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March 2, 2018

Borris to Nine Stones (D-G) Walk

Upper Borris was largely built by the McMorrough Kavanagh family who trace their ancestry directly to Dermot McMorrough, King of Leinster. It is characterised by the numerous 19th century granite buildings which give the town its epithet ‘Granite Town’.

March 1, 2018

Borris to Tinnahinch and Graiguenamanagh (H-K) Walk

Borris is a Georgian, granite town, full of charm and heritage nestling in the fertile valley of the River Barrow.

March 1, 2018

Nine Stones to Kildavin (G-K) Walk

Eight counties can be viewed from this spot – Carlow, Laois, Kildare, Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and the mountains of Tipperary, and on a clear day the coast of Wales, to the east.

March 1, 2018

Nine Stones to Borris (E-H) Walk

The Nine Stones Viewing Point provides an unrivalled vista of the rich and colourful Carlow countryside spread out like a tapestry before you.

June 18, 2016

The Barrow Way

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.

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

Walking Clubs

Walk with Tullow Mountaineering Club and The Blackstairs Ramblers.

March 14, 2012

The Wicklow Way

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.

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.