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Golf Club Bunclody
Name of Trail Bunclody Golf Club
Trailhead No Trailhead 
GPS Co-ordinates       52.665274- 6.659077
Google Map Link https://goo.gl/maps/YUpGtU58rQFn1mT66
Distance / Time
Grade Easy
Ascent
Terrain Road
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Bunclody Polo Club, Bunclody, Co.Wexford, Ireland
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Columbanus Way
Name of Trail Columbanus Way
Trailhead Tirlan Carrickduff Bunclody
GPS Co-ordinates     52.6569408 -6.6578714
Google Map Link https://goo.gl/maps/QKwgd3UQqj4WdA1YA
Distance / Time 13km      3hrs
Grade Moderate
Ascent 112m
Terrain Roads/ Forest Trail
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Coolmelagh walking trail ( Red )
Name of Trail Coolmelagh (Red)
Trailhead Coolmelagh
GPS Co-ordinates       52.68615 – 6.57963
Google Map Link https://goo.gl/maps/YaQrTMzL8SnWrJpL7
Distance / Time 13.3km  3hrs
Grade Moderate
Ascent 280m
Terrain Forest Trail
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This recently launched walk takes you through pine and beech forests up to the summit of Gibbet Hill.  A number of places on this hill you’ll notice some fine stone walls made out of flattish pieces of rock. In the eighteenth century there was a slate quarry on the hill.  In early May expect to see a carpet of bluebells, thriving quietly away beneath the beech trees.

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Craan Lane
Name of Trail Craan Lane
Trailhead Market Square Bunclody
GPS Co-ordinates      52.6555435 -6.6513263
Google Map Link https://goo.gl/maps/Q2oFK3nYbgfrzzwv9
Distance / Time 15 km    3-4hrs
Grade Moderate
Ascent 31m
Terrain Country Roads
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Gibbet Hill
Name of Trail Gibbet Hill ( Orange )
Trailhead Coolmelagh
GPS Co-ordinates        52.68636 – 6.57963
Google Map Link https://goo.gl/maps/gLqqFa934HwvGiWr5
Distance / Time 10 km      2hr
Grade Moderate
Ascent 210m
Terrain Forest Trail
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Bunclody

Bunclody Town has a rich heritage and it was felt that this could be further promoted. It was also recognised that there is a need to provide in-door facilities so that visitors have things to do when the weather is inclement. Some suggestions included a historical Museum. This could possibly be located in one of the vacant buildings in the Town. This could include a photographic exhibition and artefacts representing Bunclody’s history. Reference was made to ‘Enniscorthy Castle’ and how successfully this has promoted Enniscorthy’s heritage. Another excellent example is the ‘St Conall’s Museum and Heritage Centre’ in a small village called Glenties, County Donegal. According to the Rough Guide of Ireland it is one of the best small-Town museums in the country and displays much material of local interest, focusing on wildlife, Donegal’s railways, antiquities, and the effects of the Great Famine. It also holds a Summer School in late July, attracting hundreds of people to its exhibitions, seminars and literary debates.

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There are a wealth of historic houses
and gardens within close proximity to Bunclody including:

  • Newtownbarry House
  • Altamount Gardens
  • Huntington Castle
  • Borris Castle
  • Lucy’s Wood Garden
  • Tombrick Gardens

These gardens are members of either the Wexford or Carlow Garden Trails that are widely publicised nationally through websites or in brochures. It was recognised that because Bunclody is located on the border between Co. Carlow and Co. Wexford, visitors are not always aware of the gardens in close proximity to the Town.

It was felt very important that all of these attractions should be jointly publicised to visitors who are staying in Bunclody or the neighboring area.

Horse Riding
Anvil Lodge Riding School, Ballindaggin, Enniscorthy, County Wexford.

Horse riding:

The opportunity to do pony trekking in the mountains was considered and it was felt that current facilities are not well known. There is the Anvil Lodge Riding School based in Ballindaggan which is 11 km from Bunclody and it offers individual and group packages and it was felt that this could be promoted further.

