cross Walk) guide visitors through diverse terrains, offering immersive viewpoints over the riverbanks and out toward the nearby beaches.
General Information
Address
Ballinatray Lower, Courtown, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Accessibility
The woodland features recently upgraded, multi-access trail surfaces that are flat and smooth, making them highly suitable for wheelchair users, buggies, and those with reduced mobility. Dedicated disabled parking spaces and accessible seating benches are also available on-site.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry
FREE
Parking
FREE parking is available across multiple access points, including the main woodland car park on the Ballinatray road and the leisure centre car park.
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