Raven Point, Co. Wexford

Pointe Raven, Co. Loch Garman

Raven Point, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford

Raven Point is the tip of a sand spit that is part of the North Slobs on the north east of Wexford Harbour, Co. Wexford. The sand dunes were planted with conifers and this wood eventually developed into Raven Nature Reserve.

(c) John Kennedy

Raven Point, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
(c) John Kennedy

Raven Point, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford

Raven Point is the tip of a sand spit that is part of the North Slobs on the north east of Wexford Harbour, Co. Wexford. The sand dunes were planted with conifers and this wood eventually developed into Raven Nature Reserve.

(c) John Kennedy

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Raven Point is a spit, a type of peninsula created by deposited sand. It is a portion of an area consisting of a series of sand dunes known as the North Slob with views of the Irish sea and the harbour.

The Raven Nature Reserve is located at Raven Point on the north side of Wexford ( Loch Garman) Harbour, Co. Wexford.

Curracloe beach is located nearby, and is best known for having featured in the Second World War themed motion picture ‘Saving Private Ryan.’

Raven Point is planted with a forest of pine and other evergreen trees. It is also a sanctuary for birds such as geese and wildlife especially the red squirrel. Seals can also be seen on the beaches and in Wexford Harbour. A looped walk of the area goes to the tip of the Raven Point spit through the wood and back again via the beach.

More information about Raven Point from the National Park And Wildlife Service can be found at www.npws.com and more information about the Raven Pointy Loop can be found at www.discoverireland.com