Easy
County Kilkenny · Ireland
- Distance
- 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 11 m
- Typical duration
- 7 min
- Alpine meadow
- Castle and ruins
Hiking Trails Under 5 km in County Kilkenny
There are 20 hikes in County Kilkenny in our database that fit. They average 2.2 km and 49 m (161 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 4.9 km.
That is 65 percent of the 31 routes we map in County Kilkenny. They are shorter than the local average, 2.2 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, 49 m (161 ft) against 100 m (328 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Short routes for a spare couple of hours, an evening walk, or a day when the weather only gives you a window. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.
Trails
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
- 3.2 km / 2.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 70 m
- Typical duration
- 46 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
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
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 (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 |
| Bishopsmeadows WalkCounty Kilkenny | 3.5 km | 78 m | 51 min | Easy | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Callan Abbey Meadow Walk, Skeoghvosteen Community Loop (short), Castlemorris Holly Loop. 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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