Rosslare Harbour Cliff Walk

Grade:         Easy

Distance:    3 km (1.9 miles)

Waymarking: Red

Trailhead:   Rosslare Harbour Viewing Point

Sat Nav: 52.2512, -6.3427

Parking:  Free car park at the trailhead and at the  playground

Trail Description

Rosslare Harbour Cliff Walk  starts at the Viewing Point overlooking Rosslare Ferryport. The early part of the trail looks down on the busy Europort. Ferries from Wales, France, and Spain dock continuously and load and discharge passenger traffic, freight and imported vehicles. On land, you will pass dwellings once used to house Coastguards, Lighthouse keepers or Lifeboat men’s families.

At the southern edge of the village, the path overlooks Moran’s Bay and the natural sand dunes below the cliff. Spot seals swimming playfully near the shore.

Just before the playground, the path divides. The Village Loop turns back through the village toward the trailhead at the Viewing Point. The Cliff Walk path continues straight on alongside Moran’s Bay towards Greenore Point. Tuskar Lighthouse stands proudly on the horizon while seabirds soar across the seascape.

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Don't Miss...

    • The World War 2 observation posts and gun positions used by the military
    • The sandy beach, popular for both swimming and fishing
    • Watch out for hawks hovering over the dunes below in search of prey
    • The adult outdoor gym
    • The children’s playground

Useful Trail Information

OSI Discovery Map Series 77

Grid Reference:  T131 124

Ascent: negligible

Walking time:  45-60 minutes

Format: Linear

Multi-User Accessible Trail: Yes

Surface: Mixed surfaces

Gates/Stiles: 

Start/Finish: Rosslare Harbour Viewing Point

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Other Useful Information

Equipment Recommended: No special equipment required

Mobile Coverage: Generally Good

Picnic Area:  Picnic benches along the trail

Public Toilets:  

Facilities: There is a selection of retail, food and fuel services within the village and port.

Dogs: Dogs must be kept under control at all times.
You must clean up after your dog if it fouls in a public place.

Rosslare Harbour Village map

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Getting Here

Take the N25 towards Rosslare Harbour and continue until you arrive in Rosslare Harbour village. You will pass a supermarket on your left and a church on your right. After the supermarket, there is an exit on your left to the car park where the trailhead is located. (before you go down the hill into the port)

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