Knockroe and Mount Leinster loop from Scullogue Gap

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Wexford

Knockroe and Mount Leinster loop from Scullogue Gap

Hard

hikers

Knockroe and Mount Leinster loop from Scullogue Gap

06:08

18.7km

900m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

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After 8.74 km for 189 m

After 14.4 km for 1.43 km

Waypoints

Start point

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10 m

Scullogue Gap Stone Table and Battle Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

You can access routes for Blackstairs Mountain and Mount Leinster from here at Scullogue gap. There is a neat car park here where the unclassified road meets the R702. There …

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4.06 km

Knockroe Summit

Highlight • Summit

Knockroe summit is 539 m (1,768 ft) high with amazing views of the surrounding peaks and flat lands to the south. Many people will climb this on the way up …

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7.87 km

Nice trig pointed summit marked by a trig point and a rather large communication mast that is local landmark for miles around. Great hike to the top and lovely views over to Blackstairs mountain and the surrounding countryside.

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18.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

1.61 km

1.02 km

846 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

1.61 km