Trail · County Kilkenny
Castlecomer - Captains Loop
2.2 km1 hrEasyLoop40 m climbDogs on a lead
This pleasant walk follows wide compacted tracks through mixed woodlands encircling the lower lake as it winds its way through part of the old Wandesforde demesne and is named after a former owner of the estate, Captian R.H. Prior Wandesforde.
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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
Make a day of it
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.