B Walk – Walk 4 Mount Leinster – Kildavin
€25.00
This walk begins at the well-known viewing spot of the Nine Stones before descending towards the cattle grid on the Mountain Road. The route then loops around Tomduff, leading up to the cairn on Slievebawn and returns to the Nine Stones vantage point. From the Nine Stones, the walk continues through Corrabut Gap and ascends Kilbrannish Hill, offering more stunning views. The route then follows the South Leinster Way, winding down to the peaceful village of Kildavin, where this scenic and rewarding hike concludes.
This walk begins at the well-known viewing spot of the Nine Stones before descending towards the cattle grid on the Mountain Road. The route then loops around Tomduff, leading up to the cairn on Slievebawn and returns to the Nine Stones vantage point. Here, you can take in great views of Carlow’s rich and colourful countryside, stretching across the southeast like a vibrant tapestry. On clear days, you might even catch a glimpse of the distant Welsh coastline.
From the Nine Stones, the walk continues through Corrabut Gap and ascends Kilbrannish Hill, offering more stunning views. The route then follows the South Leinster Way, winding down to the peaceful village of Kildavin, where this scenic and rewarding hike concludes.
Walk includes:
- Experienced local guides
- Bus transport to the start of this walk. Finish on foot back to Kildavin Village
- Soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee in Conway’s Bar and Restaurant, Kildavin following conclusion of the walk
Supported by Carlow County Council under the Festival and Events Scheme.
| Date and Time: | Saturday, 12th April, 2025 at 09:00 |
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| Registration: | Conway's Pub & Lounge, Kildavin, Carlow Y21 PX98 at 08:30 |
| Start Point: | Nine Stones Vantage Point, Mount Leinster. Bus transport to the start of the walk. |
| Finish Point: | Kildavin Village |
| Actual Distance: | 17km |
| Walk Duration: | 5hrs (approx.) |