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There are several suggested walking trails from Askamore village and they all head south past this point. The green Askamore loop is 6 km (3.7 miles) and walks a lollypop route around the woods and hill to the east. The blue Ballybeg loop is 9 km (5.6 miles), heading south towards Ballyduff. The purple Slieveboy loop is the longest at 12 km (7.5 miles), it traces the green and blue trails and adds an ascent of Slieveboy. The red St Brigid's loop is 10 km (6.2 miles) and heads off east to the village of Brideswell.

Ballyford Wood is an ancient forest with no evidence that it has ever been clear felled. The 200 acre site is biodiverse with a range of native tree and plant sepecies as well as a rich fauna of insects, birds and small mammels.

There are several waymarked walking trails to follow in Ballyfad Wood. Try the green Beech Trail (1.5km 0.9 miles), the red Bluebell Trail (3km 1.9 miles), the yellow Old Mass Path Trail (4.3km 2.7 miles) or the blue Ballyfad Trail (2.5km 1.6 miles).

Expect wide views of the lovely Wexford coastline from Ballyhealy Beach. This stretch of sand, nestled in Ireland's southeastern corner, is a delightful place for a stroll or a spot of wildlife watching.

On Ireland's southeastern corner, Ballyhealy Beach is a lovely place for a stroll. There's a car park and trails down to the sand here, enabling quick and easy access to walks with fine views of the Wexford coastline and out towards the Saltee Islands. Bring a picnic and your binoculars for a spot of birdwatching.

Charming Arthurstown is a historic hamlet developed in the 19th century by Lord Templemore as a coal import port. Its heart is picturesque King's Bay, where colorful houses form an arc around the bay. Right next to the 19th-century pier, you'll find a quiet pebble beach with stunning panoramic views across the Three Sisters estuary toward County Waterford.

This 25-meter-high lighthouse (115 steps to climb) was built at the end of the world in the 13th century, on the site of a fire that had been continuously maintained since the 5th century to guide boats. Below, foaming waves crash against the black schist rocks, swept along by strong winds.

Winter break until March – we hadn't been informed of that. The large parking lot was also locked up. Since it was empty enough in the stormy December weather, we were able to pull over and walk along the road for a bit. On this clear winter day, it was an incredible experience; the spray was flying onto the road.