scenic viewpoint
Vale of Avoca
A wooded river valley on the R752 in Wicklow at the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers.
46 km · about 55 min drive
EuropeIrelandLeinster
Enniscorthy
Leinster, Ireland · Europe
About Enniscorthy
Enniscorthy sits on the route: 20 minutes from Ballinroad, 58km from Glendalough Upper Lake.
Enniscorthy is in Leinster, Ireland, with about 9,700 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Ballinroad, about 10 km away.
Enniscorthy (Irish: Inis Córthaidh) is the second-largest town in County Wexford, Ireland. The town is located on the River Slaney and in close proximity to the Blackstairs Mountains and Ireland's longest beach, Curracloe.
The town's name may refer either to the "Island of Corthaidh" or the "Island of Rocks". TheRead more
cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ferns is located in the town as well as an array of other historical sites such as Enniscorthy Castle and the key battle site of the 1798 Rebellion.
At the 2022 census, the population of the urban area of Enniscorthy was 12,310. The town is twinned with Gimont, France.
Where to Stay in Enniscorthy
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Enniscorthy.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Enniscorthy.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Enniscorthy?
Within an hour or so of Enniscorthy: Vale of Avoca (46 km), Hook Head Lighthouse (49 km), Dunmore East (49 km), Glendalough Upper Lake (58 km).
Are there any good drives near Enniscorthy?
The nearest famous roads are Wicklow Gap, Copper Coast Geopark and Sally Gap.
Where is Enniscorthy?
Enniscorthy is in Leinster, Ireland, about 10 km from Ballinroad.
Road trip
Drive to Enniscorthy
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Enniscorthy. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 9,709
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Ireland
- Region
- Leinster
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Coordinates
- 52.5008, -6.5578
Tags
Worth the detour from Enniscorthy
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Hook Head Lighthouse
One of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world, guiding ships for over 800 years at the tip of the Hook Peninsula in Wexford.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Dunmore East
Picturesque fishing village on the Waterford coast with red sandstone cliffs, sheltered coves and a charming harbour.
49 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
Glendalough Upper Lake
The upper of Glendalough's two lakes, ringed by cliffs and mine ruins at the head of the valley — quieter than the monastic city.
58 km · about 65 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The Spinc, Glendalough
A boardwalk ridge walk high above the Upper Lake at Glendalough, climbing beside the Poulanass waterfall.
58 km · about 65 min drive
ancient ruins
Glendalough
Atmospheric early medieval monastic settlement in a glacial valley in the Wicklow Mountains, with round tower, stone churches and tranquil lakes.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Enniscorthy
- 46 kmVale of AvocaA wooded river valley on the R752 in Wicklow at the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers.
- 58 kmThe Spinc, GlendaloughA boardwalk ridge walk high above the Upper Lake at Glendalough, climbing beside the Poulanass waterfall.
- 61 kmWicklow GapHigh mountain pass on the R756 across the Wicklow Mountains between Hollywood and Glendalough, following the medieval pilgrims' route of St Kevin's Road through wild granite moorland.
- 69 kmCopper Coast GeoparkA UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.
- 70 kmLough Tay (Guinness Lake)A dark lake with a pale sand beach at one end, viewed from the R759 above; used as the Viking village in the series Vikings.
- 73 kmSally GapA high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
Driving in Ireland
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€2.10/100km
When to drive here
April to October
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Enniscorthy.
Plan a trip around Enniscorthy
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Enniscorthy.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.