Trail · County Kilkenny
Gathabawn Loop
11.3 km4 hrModerateLoop40 m climbNo dogs
This walk takes you through fields on forest track, laneways, little country roads and woodland path crossing Cullahill Mountain and places with names such as Shirley's Lane and Gooseneck. Lovely scenery and views with the added interest of a famine village.
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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 · Co. Laois · 16 km awayFruitlawn GardenGardenBoleyFruitlawn Garden in Abbeyleix, County Laois, is a designer's garden of approximately 1 acre. See richly planted perennial borders containing many unusual plants along with a hornbeam tunnel, orchard, and fruit and vegetable garden. See oak copse, yew hedges, beautiful climbing roses, lovely trees and shrubs.
Nature spot · 17 km awayCoille an Fhaltaigh Millennium ForestParkKilmanaghCoille an Fhaltaigh Millennium Forests is the largest of the 16 Millennium Forests that were planted in Ireland in the late 90's. It is a mixed woodland and is located about 5.8 km south west of Kilkenny Town.