Cam Eolaing: Woodland Trails, Gardens and Heritage

Around Cam Eolaing, woodland trails meet garden culture and history. Camolin Wood and the Millennium Forest are about four kilometres northwest of the village of Camolin. In Camolin itself, Ballymore Historic Features and Cois na hAbhann Garden Centre are among the places of particular interest. This gives you different options to consider for your stay – from woodland walks to heritage and local produce.

Woodland trails of varying lengths

The woodland at Camolin is a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees and is also known by the historic name Whites Wood. In Camolin Wood, a circular trail passes through the Millennium Forest. If you are looking for a route with a specified distance, you can follow the Millennium Forest Loop: the circular trail is three kilometres long and rated moderate. Camolin Wood also has several kilometres of woodland trails and paths for longer walks. You can walk the moderate, three-kilometre Millennium Forest Loop as a circular route, or take longer walks along the several kilometres of woodland trails and paths in Camolin Wood.

This distinction is useful when planning your day: you can consider a route with a specified length and difficulty, or opt for a longer walk along the woodland trails. The woodland landscape therefore combines a clearly described route with additional trails for those who want to spend longer out walking.

Heritage in Camolin

Ballymore Historic Features is part of the Wexford Heritage Trail and includes the Phoebe Donovan Art Gallery as well as Ballymore Church and its adjoining cemetery, dating from 1869. The historic outdoor sites also include an old church and cemetery, an enclosed site of a 14th-century Norman castle, a holy well, a millpond and a historic dwelling. Together, these features represent different aspects of the area: religious sites, a medieval castle complex and other historic buildings and sites.

If you would like to visit Ballymore Historic Features, it is best to check access in advance. This lets you plan around current visiting arrangements.

Garden culture and local produce

Cois na hAbhann Garden Centre in Camolin has been awarded five stars by Bord Bia. The site is also home to the Bay Tree Restaurant, which specialises in lunch and homemade cakes. If you would like to eat there, check current availability in advance.

Fat Tomato is a thriving market garden in Ballymore near Camolin. More than 500 rare and organic varieties are grown there with a focus on flavour. The farm shop offers seasonal produce, artisan preserves, seeds, plants and food-related gifts. This makes Fat Tomato a different kind of destination from the woodland trails or heritage sites: the focus here is on growing and food.

More things to explore in County Wexford

County Wexford also offers distinctive destinations for anyone looking to explore beyond Cam Eolaing. The Irish National Heritage Park in County Wexford is a 35-acre open-air museum with 16 reconstructed sites. It offers activities, reconstructions, workshops and courses for visitors of all ages. At Hook Lighthouse, guided tours explore 800 years of lighthouse history; the lighthouse stands at the tip of the Hook Peninsula in County Wexford.

Ferns offers different ways to explore history: Ferns Castle was built around 1200 by William, Earl Marshal, while the Ferns Tapestry is 15 metres long and consists of 25 illustrated panels. The Ferns Village Heritage Trail is just under 2.5 kilometres long. For nature and walking, a nature trail at Curracloe Beach leads through the dunes and introduces visitors to the local flora and fauna. County Wexford also has the Wexford Walking Trails network, with more than 80 marked trails at 39 locations.

When looking for a holiday rental, it helps to distinguish between the nearby woodland trails and places in Camolin on the one hand, and the diverse attractions across County Wexford on the other. First consider whether woodland, garden culture and local heritage or a wider range of regional destinations should shape your stay.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Taghmon, Bridgetown, Blackwater, Castlebridge, Rosslare, Fethard, Oulart and Gorey.

Go to the main travel overview: County Wexford.