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Freshford Walking Loop – Freshford loop from Johnstown

Freshford Walking Loop – Freshford loop from Johnstown

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Freshford Walking Loop – Freshford loop from Johnstown

02:51

66.7km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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After 30.4 km for 548 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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23.6 km

Cullahill Castle

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Cullahill Castle was built in around 1425 and destroyed in 1650. You can walk around the outside to view but there's no access inside.

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30.7 km

Castle Durrow is an 18th century country house, built in the pre-Palladian design. This was a family home until the early 1900's when it became a school. In 1998 the school was converted into the hotel you see today.

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48.4 km

Freshford Walking Loop

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The Freshford walking loop is a 5.6 km (3.5 mile) waymarked walking loop through the countryside and along the river to the west of Freshford. It's waymarked with purple arrows …

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48.5 km

Freshford

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Freshford is a small village in County Kilkenny. There are a small number of cafes, restaurants, and bars to visit making it a great stop whilst on your tour.

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66.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.2 km

7.47 km

504 m

451 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.4 km

3.74 km

497 m

183 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 15 July

27°C

12°C

11 %

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Freshford Walking Loop – Freshford loop from Johnstown

Cullahill Castle

View of Castle Durrow

Freshford Walking Loop

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