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East Kilkenny Cycle Loop
Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny
East Kilkenny Cycle Route start and ends at the Parade beside Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny city. This 64km route takes about 4. 4.5 hours approx.

East Kilkenny Cycle Route is a scenic cycling route linking the most historic and culturally significant towns in east Kilkenny. The towns are perfectly placed along the route to stop for lunch or a cup of coffee. The route uses quiet roads and laneways and provides stunning views of Brandon Hill, the River Barrow and the River Nore.

Towns on the East Kilkenny Cycle Route.

The Route start and ends at the Parade, beside Kilkenny Castle, Bennettsbridge, Thomastown, Inistiogue, New Ross, Graiguenamanagh, Gowran and back to Kilkenny city.

Kilkenny on the Road Cycling Route.

Lenght - 65kms

Estimated time 4hr-4.5hrs.

Terrain Rolling country roads and laneways

Traffic: Mainly on quite roads, caution advised at one way system in Thomastown.

Grade Experience moderately fit cyclist.

Minimum Gear: spare tube, pump, liquids, food, mobile phone.

Trail details

Type:
Road Cycling Trail
Location:
East Kilkenny
Grade:
Challenging
Format:
Loop
Length:
62.60km
    Time:4 hours
    Nearest town start:Kilkenny
    Nearest town finish:Kilkenny
    Start point:The Parade in Kilkenny
    Finish point:The Parade in Kilkenny
    Waymarking:White signs with blue text
Contact details
Kilkenny,Co Kilkenny
Leave no trace
  • Plan ahead and prepare
  • Be considerate of others
  • Respect farm animals and wildlife
  • Travel and camp responsibly
  • Leave what you find
  • Dispose of waste properly
  • Protect nature from fire
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