Bunclody – Coolmelagh 
Good to Know
OSI Discovery Map Series: 62 (trailhead) Walks on 68 & 69 also
Grid Reference: S 963 604
Guided Tours: N
Parking: Y
BunclodyThree looped walks climb to Gibbet Hill. Gibbet is an old English name for Hanging Hill. This hints to a place of execution where beautiful views meant that, no matter what your crime, your last sight on earth was heavenly. These loops on forest roads all rise with a steady climb close to the top of Gibbet Hill with breathtaking views on offer.
Don’t Miss
- Windmills and a Marian Year cross at the summit where the gibbet once stood.
- Views of Counties Wexford, Carlow and Wicklow.
- All kinds of native wildlife, such as Irish hare, fox, badger, Peregrine falcon, hen harrier raven.
- The colour of the changing seasons
Trail
Distance
Ascent
Walking time
Waymarking
Grade
Prospect Loop
5.4 km (3.4 miles)
140m
1hr 30min
Blue
Easy
Gibbet Hill
10km (6.25 miles)
210m
2 hours
Orange
Moderate
Coolmelagh
13.3km (8.3 miles)
280m
3 hour 30 min
Red
Moderate
Distance: 5.4km (3.4 miles)
Ascent: 140m
Walking time: 1hr 30min
Waymarking: Blue
Grade Easy
Distance : 10km (6.25 miles)
Ascent : 210m
Walking time: 2hr
Waymarking: Orange
Grade: Moderate
s.
Distance:13.3km (8.3 miles)
Ascent: 280m
Walking time: 3hr 30min
Waymarking: Red
Grade: Moderate
Getting Here
From Bunclody take the Carnew Road R746 for 6km tothe forest entrance.
