Nore Valley Walk (Kilkenny to Bennetsbridge


  • Heritage week group shot
  • Distance : 11km
  • Estimated Time : 2 hours
  • Grade : Moderate
  • Minimum Gear : Trekking shoes and fluid
  • Services : Kilkenny City or Bennetsbridge village
  • Terrain : Grasslands, roadways, river banks
  • Trailhead Kilkenny: The trail starts under Ossary Bridge (S 52074 55045) but can be accessed from the Lacken Walk (S 51341 55929)
  • Trailhead Bennetsbridge: Down the steps beside the Tynans Butchers Shop at the bridge in Bennetsbridge (S 55270 49330)
  • Map of route

This is the second part of the Nore Valley Walk. The walk starts under the Ossary bridge and heads south following the river Nore as far as Bennetsbridge.

See a review of the walk from the Irish Times (click here)
Details of the weekly bus service from Kilkenny city to Bennettsbridge can be found by clicking the below link:

Walking and Bus Draft flyer (updated)

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