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.

kilkenny castle, ireland, butler court guest accommodation, rick steves recommended, downtown, central, city centre, accommodation, lodgings, — Kilkenny Castle from the riverside

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.

Farmer's Market Kilkenny — Farmer’s Market Kilkenny – open on Thursdays near the Castle.

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

Medieval St Kieran's Street, Kilkenny — Medieval St Kieran’s 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 St Francis bridge, looking towards the Castle.

TIP: The newly-opened St Francis bridge allows for a pleasant looped walk from Irishtown, turning right across the new bridge, down the steps to the riverside, past the Butler Gallery and Library, then back along the river towards the Castle, either crossing the river by footbridge to Kieran Street or continuing up to John’s Bridge and turn right up Rose Inn Street for downtown Kilkenny and the Castle.

Kilkenny Medieval Mile walking map – click to enlarge: