Walk first.
Pub grub after.

SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2026

A mountain day, then food together.

You do not need to be the fittest, the fastest or have everything figured out. You just need to show up.

We are taking the Raheenleagh Croghan Trail on the Wicklow-Wexford border. It gives us a clear starting point, a manageable challenge and a return to the same car park.

Meet

09:15 at Raheenleagh Forest Car Park Entrance

Start

09:30 sharp

Distance

Approximately 8 km return

Walking time

Allow 3 to 3.5 hours

Terrain

Forest tracks, uphill sections and potentially wet, exposed ground

Finish

Approximately 12:30 to 13:00

Food

Approximately 13:30 to 14:00 at Woodenbridge

Cost

The walk is free. Pay for your own food and drinks.

Meeting point

Raheenleagh Forest Car Park Entrance
Ballyfad, County Wexford
GPS: 52.781863, -6.291905

Use the forest entrance as the group assembly point. The route returns to the same parking area, so there is no need to move cars between trailheads.

About the walk

Croghan Mountain stands at approximately 606 metres above sea level. The route offers wide countryside views and, in clear conditions, views towards the Irish Sea.

The terrain can be wet and exposed. Wear proper walking footwear, bring weather-appropriate layers and carry water. Message Naoki if you are unsure whether the route suits you.

Food afterwards

The proposed stop is The Goldmines Bistro at Woodenbridge Hotel and Lodge, Vale of Avoca, Garnagowlan, Arklow, County Wicklow, Y14 XT95. It has parking, group dining and a lunch menu without travelling into a busy town centre.