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The Freshford walking loop is a 5.6 km (3.5 mile) waymarked walking loop through the countryside and along the river to the west of Freshford. It's waymarked with purple arrows and includes about 90 m (295 ft) of ascent. You'll walk through woodland and across fields, on a clear day there are nice views of the Gathabown and the Castlecomer Hills.

Kilfane Glen and Waterfall is a wonderfully picturesque romantic-era garden that dates back to the 1790s. The path leads through lovely woodland to a pretty cascade and cottage orné. The site is listed as an Irish Heritage garden.

This is the entrance to the delightful Kilfane Glen and Waterfall, a romantic-era garden dating back to the 1790s. There's a charge to enter, see: https://kilfane.com/visit-kilfane/ for more.

This picturesque little waterfall is part of the 15-acre (6 ha) Kilfane Glen and Waterfall garden. The site dates back to the 1790s and is a superb example of romantic-era garden. Charming cottages, a babbling stream, gorgeous woodland and characterful bridges join this little cascade in making this a beautiful place to explore on foot.

The River Nore is one of the region's Three Sisters, along with the Suir and Barrow – the latter being Ireland's second longest behind the Shannon. Here, the Nore winds through the Woodstock Forest, part of the old Woodstock Estate that prospered during the 18th and 19th centuries. This stretch forms part of the South Leinster Way, a long-distance trail between Kildavin and Carrick-on-Suir.

Woodstock House stands as a testament to 18th-century architectural ingenuity, its construction initiated between 1745 and 1747 under the patronage of Sir William Fownes and the architectural mastery of Francis Bindon. Characterized by a striking rusticated front facade and a layout that revolves around a small central court, the house boasted a design both elegant and functional. Notably, it deviated from the conventional norms of its time, showcasing innovative architectural features.

The restored Victorian gardens and arboretum at Woodstock are one of Ireland's finest and well worth a visit on your trip to Kilkenny.

Great location for a glass of beer or two...