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.
Don't Miss...
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- 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
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.
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)