Carrickbyrne Hill was once part of the Jeffares Estate. The oak wood is known locally as ‘Camp Field’. During the 1798 rebellion the insurgents gathered here before marching on New Ross.

The trees are mainly a coniferous international gathering, with representatives from Europe and North America including Douglas fir from Vancouver, Japanese larch from the east and native Scots pine. You will also find oak, beech, ash, rowan, and Spanish chestnut. Laurel, bramble and heather form the main ground cover of the wood. On the trail through the forest, one might spot a fox, rabbit, hare or hear the blackbird and thrush. The geology of the hill is ordcovician/granite; these rocks were formed during a period of volcanic activity about 400 million years ago.

Looking out over the low lying agriculture land, directly in front of you is a beautiful view of Bree Hill, another Coillte Forest which is noted for its aesthetic and recreational value.