Rosslare between coast, beach and golf

Rosslare brings together coastal scenery, golf and a range of leisure activities. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Rosslare, the area’s specific features can help you narrow down your choice of destination: the beach and coast, golf or activities for active days each offer a different focus.

Coastal scenery and getting your bearings

Rosslare Strand lies on the southern edge of Wexford Harbour. The beach is made up of sand and stones and stretches along the southern peninsula. This mix of sand and stones gives it a different character from a beach made entirely of sand. If you have a particular type of coastal scenery in mind when choosing a destination, this gives you a clearer idea of Rosslare Strand.

For orientation, Rosslare Strand railway station is about 400 metres from the village of Rosslare. It is a junction on the Dublin–Rosslare railway line.

Golf courses with different layouts

Rosslare Golf Links was founded in 1905 and welcomes visitors, golf societies and groups throughout the year. Visitor arrangements may change, so check the current conditions before your visit.

The courses also have distinctly different layouts: seven holes of the Old Course run along the coast, while Burrow Links is a 12-hole executive links course. When comparing them, you can take into account both the coastal stretch of part of the Old Course and the hole count and course type at Burrow Links.

Active pursuits in Rosslare Strand

Active Breaks is located at the main beach car park in Rosslare Strand, where it offers bike hire and Nordic walking. Its location and seasonal operation may change, so check the current location and availability of your chosen activity before visiting.

Active Breaks hires out children’s bikes, as well as child seats, helmets and bike trailers for up to two children. The hire options differ by mode of transport: a children’s bike, child seat or trailer are different options; helmets are also included in the listed hire items.

Kayak hire and paddling on crystal-clear water are also mentioned as possible activities in Rosslare. During a stay in Rosslare, Active Breaks invites people to join a group cold-water swim on some mornings. Check in advance whether a swim is planned on the day of your visit.

More facilities at Rosslare Community & Sports Centre

Rosslare Community & Sports Centre has a recently refurbished 18-hole crazy golf course, tennis courts, a running track and a children’s playground. It also has the award-winning Access for All Garden. The facilities therefore range from crazy golf and sports facilities to a garden. The condition of the facilities may change, so check their current status before visiting.

The hole counts also refer to different formats: the centre’s crazy golf course has 18 holes, while Burrow Links is a 12-hole executive links course. When comparing them, the course type matters as well as the number of holes.

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For the broader travel overview: County Wexford.