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Easy hikes and walks in Kilkenny

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Exploring Kilkenny on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Kilkenny. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 10, 2025

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1. Kilkenny historical loop

3.41km

00:53

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Canal Walk via Kilkenny Castle Park

5.91km

01:32

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Tory Hill

5.09km

01:28

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Kilmacoliver loop

4.70km

01:22

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Inistioge – River Nore loop from Inistioge

6.37km

01:50

160m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Kilkenny City Centre – Kilkenny Castle loop from Kilkenny

3.74km

00:58

20m

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Kilkenny Castle – Kilkenny City Centre loop from Kilkenny MacDonagh

3.30km

00:52

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Dominican Black Abbey, Kilkenny – Kilkenny Castle loop from Kilkenny

2.39km

00:37

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Kilkenny Castle – Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden loop from Kilkenny

3.17km

00:49

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Grennan Castle loop from Thomastown

7.35km

01:59

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in Kilkenny

1. Kilkenny historical loop

2. Canal Walk via Kilkenny Castle Park

3. Tory Hill

4. Kilmacoliver loop

5. Inistioge – River Nore loop from Inistioge

6. Kilkenny City Centre – Kilkenny Castle loop from Kilkenny

7. Kilkenny Castle – Kilkenny City Centre loop from Kilkenny MacDonagh

8. Dominican Black Abbey, Kilkenny – Kilkenny Castle loop from Kilkenny

9. Kilkenny Castle – Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden loop from Kilkenny

10. Grennan Castle loop from Thomastown

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