Whether visitors are looking for a spot of sightseeing and exploring or just want a more scenic route as they travel from east or west, the drive from Wexford to Ardmore is just what they need.

Wexford town to Ardmore

This drive takes visitors from Wexford Town, in County Wexford to Ardmore in County Waterford, along the Atlantic coast, crossing the Waterford Estuary between Ballyhack and Passage East. There is a rich vein of culture and heritage in every town along this route, as well as breathtaking scenery.

Wexford Town - Kilmore Quay - Fethard - Hook Head - Ballyhack - Passage East - Dunmore East - Tramore - Bunmahon - Dungarvan - Helvick - Ardmore

• From Wexford Town, head east along the R733, before turning left on to the R738. Continue on this road to Kilmore Quay and head north along the R736, staying left, until reaching a junction. Turn left, following this road back to the R733.
• Turn left on to the R733 and then turn left again at the R734, continuing on this road to Fethard. Travel south on to the peninsula to reach Hook Head.
• Return up the road from Hook Head, back toward Fethard, turning left at the fork in the road, toward Duncannon. Continue through Duncannon, on to the R733 and continue along this road, through Arthurstown, and travel on to Ballyhack.
• Take the car ferry across the harbour to Passage East heading south to Dunmore East. Travel on the R684, turning left at the junction on to the R685 Stay left on this road, until meeting the junction with the R675.
• Turn left and follow this road into Tramore heading east on the R675 along the coast, traveling through Annestown and Bunmahon before reaching Dungarvan. From Dungarvan, take the N25 south on the Youghal road, before turning left on to the R674, heading to Helvick Head.
• Return up the R674 to the N25, turning left to continue on this road toward Ardmore. Turn left on to the R673 and follow this road into the centre of Ardmore.

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