Long Distance Walks

Bahana Forest takes its name from the Irish word for 'Beitheanna', meaning a place of birch trees. This route covers a distance of 4.5km along forest tracks and the River Barrow towpath, one of the great ancient highways of Ireland's Ancient East. From its starting point on the quayside in St. Mullins, take the towpath for approximately 15 minutes, before following a canal away from the river to reach St. Mullins Sea Lock - the river is tidal up to this point.

Tracing its way from Mount Leinster in Carlow to Bangor in County Down, across Ireland and eight countries of Europe to Bobbio in Northern Italy, the Colomban Way is inspired by St. Colombanus, a 6th century monk and pilgrim who was born in the shadow of Mount Leinster, near the village of Myshall.

Stretching 113km from County Kildare to the monastic village of St. Mullins in South Carlow, this route follows the towpath alongside Ireland's second-longest river. It provides breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, scenic mountains and extensive woodlands.

Ending in the Carlow village of Clonegal, 127km from its starting point in Marley Park, Dublin, this path passes through mountain lakes, rolling countryside and the beautiful Glendalough valley. A certificate of completion can be obtained from the Weavers Cottages in Clonegal Village, opposite the Wicklow Way Park. From Clonegal, the South Leinster Way is just a short 3km distance from its starting point in nearby Kildavin.