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Kilkenny Castle – Rothe House & Garden loop from Ballyfoyle

Kilkenny Castle – Rothe House & Garden loop from Ballyfoyle

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Kilkenny Castle – Rothe House & Garden loop from Ballyfoyle

02:59

66.6km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Parking

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8.44 km

Kilkenny

Highlight • Settlement

Kilkenny is a charming medieval city in southern Ireland. It's worth spending a few hours here before or after your cycle and discovering the impressive castle or cathedral, or just wandering around the historical streets filled with great cafes, restaurants, pubs, and boutique shops.

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8.92 km

Kilkenny Castle

Highlight • Castle

Good things come to those who wait: Kilkenny Castle took 800 years to build and the result is truly magnificent. The first stone for the fortified castle was laid in the 13th century after the Normans had conquered the country. Today most of the building has been remodeled in the Victorian style. After visiting the historic walls, the extensive park with rose garden and lake invites you to take a stroll. You can quench your hunger and thirst in the Tea Room.

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9.89 km

View of Black Abbey Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a path along the side of the river, from where you have the best view of the bridge.

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10.2 km

Rothe House & Garden

Highlight • Historical Site

Explore the original castle grounds, running from Parliament Street back to the original city walls. What is visible from the street only hints at the impressiveness inside! Comprised of three houses with interconnecting courtyards before finally rising to a magnificently restored 0.2 acre garden, Rothe House & Garden is truly a hidden gem!
Take a self-guided tour to explore at leisure, or join a guided tour with one of our knowledgeable guides to uncover the full story.
We invite families to join the fun and offer a scavenger hunt to entertain younger visitors.

Opening hours and admission prices are available here:
rothehouse.com/visit-2

The Rothe House, is a 16th century merchant house. This is where the merchant John Rothe Fitz Piers lived with his wife Rose Archer and their eleven children.

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10.9 km

Along the canal

Highlight • River

Fabulous views of the canal as you run along a paved path adjacent to Kilkenny Castle.

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10.9 km

View of River Nore

Highlight • Viewpoint

Super nice view over to the other bank with cafe and up to the bridge.

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44.6 km

Freshford

Highlight • Settlement

Freshford is a small village in County Kilkenny. There are a small number of cafes, restaurants, and bars to visit making it a great stop whilst on your tour.

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44.7 km

Freshford Walking Loop

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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.

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66.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.1 km

3.31 km

215 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.1 km

5.36 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 18 July

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Kilkenny

Kilkenny Castle

View of Black Abbey Bridge

Rothe House & Garden

Along the canal

View of River Nore

Freshford

Freshford Walking Loop

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