East Kilkenny Cycle Route
Kilkenny, Ireland
Loop trail in Kilkenny, Ireland. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 40.7 mi (65.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,562 ft (781 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 35 min
- High point
- 518 ft (158 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Time Capsule 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Kealy-Hackett 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Gowran Abbey 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Shelter 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Spring 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from start
- Spring: Toberkyle 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from start
- Shelter 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from start
- Spring 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 20.5 mi (33 km) from start
- Spring: The Spout 20.5 mi (33 km) from start
- Historic site: Mungan Ringfort (rath) 22.4 mi (36.1 km) from start
- Spring 23 mi (37.1 km) from start
- Spring 31.2 mi (50.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Óengus Osrithe's Tumulus 32.3 mi (51.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 33.8 mi (54.4 km) from start
- Picnic area: Castle View 33.8 mi (54.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 34.4 mi (55.3 km) from start
- Historic site: The Yellow Gate 34.6 mi (55.7 km) from start
- Historic site: John Patrick Kennedy 34.8 mi (56 km) from start
- Historic site: Kilbline Castle 38.6 mi (62.2 km) from start
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Questions about East Kilkenny Cycle Route
How long is East Kilkenny Cycle Route?
East Kilkenny Cycle Route is 40.7 mi (65.5 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 35 min. It climbs 2,562 ft (781 m) in total, up to a high point of 518 ft (158 m).
How hard is East Kilkenny Cycle Route?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for East Kilkenny Cycle Route?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on East Kilkenny Cycle Route?
Drinking water on the way at 3.1 mi (5 km). Toilets: 6 mi (9.7 km), 34.6 mi (55.6 km), 40.6 mi (65.4 km). 6 springs (treat before drinking).
Is East Kilkenny Cycle Route shaded?
Partly shaded (32% under trees).
What can you do on East Kilkenny Cycle Route?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near East Kilkenny Cycle Route?
The Corner House, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Centra, 0 mi (0 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for East Kilkenny Cycle Route?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap