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

Six winter walks for you to try in Kilkenny

Published 27th Jan 2025, 18:33 GMT

Get outside 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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Six winter walks for you to try in Kilkenny

Get outside with these refreshing walks in the Kilkenny countryside

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