Tintern Abbey 
Good to Know
Sat Nav: 52.236, -6.837
*These co-ordinates direct you to the front entrance of the Abbey to avoid unsurfaced lanes. Continue to the trailhead near the Abbey to start your walk.
OSI Discovery Map Series: 76
Grid Reference: S 795 101
Guided Tours: Y (Tintern Abbey)
Parking: Y
Don't Miss
- A Cistercian abbey (seasonal visitor centre).
- Colclough Walled Garden – a restored, working, Georgian walled garden (open all year).
- A haven for wildlife.
- The nearby village of Fethard on Sea with its amenities and beaches.
- Heritage features including the remnants of an 18th century demesne.
A Cistercian abbey, founded c.1200 by William, the Earl Marshall, and named after Tintern in Wales. The remains consist of nave, chancel, tower, chapel and cloister. It was partly converted into living quarters after 1541, and further adapted over the centuries. The Abbey was occupied by the Colclough family from the 16th Century until the 1960s.
Address: Saltmills, New Ross, Co. Wexford
Guided Tours: On request
Opening Times: Seasonal. Check Heritage Ireland website for details
Entrance Fee: Yes
Getting Here
From the R733, take the L4041 and, after 1km, turn right at the entrance to Tintern Abbey. Continue to Trailhead at the abbey. Alternative trailhead located in Saltmills village.
