Kilkenny Walks

The compact scale of Kilkenny City allows for several interesting local medieval walks. Venture a bit further and County Kilkenny offers a range of scenic walks, from leisurely riverside strolls to more adventurous hilltop climbs.

A visitor information leaflet with our own map is available at Butler Court, along with our advice on places to visit, eat & listen to traditional Irish music.

Click for local Trails in County Kilkenny. Walking, food, crafts etc.

Farmers Market Kilkenny — Farmer’s Market Kilkenny – Thursdays on the Parade

St Canice's Cathedral Kilkenny — St Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny

Medieval St Kieran's Street, Kilkenny — Medieval St Kieran Street, Kilkenny

The Old Courthouse (Grace's Castle) Kilkenny — The Old Courthouse (Grace’s Castle)

The Tholsel, Kilkenny, Ireland — The Tholsel, Kilkenny by night.

Riverscape from the new bridge — Riverscape from the new St Francis bridge, looking towards the Castle.

TIP: The newly-opened St Francis bridge allows for a pleasant looped walk from Irishtown, turn right across the new bridge, back along the riverside towards the Castle, across the footbridge to St Kieran Street and will bring you back to downtown Kilkenny.

Kilkenny Medieval Mile walking map – click to enlarge: