Kilanerin – Curragh Woods 
Good to Know
Sat Nav: 52.726, -6.275
OSI Discovery Map Series: 62
Grid Reference: T 166 654
Guided Tours: N
Parking: Y
Don’t Miss
- Wexford Lavender Farm next to Curragh Wood with two acres of lavender for distilling, a gift shop and the Purple Haze Cafe with freshly baked goods and lunches.
- Newly restored Pugin-style interior painted St. Peter & Paul’s Church, in the centre of the picturesque village of Kilanerin.
- Noel Murphy’s friendly shop, post office and pub. The hub of the village where you can buy anything from a needle to an anchor. Advice on local information is freely given.
For more local information please visit www.kilanerin.com
Spelled either Kilanerin or Killinierin, the Irish Coill an Iarainn means the Wood of the Iron. The Kilanerin / Curragh Woods walk passes through 100 acres of native mixed woodland. Among the trees that can be seen are alder, ash, birch, hawthorn, oak, holly, willow, non-native beech, spruce and larch. In the Ballynestragh Estate, you can see Australian eucalyptus from the edge of the woods.
In our four seasons, a variety of carpets are rolled out underfoot for the welcome walker. The colour and splendour are provided by bluebells, violets, ferns, rushes, foxgloves, wild orchids, and a wide magical range of fungi. With the gentle flowing sound of the river that meanders its way through the two woods, starting out as Errity’s Stream flowing into the ‘Mill River’ coupled with the constant melodic music from the wide variety of birdlife occupying the trees and hedgerows, a great sense of serenity is created as you walk.
The combined loops of Kilanerin and Curragh Woods form a figure eight walk linked briefly by road and footpath, while separately they provide a shorter, refreshing looped stroll. From the Kilanerin side, the remains of a mass path used by many people years ago to get to Kilanerin Church can still be seen. From the Curragh side, which has an upper and lower level, there are wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. The two walks together provide an oasis of natural habitat and an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon with family and friends of all ages.
The Kilanerin Loop has been re-developed to make it accessible for buggies and off-road wheelchairs. The wheelchairs can be obtained from Kilanerin Community Centre by arrangement. Call (0402) 44555 or email admin@kilanerin.com in advance of use.

Trail
Distance
Ascent
Walking time
Waymarking
Grade
Kilanerin Loop
3 km (1.9 miles)
30m
45 min
Red
Easy
Curragh Loop
3.5km (2.2 miles)
20m
1 hour
White
Moderate
Kilanerin/Curragh
6.5km (4 miles)
50m
1 hour 45 min
Red/White
Moderate
Distance: 3 km (1.9 miles)
Ascent: 30m
Walking time: 45 minutes
Waymarking: Red
Grade: Easy
Distance: 3.5km (2.2 miles)
Ascent: 20m
Walking time: 1 hour
Waymarking: White
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 6.5km (4 miles)
Ascent: 50m
Walking time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Waymarking: Red/White
Grade: Moderate
Getting Here
Take exit 22 from Dublin/Wexford on the M11, to first exit beside strawberry farm. Take immediate right across railway bridge, straight up through the crossroad, on past Woodlands B&B. Starting point will be further up on left.