Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 11 m
- Typical duration
- 7 min
- Alpine meadow
- Castle and ruins
Easy Hiking Trails in County Kilkenny
There are 23 hikes in County Kilkenny in our database that fit. They average 2.7 km and 56 m (184 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 6.8 km.
That is 74 percent of the 31 routes we map in County Kilkenny. They are shorter than the local average, 2.7 km against 4.7 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 56 m (184 ft) against 100 m (328 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Easy routes keep both distance and climbing modest, so they work for a first day in a new area, for family groups, or for a half day when the weather is uncertain. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area. A good share of them are loops, so you can park once and finish where you started.
Trails
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 5.0 km / 3.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 110 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 13 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 42 m
- Typical duration
- 28 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 4.0 km / 2.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 87 m
- Typical duration
- 57 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 55 m
- Typical duration
- 36 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 108 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 11 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 69 m
- Typical duration
- 45 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 1.0 km / 0.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 22 m
- Typical duration
- 15 min
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 13 m
- Typical duration
- 9 min
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 1.5 km / 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 34 m
- Typical duration
- 22 min
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 78 m
- Typical duration
- 51 min
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 24 m
- Typical duration
- 16 min
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 47 m
- Typical duration
- 31 min
Easy
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 13 m
- Typical duration
- 9 min
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 85 m
- Typical duration
- 56 min
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 126 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 23 min
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 3.2 km / 2.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 70 m
- Typical duration
- 46 min
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 60 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 30 min
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 2.0 km / 1.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 45 m
- Typical duration
- 29 min
Easy
Easy
Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 51 m
- Typical duration
- 34 min
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callan Abbey Meadow WalkCounty Kilkenny | 0.5 km | 11 m | 7 min | Easy | April to October |
| Skeoghvosteen Community Loop (long)County Kilkenny | 5.0 km | 110 m | 1 hr 13 min | Easy | April to October |
| Skeoghvosteen Community Loop (short)County Kilkenny | 1.9 km | 42 m | 28 min | Easy | April to October |
| Ardra LoopCounty Kilkenny | 4.0 km | 87 m | 57 min | Easy | April to October |
| Castlemorris Fern LoopCounty Kilkenny | 2.5 km | 55 m | 36 min | Easy | April to October |
| Castlemorris Holly LoopCounty Kilkenny | 4.9 km | 108 m | 1 hr 11 min | Easy | April to October |
| Ladies' LoopCounty Kilkenny | 3.1 km | 69 m | 45 min | Easy | April to October |
| Accessible TrailCounty Kilkenny | 1.0 km | 22 m | 15 min | Easy | April to October |
| Ballylarkin - St. Lachtain's Cemetery Mass PathCounty Kilkenny | 0.6 km | 13 m | 9 min | Easy | April to October |
| Biodiversity TrailCounty Kilkenny | 1.5 km | 34 m | 22 min | Easy | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Callan Abbey Meadow Walk, Skeoghvosteen Community Loop (long), Skeoghvosteen Community Loop (short). Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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Other shortlists covering the same area or the same kind of terrain.
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- Easy Hiking Trails in Ireland169
- Family-Friendly Hikes in Ireland168
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- Loop Trails in County Cork26
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