Trail · County Kilkenny
Grennan Loop
6.6 km2 hrModerateLoop60 m climbNo dogs
This trail varies from footpath to the banks of the River Nore to deciduous woodland to quiet country road, passing many archaeological and historic features including the ruins of Sweetman Castle, statue of hurler Ollie Walsh, ruins of the Thomple (church of Grennan) with its intact east wall window, Dysert and Grennan Castles and mill buildings, while flora and fauna include sand martins, buzzards, oak, birch, beech, spindle holly, wild garlic, wood anemone and bluebells with picturesque vistas along the way.
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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 · 4.6 km awayKilfane Glen and WaterfallGardenKilfane Glen and Waterfall is a tranquil oasis found in County Kilkenny, about 6km north east of Thomastown. The Romantic-era garden was developed in the 1790s and includes a woodland paths and contemporary art created specially for the site.
Nature spot · 7.7 km awayWoodstock Gardens and ArboretumGardenInistiogeWoodstock Gardens and Arboretum are situated in the picturesque village of Inistioge in south County Kilkenny, with magnificent views over the River Nore Valley to Brandon Hill.