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Graiguenamanagh – Ballytiglea Bridge loop from Muine Bheag

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Graiguenamanagh – Ballytiglea Bridge loop from Muine Bheag

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Graiguenamanagh – Ballytiglea Bridge loop from Muine Bheag

07:18

113km

1,330m

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: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

42.0 km

Graiguenamanagh

Highlight • Settlement

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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2

49.5 km

The Old Mill Café on the River Barrow

Highlight • Cafe

3

49.7 km

Ballytiglea Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a scenic bridge across the beautiful River Barrow, a fine sight on both the Barrow Way and South Leinster Way long-distance trails. The river here marks the border between Counties Kilkenny and Carlow.

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4

51.9 km

Barrow Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

63.0 km

Coonogue Wood

Forest

6

93.9 km

Nine Stones

Highlight • Monument

On the lower side of the road, you will see an alignment of nine small stones in the ground. These are said to commemorate nine shepherds lost on Mount Leinster …

Tip by

7

95.4 km

Mount Slievebawn

Highlight • Summit

Amazing views of the mountain ranges on all sides. Well paved road, a tough climb from both sides, but well worth it for the views.

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8

96.5 km

View of Mount Leinster and the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

109 km

Ballymoon Castle

Highlight • Castle

13th Century castle that is now in ruins. Thought to be built by the Carew family, the ruins are an impressive site from the road.

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B

113 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

98.9 km

8.07 km

5.13 km

502 m

252 m

216 m

Surfaces

102 km

5.46 km

5.33 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 26 June

20°C

14°C

86 %

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