Looped Walks Archives - Carlow Tourism

February 13, 2026

Kilbrannish North to Kilbrannish South Trail

The Kilbrannish Trail links both the Kilbrannish North set of trails and the Kilbrannish South set of trails to make one complete circuit. You will encounter different colour waymark arrows on both sides for the various shorter loop walks but note that you will be following the Orange markers throughout.

February 13, 2026

John’s Hill Loop

Start at the car park at Kilbrannish North Forest Recreation Area. Parking here for c. 12 cars & picnic bench. If this is full you can park at the top of the hill at Corrabut Gap and walk back down. The John's Hill Loop follows forest roads for c.4 kilometres to reach the loop proper which is c.3 kilometres. The loop walk around John's Hill is not suitable for buggies. A-B: Follow the path straight up from the car park to reach the forest road above. Turn right and follow a well surfaced forest road as it climbs gently uphill towards a small windfarm

January 21, 2026

Kilbrannish South Forest Looped Walks

Three looped walks in Kilbrannish South Forest offer routes to suit all abilities, rewarding walkers with fantastic views over the Carlow countryside.

October 16, 2024

Oak Park Forest Park

Oak Park forest Park is a mature, mixed species woodland of over 120 acres with a predominance of beech, oak, scots pine, silver fir, larch and sycamore. Boasting a rich diversity of wildlife, the lakes and their surrounds provide a habitat for swans and ducks, while the islands shelter many wild and game birds. Extending over four kilometres the walks include Butlers Wood Loop (700 metres), the Lake Path (800 metres), Fox Covert Track (1,100 metres) and Sally Island Trail (1,100 metres).

June 18, 2016

Clashganny Forest Looped Walks

Clashganny Forest Trails offer the user gentle walks on forest roads and along the Barrow Way eith magnificient views of Clashganny Lock and the River Barrow. Much of the walk is through an old wood which has had forest cover present since the 1800's.

March 14, 2012

Killbrannish Forest Loop Walks

Killbrannish Forest Recreation Area (North) on the Blackstairs Mountains features two signposted trails - the Windfarm Loop is 3km in length and is suitable for families with young children. The Kilbrannish Forest Loop is 5 kilometres in length taking approx. 2 hours to complete. A circular route to John's Hill covers a distance of 11km.

March 14, 2012

Clogrennane Wood Looped Walk

Clogrennane Wood near Carlow Town offers the user a gentle sloping 4km walk on forest roads with magnificent views of Carlow Town and the River Barrow on a clear day. The area is an old wood and has had forestry cover present since the 1800's.