Community Walks

Community Walks

 

 

Grennan Loop Walk Thomastown

 

 

Trail Head

Trailhead Low Street, Thomastown
ServicesShops, bars and coffee shops in Thomastown
Distance/Time7Km / 1.5 - 2hrs
High/Ascent60m
DifficultyModerate
TerrainRiverbank, woodland trails and quiet road
To Suit All levels of fitness
Minimum
Gear
Gear Walking boots, rain gear, fluids and mobile phone
Grid Ref.OS Sheet 67 S 586418
Additional infoTo protect farm animals, no dogs allowed

The Village Loop Windgap

 

 

Trail Head
Trailhead Lake Area, Windgap, Co. Kilkenny
ServicesWindgap, Picnic tables on site
Distance/Time1.5km - 30mins to1 hour
High/Ascent30m
DifficultyModerate
TerrainPathway. woodland
To Suit All levels of fitness
Minimum
Gear
Walking boots, rain gear, fluids and mobile phone
Grid Ref.OS Sheet 67 S413346
Additional infoStrictly no cycling. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.
Dog foul must be removed and disposed of.
The trail has been clearly marked with directional arrows and
you should note that the trail is marked in one direction only.
Arrows in purple.

Bearna Breac Loop Windgap

 

 

Trail Head
Trailhead Lake Area, Windgap, Co. Kilkenny
ServicesWindgap, Picnic tables on site
Distance/Time7km - 1.5 to 2 hours
High/Ascent110m
DifficultyModerate
TerrainCountry roads. woodland. forestry roads
To Suit Above-average levels of fitness
Minimum
Gear
Walking boots, rain gear, fluids and mobile phone
Grid Ref.OS Sheet 67 S413346
Additional infoStrictly no cycling. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.
Dog foul must be removed and disposed of.
The trail has been clearly marked with directional arrows and
you should note that the trail is marked in one direction only.
Arrows in Red.

Johnstown Community Walk

 

 

Trail Head
TrailheadCenter of Village
ServicesIn the village of Johnstown, shops, pub, service station
Distance/Time8km/2hrs
High/Ascent20m
DifficultyEASY: Generally flat trails with a smooth surface and some
gentle slopes or shallow steps. These trails are generally
suitable for family groups including children and the elderly.
Normal outdoor footwear can be worn.
TerrainLocal roads and footpaths
To Suit All levels of fitness
Minimum GearTrekking shoes, rain gear, fluids, mobile phone.
Grid Ref.OS Sheet 60 S299664
DogsMUST BE KEPT ON LEADS. PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTERWARDS

Stoneyford Community Walk

 

 

Trail Head
TrailheadVillage Green
ServicesIn the village of Stoneyford, shops, pub, cafe, picnic area
Distance/Time5km/1.5hrs
High/Ascent40m
DifficultyEASY: Generally flat trails with a smooth surface and some
gentle slopes or shallow steps. These trails are generally suitable
for family groups including children and the elderly. Normal outdoor
footwear can be worn.
TerrainLocal roads and footpaths
To Suit All level of fitness
Minimum GearTrekking shoes, rain gear, fluids, mobile phone
Grid Ref.OS Sheet 67 S524431
DogsMUST BE KEPT ON LEADS, PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTERWARDS.

 

Skeoughvosteen Loop Walk

 

 

Trail Head
TrailheadCarpark Area
ServicesGraiguenamanagh 7km, Goresbridge 5km, shops, pub, service station
Distance/TimeLong Loop: 4.Skm/1 hr Short Loop: 2km/0.5 hr
High/AscentSOm
DifficultyEASY: Generally flat trails with a smooth surface and some
gentle slopes or shallow steps. These trails are generally suitable
for family groups including children and the elderly. Normal outdoor
footwear can be worn.
TerrainLocal roads and footpaths
To Suit All level of fitness
Minimum GearTrekking shoes, rain gear, fluids, mobile phone
Grid Ref.OS Map 68 5682493
DogsMUST BE KEPT ON LEADS, PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTERWARDS.

 

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