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Graiguenamanagh Bridge – Graiguenamanagh loop from Duiske Abbey

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Graiguenamanagh Bridge – Graiguenamanagh loop from Duiske Abbey

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Graiguenamanagh Bridge – Graiguenamanagh loop from Duiske Abbey

02:16

31.0km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 15, 2026

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161 m

Graiguenamanagh Bridge

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The beautiful, seven-arch Graiguenamanagh Bridge crosses the River Barrow, which forms the border between Counties Carlow and Kilkenny. It was originally built in the 1760s and was rebuilt after damage …

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222 m

Graiguenamanagh

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Graiguenamanagh is a pretty town on the Barrow River. Located at the base of Brandon Hill, County Kilkenny's highest mountain, it is home to the medieval Duiske Abbey.

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8.79 km

Moorland views from Brandon Hill

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This stretch of the South Leinster Way provides glorious moorland views from the western side of Brandon Hill. Wild plateaus rise above patchwork farmland, a lovely sight when the conditions …

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The Kiln Field

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30.6 km

Tinnahinch Castle

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Beautiful ruins of Tinnahinch Castle situated along the River Barrow. The castle was constructed in 1615 and was originally used to defend the ford.

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30.6 km

Tinnahinch Castle

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Pretty ruins next to the Barrow Way, a fun gravel path that runs next to the river.

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31.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

12.4 km

Surfaces

13.7 km

9.38 km

4.92 km

3.05 km

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