Coolmelagh - Gibbet Hill Loop
Grade
Moderate
Length
9 km
Time
2 hours
Format
Loop
Ascent
210 m
Dogs Allowed
On a lead
Waymarking
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Start Point
Car Park at Coolmelagh Trail Head sign 6km R746 Road
Finish Point
Car Park at Coolmelagh Trail Head sign 6km R746 Road
Nearest Town to Start
Bunclody
Grid Ref.
S 96049 60381
Lat. and Long.
52.68635, -6.58018
This trail is a looped walk that climbs up along forest tracks up to the top of Gibbet Hill. The name comes from an old English word which translates into ‘Hanging Hill’ which hints of a place of execution. There are breath-taking views of Wexford, Wicklow & Carlow. The Marion statute which was constructed in 1954 is on the site of ‘Hanging Hill’. There are also wind turbines which provide energy to the national grid.
Maps and other information
Trail Management
Bunclody Loafers | email: laoisger@gmail.com
Feedback | email: office@wexfordwalkingtrail.ie
Facilities
Car park
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheets 62 and 68