Rosslare offers travellers a clear choice between coastal scenery, golf and active pursuits.

Rosslare Strand: A Coast of Sand and Stones

Rosslare Strand lies at the southern edge of Wexford Harbour. The beach is made up of sand and stones and stretches along the southern peninsula. This means the coast is characterised by more than just a sandy beach: the mix of materials on the shore is also part of its character. Travellers looking to make the coast the focus of their trip will find a clearly defined landscape highlight here in Rosslare.

Golf with Two Distinct Profiles

Rosslare Golf Links was founded in 1905 and welcomes visitors all year round. Visitor arrangements may change, so check the latest information before your round. Seven holes of the Old Course run along the coast. Burrow Links is a 12-hole executive links course. The courses therefore differ in the features highlighted here: for the Old Course, seven holes are noted as running along the coast; Burrow Links is distinguished by its length and its classification as an executive links course.

These differences give you a practical starting point for planning your golf without treating the two courses as identical. If the location of individual holes along the coast matters to you, the information about the Old Course is particularly relevant. If you are looking for a course with a stated hole count and executive classification, Burrow Links is described by those features.

Bike Hire, Walking and Activities at the Sports Centre

Active Breaks is based at the main beach car park in Rosslare Strand. Its offerings include bike hire and Nordic walking. As seasonal operations and the location may change, check the latest information before your visit. For cycling trips with children, Active Breaks hires out children’s bikes, as well as child seats, helmets and bike trailers for up to two children.

Rosslare Community & Sports Centre also offers several kinds of exercise and play. These include a recently refurbished 18-hole crazy golf course, tennis courts, a running track and a children’s playground. The centre is also home to the award-winning Access for All Garden. As the condition of the facilities may change, it is advisable to confirm the latest information before your visit. This lets you plan your leisure time around the different offerings rather than treating crazy golf, tennis, running and the playground as a single experience.

Kayak hire and paddling on crystal-clear waters are also listed as options in Rosslare. These activities offer a different focus from bike hire or Nordic walking. If you would like to include them in your plans, check the latest conditions in advance.

Getting Your Bearings Nearby

Rosslare Strand station is about 400 metres from Rosslare village and is a junction on the Dublin–Rosslare railway line. This approximate distance helps put the station’s location in relation to the village.

More Destinations in County Wexford

County Wexford also offers cultural and natural attractions with a range of different highlights. The Irish National Heritage Park is a 35-acre open-air museum with 16 reconstructed sites. Its offerings include activities, reconstructions, workshops and courses for visitors of all ages.

At Hook Lighthouse in County Wexford, guided tours bring 800 years of lighthouse history to life. The lighthouse stands at the tip of the Hook Peninsula. As tour booking conditions may change, check them before your visit. At the Irish Agricultural Museum in Johnstown Castle, the collection showcases agricultural machinery, vehicles and artefacts, some of which are up to 100 years old. A tour of Johnstown Castle also includes an 86-metre-long underground servants’ passage. Tour conditions may also change.

History and landscape come together in a different way at Tintern Cistercian Abbey in County Wexford: William, Earl Marshal, founded the abbey around 1200. It lies in a special area of conservation and is surrounded by woodland with walking trails. Nature lovers can also experience the landscape in a different way at Curracloe Beach, where a nature trail runs through the dunes and provides information about the local flora and fauna. In addition, the Wexford Walking Trails network in County Wexford includes more than 80 marked trails at 39 locations. The number of trails may change.

Discover more destinations: Raheen, Foulkesmill, Carne, Duncormick, Newbawn, Ardamine, Courtown, Curracloe.

For the broader travel overview: County Wexford.