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Johns Hill
Name of Trail John’s Hill – White Loop
Trailhead Kilbrannish Car Park
GPS Co-ordinates      52.6564606  -6.7545627
Google Map Link https://goo.gl/maps/1MiuAsTdWoEctWCe6
Distance / Time 11km    3hr 
Grade Moderate
Ascent
Terrain Forest Trail / Track
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Kilbrannish Loop
Name of Trail Kilbrannish Loop
Trailhead Kilbrannish Car Park
GPS Co-ordinates      52.6564606  -6.7545627
Google Map Link https://goo.gl/maps/1MiuAsTdWoEctWCe6
Distance / Time 5km   1hr 30min
Grade Easy
Ascent 310m
Terrain Forest Trail
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Kilbrannish South Forest ( Blue )
Name of Trail Kilbrannish South Forest ( Blue )
Trailhead Corraby Gap
GPS Co-ordinates       52.6558283 -6.7701055
Google Map Link https://goo.gl/maps/zThNJQMAgkG4dema7
Distance / Time 10.5km  3hr 10min
Grade Strenuous   (Long Loop)
Ascent 382m
Terrain Road / Forest Trail
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Kilbrannish South Forest ( Green )
Name of Trail Kilbrannish South Forest ( Green )
Trailhead Corraby Gap
GPS Co-ordinates    52.6558283 -6.7701055
Google Map Link https://goo.gl/maps/zThNJQMAgkG4dema7
Distance / Time 9.5 km  3hr
Grade Moderate (Medium Loop)
Ascent 382m
Terrain Road / Forest Trail
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Kilbrannish South Forest ( Red )
Name of Trail Kilbrannish South Forest ( Red )
Trailhead Corraby Gap
GPS Co-ordinates      52.6558283 -6.7701055
Google Map Link https://goo.gl/maps/zThNJQMAgkG4dema7
Distance / Time 6.5m     2hr
Grade Moderate (Short Loop)
Ascent 382m
Terrain Road / Forest Trail
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Kilbrannish South Forest ( White )
Name of Trail Kilbrannish South Forest ( White )
Trailhead Corraby Gap
GPS Co-ordinates     52.6558283 -6.7701055
Google Map Link https://goo.gl/maps/zThNJQMAgkG4dema7
Distance / Time 14 km   4hrs
Grade Moderate/Challenging
Ascent 390m
Terrain Road / Forest Trail
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Long Lane
Name of Trail Long Lane
Trailhead Market Square Bunclody
GPS Co-ordinates     52.6555435 -6.6513263
Google Map Link https://goo.gl/maps/Q2oFK3nYbgfrzzwv9
Distance / Time 8 km      2hrs
Grade Moderate
Ascent 31m
Terrain Country Roads
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Mountain Bike Trails:

There is an interest in developing mountain bike trails in the area. The mountain bike model in Ballyhoura, County Limerick was discussed and it was felt that this is a model that Bunclody could explore further to examine if it is possible to replicate in this locality. It is our understanding that this was developed as a joint venture between Ballyhoura Development and Fáilte Ireland and approximately 92 km were built on Coillte property with their permission.
However, if these are developed on land owned by Coillte, it is imperative that discussions take place with them initially to identify if this is compatible with their national strategy on ‘Off-Road Cycling, 2012’.
However, it is recognised in the Coillte report that mountain bike club activity is currently taking place in Deerpark / Kilbrannish at a moderate to high usage level. This mountain bike trail is promoted on the Trailbadger website and it profiles the facilities and a movie depicting features of the trail.
The cost of further developing these mountain bike trails is significant however, as substantial investment was required to develop the Ballyhoura mountain bike model on Coillte property. An alternative possibility for mountain bike related tourism could focus on private, commercial ‘trail centres’ which have become very popular in the UK in recent years, especially in Scotland and Wales. One such centre has opened in Ireland, near Roscrea, County Tipperary called ‘Bike Park Ireland’ which appears to be quite successful.

Racing 795 is a Mountain Biking and Triathlon club that involves cyclists, runners, swimmers and adventurers. Racing 795 was formed in 2008 with a mission to promote participation at all levels of triathlon and mountain biking in a friendly, supportive and enjoyable environment. The membership currently stands at around 50, mostly drawn from north Wexford and south Carlow. Competition and personal improvement is encouraged and their base is in Bunclody. Opportunities to develop tourism events in conjunction with this Club could be explored.

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Mt Leinster ( 9 Stones Car Park )
Name of Trail Mt Leinster ( 9 Stones Car Park )
Trailhead Open Mountain No Trailhead
GPS Co-ordinates        52.63726927530189, -6.793461471164923
Google Map Link https://goo.gl/maps/RA5vwbfdeGivE8ZH8
Distance / Time
Grade
Ascent
Terrain
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Coolmelagh
Name of Trail Prospect Loop ( Blue )
Trailhead Coolmelagh
GPS Co-ordinates        52.68636 – 6.57963
Google Map Link https://goo.gl/maps/fPmp6kTXA95JLVPy9
Distance / Time 5.4 km    1hr 30min
Grade Easy
Ascent 140m
Terrain Forest Trail
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