The best cycling routes in Kilkenny

56rides

3.9

(18)

182 people rode here

Cycling in Kilkenny is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Ireland. So you can find your perfect Kilkenny bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Kilkenny, Kells Priory & Bennettsbridge loop	Intermediate 02:17 38.7km
Graiguenamanagh to Saint Mullins loop via The Barrow Way	Intermediate 01:13 15.4km
Inistioge & New Ross loop via Woodstock Forest	Expert 02:17 33.6km
Graiguenamanagh – The Barrow Way loop from Graiguenamanagh	Easy 01:25 15.6km
Low Lane Coffee – Dunmore Caves loop from Ballyfoyle	Intermediate 01:45 28.0km
Low Lane Coffee – Dunmore Caves loop from Kilkenny MacDonagh	Intermediate 01:41 27.4km
Bennettsbridge – Rothe House loop from Kilkenny MacDonagh	Intermediate 01:56 33.0km
Kilkenny Castle – Kilkenny Castle loop from Kilkenny MacDonagh	Intermediate 01:58 32.5km
Graiguenamanagh loop from Graiguenamanagh	Expert 02:15 30.5km

Plan. Save. Navigate. Your best adventures await.

Start today with a free komoot account.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
1
1
Kilkenny, Kells Priory & Bennettsbridge loop
02:17
38.7km
16.9km/h
210m
210m
Intermediate
4.2
(6)
22
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
2
2
Graiguenamanagh to Saint Mullins loop via The Barrow Way
01:13
15.4km
12.7km/h
150m
150m
Intermediate
6
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Let us show you the way with the komoot mobile app
With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures in Kilkenny and beyond.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
3
3
Inistioge & New Ross loop via Woodstock Forest
02:17
33.6km
14.7km/h
570m
560m
Expert
1
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
4
4
Graiguenamanagh – The Barrow Way loop from Graiguenamanagh
01:25
15.6km
11.0km/h
80m
80m
Easy
3.0
(1)
15
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
5
5
Low Lane Coffee – Dunmore Caves loop from Ballyfoyle
01:45
28.0km
16.1km/h
220m
220m
Intermediate
3.5
(2)
8
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
6
6
Low Lane Coffee – Dunmore Caves loop from Kilkenny MacDonagh
01:41
27.4km
16.2km/h
220m
220m
Intermediate
7
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
7
7
Bennettsbridge – Rothe House loop from Kilkenny MacDonagh
01:56
33.0km
17.1km/h
160m
160m
Intermediate
5
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
8
8
Kilkenny Castle – Kilkenny Castle loop from Kilkenny MacDonagh
01:58
32.5km
16.5km/h
200m
200m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
3
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
9
9
Graiguenamanagh loop from Graiguenamanagh
02:15
30.5km
13.6km/h
550m
550m
Expert
5.0
(1)
4
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.