About Trail Kilkenny
Trail Kilkenny is an award-winning, non-profit company, which has developed a range of walking and cycling routes around County Kilkenny. Whether it’s a quiet stroll by the river or a hike up to the highest peak in Kilkenny to view the breathtaking scenery, there is a trail to challenge your ability.
Walking Trails
Explore over 30 walking trails, mostly along easy terrain suited to all levels of fitness. Choose your trail based on difficulty, distance, elevation, time or type. Or choose by location from our interactive Trails Map.
Cycling Trails
Explore scenic cycle routes throughout the county including both shorter loops for leisure cycling, or longer, sixty-plus kilometre, cycle routes for experienced cyclists using our maps and suggested routes.
Themed Trails
Explore ancient and historic sites along the Lingaun Valley. Get outdoors with Outdoor Kilkenny. Navigate the MADE in Kilkenny craft trail. Find food producers, restaurants, cafes, breweries and distilleries in Taste Kilkenny.
Get outdoors and explore Kilkenny
Updates
NEW Bus Service: Lingaun Loop
Experience 5,000 years of history, all on the 50km Lingaun Loop. Experience 5,000 years of history, all on the 50km Lingaun Loop. The Lingaun Loop FREE bus service offers a hop-on and off at 13 stops in the area to uncover its treasure trove of beautiful historical sites. The service will be operating for the … Read More
Don’t Miss Trail Kilkenny’s Woodland Walk Series
Join us on our Seasonal Walk in the beautiful Woodstock Gardens: Friday 30th May 2025. Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm.
Walks Closed November 21st
URGENT NOTICE! Please note the following Trails that are closed, Thursday, 21st November for one day. The trails closed are: Freshford Gathabawn Nore Valley Walk Kilkenny to Bennettsbridge Nore Valley Thomastown to Inistioge O’Gorman’s Lane Brandon Hill Loop and Summit Trail South Leinster Way Kilmacoliver Loop Walks Trails will be open as normal on the … Read More
