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Barrow Way out and back from Goresbridge to Ballyteigelea

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Ireland

Kilkenny

Barrow Way out and back from Goresbridge to Ballyteigelea

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Barrow Way out and back from Goresbridge to Ballyteigelea

02:51

11.2km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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485 m

Goresbridge Stone Bridge

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There are plenty of places to get refreshments: next to the old stone bridge, or in the nearby town itself. A perfect stop when walking the Barrow Way.

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2.34 km

Barrow Way

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The Barrow Way is a 117 km (73 mile) long distance multi-user trail which follows the River Barrow from close to its source in the Slieve Bloom Mountains to the …

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5.59 km

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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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.18 km

2.13 km

761 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.88 km

586 m

265 m

242 m

175 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

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11°C

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Barrow Way out and back from Goresbridge to Ballyteigelea

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