Kilkenny City Centre – Kilkenny Castle loop from Kilkenny

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Kilkenny City Centre – Kilkenny Castle loop from Kilkenny

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Kilkenny City Centre – Kilkenny Castle loop from Kilkenny

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2.77km

20m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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343 m

St. Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny

Highlight • Religious Site

Church built of limestone and consecrated in 1857. Built at an estimated cost of £25,000 after a famine, using donations from the public.

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590 m

Kilkenny City Centre

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Super nice town with several small streets that all bring together in town. Left and right are brightly painted house fronts with shops, pubs and restaurants that form a great backdrop. There is something for every guest here.

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1.14 km

View of River Nore

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

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1.45 km

Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden

Highlight • Castle

Nice little park in front of the castle with a large staircase and a fountain. All flowers and plants are meticulously cared for.

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1.53 km

Kilkenny Castle

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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 …

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2.36 km

Kyteler's Inn

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Kyteler's Inn is said to be the oldest inn in town and one of the oldest inns in Ireland.
Its first owner holds a special place in Kilkenny history. The …

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2.51 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 …

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2.75 km