Siúl Ladhrú
Blackwater to the Unyoke
Very few trails can boast such a combination of Heritage and points of interest as Siúl Ladhrú. From a three hundred year old ‘Evergreen Oak’ ancient ‘Mass path’, beautiful church, not to mention walking in the footsteps of the mystical Ladhrú. Wander at your leisure by green pastures serene lakes through Wexford’s famous ‘Came and Kettle’ country.
Don’t Miss
1. St. Brigid’s Church. The beautiful Carolina Pine ceiling in St. Brigid’s Church was made by a local craftsman, James Shipley (1850 -1926). It was erected in 1899. Other examples of Shipley’s work include the Bishop’s Chair and the Stations of the Cross in the Church.
2. Killila Graveyard
3. Sinnott’s Corn Mill
4. Cros Ladhrú
5. Kame & Kettle Landscape
6. Ancient Mass Path
7. Site of Thirteen Evictions
8. Móinín Buí Burial Ground
9. Site of 1886 Eviction
Other Points of Note
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Picnic Area:
Public Toilets:
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Useful Information
Location Information
Trailhead: Bridge of Blackwater
Sat Nav:
Blackwater(Start): 52.446963, -6.347598
Unyoke (End): 52.453828, -6.400762
OSI Discovery Map Series: 69
Grid Reference: T 086 348
Parking:
Trail Information
Distance: 7.4 kilometres
Ascent:
Walking time: 1.5 hours
Waymarking: Purple
Grade: Moderate
Format: Linear
Surface:
Gates/Stiles:
Start/Finish: Bridge of Blackwater / The Trading Post Car and Caravan Park in the Unyoke
Equipment Recommended: No special equipment required

Getting Here
Directions From Wexford town: