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View of River Nore – Kilkenny Castle loop from Kilkenny MacDonagh

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View of River Nore – Kilkenny Castle loop from Kilkenny MacDonagh

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View of River Nore – Kilkenny Castle loop from Kilkenny MacDonagh

03:00

48.4km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 28.9 km for 287 m

After 44.8 km for 61 m

After 47.5 km for 59 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

804 m

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 …

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2

14.9 km

The King's Mill Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice place to rest.

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3

15.4 km

Kells Mill and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Kells is a quaint village situated on the high grounds to the south of the Kings River in County Kilkenny. Discover the impressive castle, mill, or priory, or stop at …

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4

16.5 km

Kells Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Picturesque ruins of an Augustinian monastery

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5

37.5 km

Bennettsbridge

Highlight • Settlement

Bennettesbridge is a picturesque village situated on the River Nora in County Kilkenny. It's a creative hub homing several pottery and crafts producers and there are some great B&Bs, pubs, and restaurants to discover.

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6

44.8 km

Pedestrian Bridge Over the Nore River

Highlight • Bridge

Pedestrian bridge over the Nore River. As you cross this bridge, you're treated to captivating views of the river and its surroundings.

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7

46.5 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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8

47.0 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 …

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48.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.2 km

2.62 km

1.95 km

1.65 km

1.55 km

319 m

159 m

Surfaces

45.5 km

1.16 km

639 m

634 m

476 m

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Sunday 11 October

17°C

13°C

29 %

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