The Top 11 Peaks in Wexford
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Wexford is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 11
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Wexford for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Wexford for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 8, 2025
The Blackstairs Mountains run roughly north/south along the border between County Carlow and County Wexford in Ireland. The highest peak is Mount Leinster with a total height of 2612 ft/ 796 metres. Blackstairs Mountain is a Hewitt at 735m.
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Nice trig pointed summit marked by a trig point and a rather large communication mast that is local landmark for miles around. Great hike to the top and lovely views over to Blackstairs mountain and the surrounding countryside.
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Croghan Mountain or Croghan Kinsella at 606 meters (1,988 ft), is the 211th–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin scale and the 258th–highest peak on the Vandeleur-Lynam scale. Croghan is …
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Tara Hill is an isolated hill and associated village near the Irish Sea coast in north County Wexford, Ireland. Though only 253 meters high, it dominates the landscape of northeast …
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Carrickbyrne Hill is a prominent hill in County Wexford beside the N25. It has a trig pointed summit and is a designated Marilyn having a prominence in excess of 150m. It has a trig pointed summit.
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Black Rock is the terminal peak of the eastern shoulder of Mount Leinster and is 599m high and marked with an imposting stone cairn. A good viewing point looking ahead at Mt Leinster East Top and Mt Leinster itself.
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Gibbet Hill (County Wexford) at 315m is a designated Marilyn. It has some masts and a cross to mark the summit.
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There is a Holy Cross and a commemorative stone at the top of Lacken Hill to the 2,000 or so rebels who died in the area during the Battle of …
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Carrigroe Hill is a mountain summit in the region in the county of Wexford, Ireland. It is 232 meters high with a prominence of 193 and as such is a designated Marilyn. It has a trig pointed summit.
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Slieveboy is a mountain located in north County Wexford. At 420m height it is a designated Marilyn. It has a trig pointed summit...which has seen better days!
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