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Section 2 - Wexford

Wellington Bridge - Ballyhack/Passage East

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Description

On this section of the route you will discover ancient ruins, quiet country lanes, hidden coves and stunning coastal landscapes.  The route out of Wellingtonbridge heads north along the R738 before joining smaller roads looping back towards the coast.  Enjoying cycling along the coast through St. Kieran’s and Saltmills.  Take time out to stop at Tintern Abbey and Colclough Walled Garden to explore the Abbey and the recently restored walled gardens.

Fethard -on -sea is a great stop for refreshments before embarking on the next leg of the journey.  If time is with you take a short detour down to Carnivan Bay, one of Wexford’s most stunning beaches and best kept secret.  Next head for the renowned Hook Peninsula.

Do note that while the official EuroVelo route does not bring cyclists to the lighthouse which is out at the furthesmost point of Hook Head Peninsula, it is well worth exploring. The lighthouse is a 5km detour off the the route but here you will discover stunning coastal landscapes and the oldest operational lighthouse in the world. Headin north again along the route you arrive at Duncannon village, a bustling tourist spot in the summer months. This section ends in Ballyhack a short spin from Duncannon from where you can take the ferry across to Passage East Ferry in Co Waterford and continue along the EuroVelo route.

Section Notes:

The intention of this loop northwards after Wellingtonbridge is not to make you cycle further but to avoid the busy R733 road. It is a heavily used regional road and despite the fact that it is relatively narrow traffic tends to travel fast. You should also be aware that while the loop of the R733 it is a safer option for cyclists the road surface is currenly poor. it is all ridable but if you have narrow tyres it will be slower.

The ferry between Ballyhack and Passage East runs continuously from 7.00am until 8:00pm (9:00pm June, July August). The cost is €1.50 per cyclists payable on board by cash or card.  https://www.passageferry.ie/

Distances

Wellingtonbridge to Saltmills 20km

Saltmills to Fethard-on-Sea  8km

Fethard-on-Sea to Hook Lighthouse 13km

Hook Lighthouse to Duncannon 14km

Duncannon to Ballyhack 5k

Points of Interest

Historic Site: 3

  • Explore the remains of an 11th Century Cicstercian Abbey at Tintern and the beautifully restored Colclough Walled Garden Seperate or combined Entry Tickets available. Grounds free to enter.

  • Ballyhack Castle is a large Norman tower house built in the 15th Century.

  • Prominent fort overlooking the Waterford Estuary at Duncannon.

Visitor Attractions: 2

  • Hook Lighthouse, the oldest operational lighthouse in the world.

  • The Irish Experience is based in Fethard-On-Sea on the stunning Hook Peninsula offering Sunset Kayaking, Sea Cave Kayaking, Coastal Canyoneering, SUP & Snorkelling. There is an impressive variety of Sea Caves and coastal landscape to...

Beaches: 1

  • Cullenstown Strand is one of Wexford’s many award winning beaches located on the East Coast just 3km from Carrig-on-Bannow.

Natural Attractions and Gardens: 1 Towns and Villages: 5

  • The last stop on Section1 and start of Section 2 of Eurovelo1, Wellingtonbridge is a busy little village with lots of facilities and amenities.

  • Carrig-on-Bannow is a small sleepy rural village on the Norman Way. and a traditional Irish music stronghold in County Wexford.

  • Fethard-on-Sea is a coastal village steeped in history with modern amenities, facilities and accommodation options.

  • A popular tourist resort in summer, Duncannon has lots of local amenities, places to eat, drink and sleep. There is also a seasonal tourist information centre opposite the entrance to the beach. To find out more visit: duncannonvillage.ie

  • Ballyhack village is the last stop on this section before boarding the ferry across the river to Passage East.

Campsites: 1

  • Roches Campsite is located 5km west of Wellingtonbridge on a sea inlet called Bannow Bay.

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Hook Lighthouse [Doug Corrie]

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Section 2

Wellington Bridge - Ballyhack/Passage East: 50

  • Elevation
  • Historic Site
  • Visitor Attractions
  • Beaches
  • Natural Attractions and Gardens
  • Towns and Villages
  • Campsites