Trail · County Kilkenny
Jenkinstown Wood - Walled Garden Loop
2 km1 hrEasyLoop120 m climb
Enclosed within the walls of the old Bellew's estate this charming loop winds through the remnants of its mixed broadleaves and conifers on woodland trails.
Outdoors in County Kilkenny this week
Best day outdoors: Fri, 30 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Thu, 29 Oct13° / 10°Sun with grey cloud
- Fri, 30 Oct13° / 7°Sun with light cloud
- Sat, 31 Oct13° / 8°Sun with grey cloud
- Sun, 1 Nov11° / 5°Sun with light cloud
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 4.1 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 · 9.6 km awayKilkenny Castle ParklandGardenThe Kilkenny Castle Parkland boasts both formal and informal gardens. Set in Kilkenny City, the estate overlooks the Nore River and includes mature trees and shrubs as well as an ornamental lake. All areas are free of charge.