Castlecomer Loop - Easy Ardra Loop: 6km/1hr30mins-2hrs Captains Loop: 4km/45mins-1hr Directions: Enjoy a forest walk in Castlecomer. Breath in the fresh air and enjoy the scenery across the wonderfully restored leisure lakes. There is a choice of waymarked walking loops which include the 1.5km Ladies Walk, the Arboretum Walk (2km), the Captain’s Walk (4km) and the Ardra Loop Image courtesy of the Hiikerapp

placeholder image — Castlecomer Loop - Easy Ardra Loop: 6km/1hr30mins-2hrs Captains Loop: 4km/45mins-1hr Directions: Enjoy a forest walk in Castlecomer. Breath in the fresh air and enjoy the scenery across the wonderfully restored leisure lakes. There is a choice of waymarked walking loops which include the 1.5km Ladies Walk, the Arboretum Walk (2km), the Captain’s Walk (4km) and the Ardra Loop Image courtesy of the Hiikerapp

Here are six Kilkenny walks to bring in the New Year

Published 20th Dec 2023, 17:33 GMT

Get outside and walk off the Christmas calories with these refreshing walks in the Kilkenny countryside

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South Leinster Way - Graiguenamanagh to Inistioge - Moderate/Hard Trailhead: Points Rd Inistioge and Outdoor Activities Hub Graiguenamanagh Distance/Time: 17km – 5 hoursHigh/Ascent: 490mDifficulty: Moderate/HardTerrain: Country roads. woodland. forestry roads. Hillside TracksGear: Walking boots, rain gear, fluids and mobile phoneAdditional info: To protect farm animals dogs must be kept on leads at all times. Dog foul must be removed and disposed of. Image courtesy of www.visitkilkenny.ie

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Here are six Kilkenny walks to bring in the New Year

Get outside and walk off the Christmas calories with these refreshing walks in the Kilkenny countryside

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