Trail · County Kilkenny
Castlecomer - Ardra Loop
4.3 km1 hr 30 minEasyLoop40 m climbDogs on a lead
This pleasant walk follows wide compacted tracks and narrower paths through the trees as it winds its way through part of the old Wandesforde demesne encircling the two lakes and passing the site where Ardra Castle once stood.
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Outdoors in County Kilkenny this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 12°C
- Fri, 9 Oct13° / 8°Light rain
- Sat, 10 Oct12° / 5°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct14° / 13°Sun with light cloud
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The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 9.7 km awayBallyrafton WoodParkBallyfoyleBallyrafton Wood is a public wood about half way between Kilkenny and Castlecomer, in County Kilkenny. The wood boasts riverside forest walks, picnic tables, seats and a car park.
Nature spot · Co. Carlow · 17 km awayArboretum Inspirational GardensGardenLeighlinbridgeLeighlinbridge's award-winning Arboretum Lifestyle and Garden Centre is also home to the Arboretum Inspirational Gardens, which aim to show visitors that gardening is stylish, fun and can fit into their busy lifestyles.