Head west for a couple of hundred metres to find the entrance to Huntingdon Castle.

This castle was built in 1625 o defend the plantation of the area in the early 17th century.

The original tower house which served as a garrison was built in the 15th century as a stronghold for the Caviness family, an old Irish Clan.

As it is is in a strategic location between Dublin and Wexford, it was captured by Oliver Cromwell as he marched on Kilkenny in 1650.

The house is private, but open for guided tours rom July - September.

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1. Gorey and Ferns from Bunclody — 9 Stones loop

120km

05:54

1,490m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Tullow, Tinahely and Shillelagh loop from Clonegall

63.7km

02:47

490m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Ballon, Bunclody and Shillelagh loop from Tullow

70.8km

03:05

580m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Location: Wexford, Ireland

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Huntington Castle & Garden

1. Gorey and Ferns from Bunclody — 9 Stones loop

2. Tullow, Tinahely and Shillelagh loop from Clonegall

3. Ballon, Bunclody and Shillelagh loop from Tullow

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