Wexford Walking Trails together with Wexford Country Council, Healthy Wexford and the Irish Farmer’s Association are inviting you to get outdoors and explore some of Wexford’s fabulous country trails. The walks will take place on our established and fully Sport Ireland accredited trails. The trails are mainly graded as moderate and are suitable for people with a moderate level of fitness but care is required. Good outdoor walking footwear, suitable clothing and snacks/drinks are all recommended.
DETAILS
| Where |
Croghan Mountain /Raheenleagh |
| Date and Time |
Sunday 26th April 2026 2:00pm – 4;30pm |
| Meeting At |
Entrance to Ratheenleagh Wind Farm Sat Nav: 52.781807, -6.291854 |
| Trail Details | Croghan Trail |
| Distance | 8 Km with an ascent of 300m |
| Category | Moderate to Strenuous |
| Duration |
2 hours 30 minutes approx Teas/coffees/biscuits will be served in the Ballyfad Community Centre after the walk |
The walk commences at the entrance to Ratheenleagh Windfarm on the Ballyfad-Woodenbridge Road. The Irish name for Croghan is Cruachán Chinnsealaigh which signifies the association of the area with the ancient Uí Chinnsealaigh clan. A plaque at the entrance to the Ratheenleagh Wood records that the rebel army camped in this area for a period in late June 1798 after their defeat at Vinegar Hill. The area on the north-eastern flank of the mountain at Ballinvalley was the subject of Ireland’s only gold rush. Nuggets of gold were found in the stream (the Gold Mines River) and once word got out there was a rush of people to the area. It estimated that over 3,000 ounces of gold were removed by panning.
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