North Kilkenny Cycle Route
Kilkenny, Ireland
Loop trail in Kilkenny, Ireland. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 50 mi (80.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,713 ft (827 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 30 min
- High point
- 912 ft (278 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Loop
Along the way
- Historic site: Tubbrid Lower Ringfort 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Tubbrid Lower Ringfort 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Tubbrid Lower Ringfort 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Spring: Lady Well 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Ballylarkin Castle 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Site of English's house 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Upperwood Demesne Ringfort (rath) 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Ballylarkin Lower Ringfort 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Emma Jane Browne-Clayton 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Balleen Castle (ruins) 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from start
- Shelter 14.9 mi (24 km) from start
- Historic site: Creamery House 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Post Office 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from start
- Spring: Bucks Well 20.6 mi (33.2 km) from start
- Spring 32 mi (51.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Mountgale Ringfort 34.8 mi (56 km) from start
- Historic site: Mountgale Ringfort 34.9 mi (56.2 km) from start
- Spring: Lady's Well 45.1 mi (72.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about North Kilkenny Cycle Route
How long is North Kilkenny Cycle Route?
North Kilkenny Cycle Route is 50 mi (80.5 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 30 min. It climbs 2,713 ft (827 m) in total, up to a high point of 912 ft (278 m).
How hard is North Kilkenny Cycle Route?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for North Kilkenny Cycle Route?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on North Kilkenny Cycle Route?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 14.9 mi (23.9 km), 20.3 mi (32.7 km), 20.3 mi (32.7 km). 4 springs (treat before drinking).
Is North Kilkenny Cycle Route shaded?
Mostly exposed (23% under trees).
What can you do on North Kilkenny Cycle Route?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Is this a good week for North 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.
Trails near North Kilkenny Cycle Route
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- Nature Walk Tipperary · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Gathabawn Loop Laois · Moderate · 6.2 mi (10 km)
- Johnstown Community Loop Walk Kilkenny · Easy · 3.6 mi (5.8 km)
- Ballylarkin - St. Lachtain's Cemetery Mass Path Kilkenny · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
- Freshford Loop Kilkenny · Easy · 3.5 mi (5.6 km)
- Heathy Way Loop Laois · Moderate · 5.2 mi (8.3 km)
- Binnianea Loop Laois · Moderate · 5.3 mi (8.6 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap