06
Jun
Record number of visitors at Kilkenny Castle
Visitor numbers to Kilkenny Castle have gone up an incredible 100,000 year on year as 2016 figures have just been released.
Walking Trails in Kilkenny
Kilkenny contains a range of trails designed to inspire you to get out and explore the County and countryside. Detailed below are suggested WALKING routes for you to enjoy.
Scenic Trail: Brandon Hill
Brandon Hill loop starts in the town of Graiguenamanagh. Dist/Time 12km / 5hrs
Scenic Trail: Freshford Loop
Trailhead: Village Green, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny. Dist/Time: 8km / 2-2.5hrs
Scenic Trail: O'Gormans Lane Loop
Trailhead: Primary School, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny. Dist/Time: 4km / 1hr
Scenic Trail: Castlemorris Wood Loop
Trailhead: Castlemorris Wood Loop, Co. Kilkenny. Dist/Time: 7km / 2hrs-2.5hrs
Scenic Trail: Kilmacoliver Loop
Trailhead: Castlemorris Wood Loop, Co. Kilkenny. Dist/Time: 7km / 2hrs-2.5hrs
Nore Valley Walks: Kilkenny to Bennettsbridge
From Kilkenny: The river walk leaves Kilkenny City under Ossory Bridge. From Bennettsbridge: Under the six arch bridge - take the steps down to the riverbank by Tynan's Butchers shop. Dist/Time: 12km / 2-3hrs
Nore Valley Walks: Thomastown to Inistoige
From Thomastown: From Thomastown GAA pitch, Walk along the border of the GAA pitch to the river bank. From Inistioge: Approaching form the village square, arrive at the riverbank and turn left along the river. Dist/Time: 10.9km / 2-3hrs
Nore Valley Walks: The Nore Linear Park
Kilkenny City
Kilkenny Walking Trails
Bundled Version: Scenic County Walks & Nore Valley Walks.
