Wexford: Raven Point Nature Reserve

The Raven Point Nature Reserve Loop near Curracloe in County Wexford is a scenic, flat coastal loop that combines pine woodlands with wide open sandy beaches. Distance: ~7 km – 9 km Duration: 2 – 2.5 hours Difficulty: Easy (flat terrain on sand and forest paths) Trailhead: Raven Wood Car Park (North Curracloe Beach entrance) Morning Departure (Dublin to Wexford / Rosslare Line) Outbound Train: 10:30 AM departure from Dublin Connolly (Irish Rail Rosslare Europort line). Arrival: 1:00 PM at Wexford Station (Note: Wexford Station is the ideal exit stop for Raven Point/Curracloe, as it is directly north of Rosslare Strand and closer to the trailhead). Take the TFI Local Link (Route 387 / WX90) or Bus Éireann Route 379 from Wexford Station towards Curracloe (~15–20 mins). Hiking Time Window 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Walk the Raven Point Nature Reserve Loop (~7–9 km easy flat loop through pine forest and along Curracloe Beach). 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM: Grab late lunch or coffee in Curracloe village or back near Wexford Station waterfront. Evening Return (Wexford / Rosslare Line back to Dublin) Option A (Standard Return): Catch the evening return train departing Wexford Station at ~5:30 PM–6:00 PM, arriving back in Dublin around 8:30 PM. Option B (Later Return via Wexford Bus / Expressway): If you prefer to stay longer in the evening, coaches run regularly back to Dublin City Centre until 7:30 PM–8:30 PM. Key Reminders 1. Book Irish Rail Tickets Online: Sunday trains on the Rosslare line require advance booking at irishrail.ie to guarantee seat reservations. 2. Taxi Booking: If taking a taxi from Wexford Station to Curracloe, pre-book your return pickup time with a local taxi service to ensure smooth connection to your evening train. After the exploration we will see which the best option to use.