The best running trails in Kilkenny
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1,011
runners
111
runs
Last updated: October 5, 2025
9
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1. Instioge to Woodstock Gardens running loop
8.42km
01:03
170m
170m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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5
runners
2. Kilkenny running loop
4.85km
00:30
30m
30m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
runners
3. The Barrow Way run from Graiguenamanagh
20.4km
02:27
200m
200m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
1
runners
4. Thomastown to Inistioge run
24.6km
02:53
250m
250m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
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48
runners
5. Along the canal – Kilkenny Castle loop from Ballyfoyle
11.7km
01:13
60m
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3.5
(2)
47
runners
6. Along the canal – Kilkenny Castle loop from Kilkenny
8.19km
00:51
40m
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
38
runners
7. Kilkenny Castle – Along the canal loop from Kilkenny
11.1km
01:09
70m
70m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
17
runners
8. Running loop from Newmarket
7.22km
00:54
150m
150m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
17
runners
9. Brandon Hill – Gorlough Wood loop from Graiguenamanagh
19.2km
02:32
590m
590m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
17
runners
10. Black Abbey – Along the canal loop from Kilkenny
17.4km
01:48
90m
90m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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