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The best running trails in Kilkenny

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Running in Kilkenny is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Kilkenny—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 18, 2025

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1. Instioge to Woodstock Gardens running loop

8.42km

01:03

170m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kilkenny running loop

4.85km

00:30

30m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Barrow Way run from Graiguenamanagh

20.4km

02:27

200m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Thomastown to Inistioge run

24.6km

02:53

250m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Along the canal – Kilkenny Castle loop from Kilkenny

8.20km

00:51

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Kilkenny Castle – Along the canal loop from Kilkenny

11.1km

01:09

70m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Along the canal – Kilkenny Castle loop from Ballyfoyle

11.7km

01:13

60m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Black Abbey – Along the canal loop from Kilkenny

17.4km

01:48

90m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Running loop from Newmarket

7.22km

00:54

150m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Running loop from Ballyfoyle

5.25km

00:33

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Kilkenny

1. Instioge to Woodstock Gardens running loop

2. Kilkenny running loop

3. The Barrow Way run from Graiguenamanagh

4. Thomastown to Inistioge run

5. Along the canal – Kilkenny Castle loop from Kilkenny

6. Kilkenny Castle – Along the canal loop from Kilkenny

7. Along the canal – Kilkenny Castle loop from Ballyfoyle

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10. Running loop from Ballyfoyle

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