The best running trails in Carlow
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Last updated: October 9, 2025
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1. Carlow to Milford Lock run via The Barrow Way
16.3km
01:50
30m
30m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
19
runners
2. Carlow Castle loop from Carlow
12.3km
01:16
40m
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
runners
3. Tinnahinch Castle loop from Saint Mullins
15.0km
01:33
90m
90m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
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14
runners
4. Tinnahinch Castle – St Mullin's Monastic Site loop from Graiguenamanagh
16.4km
01:42
100m
100m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
13
runners
5. Ballykeenan Lock loop from Saint Mullins
20.5km
02:09
140m
140m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
9
runners
6. Running loop from Killeen
5.62km
00:35
10m
10m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
11
runners
7. The Black Castle loop from Bagenalstown
8.73km
01:00
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8
runners
8. Goorth Wood loop from Kildavin
9.35km
01:15
240m
230m
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
7
runners
9. Ballykeenan Lock – Cournellan Lock loop from Graiguenamanagh
7.87km
00:54
80m
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
runners
10. Mount Leinster loop from Myshall
5.42km
00:45
350m
350m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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