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The Barrow Way
can be joined in Carlow, it
initially begins in Lowtown Co
Kildare but it runs down the River
Barrow from Co Kildare, onto Co
Carlow, Co Kilkenny and Co Wexford.
The River Barrow being part of the
'Three Sisters' the Rivers
Barrow(the largest), Suir and Nore.
All the way from the Grand Canal,
down alon the River Barrow are many
Lock as this waterway used be a main
transport system of transporting
goods on the waterways by barge from
Dublin to Wexford and back. The
Barrow Way section in Carlow from
Carlow to Bagenalstown takes in some
lovely scenery beside the water,
with mills, bridges, historical
buildings and castle to be seen on
this 10 mile stretch of the Barrow
Way and if you wish to walk further
taking you into Co Kilkenny from
Bagenalstown to Graiguenamanagh is a
16 mile section of the walk.
The South Leinster Way will
take the walkers from Co Carlow into
Co Tipperary covering 64 miles this
is for the long distance walkers!
With great mountain views along the
way such as Brandon Hill, Mount
Leinster and river side views.
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Clogrennan Loop, Carlow - Looped Walk |
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Clogrennane Wood Loop
Walk is through great forest area, a 4km
walk offering great views of Carlow
town. |
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Kilbrannish Loop, Carlow
- Looped Walk |
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The Kilbrannish Loop
of 5 km
follows the Windfarm Loop
3 km walk and the South Leinster
Way on a gentle climb up to a viewing
point, a fine view of the wind farm with
its four large turbines can be had from
here. The turbines, situated on
the summit of nearby Greenoge Hill, have
an estimated annual output to supply the
electrical needs of about 4500 people.
At this point the South Leinster Way
goes on straight towards its start/end
at Kildavin. The Kilbrannish and
Windfarm Loops
turn left and carry on their journey
along the Kilbrannish
forest road. At the next
junction the Wind farm loop starts its
descent back down towards the car park,
the Kilbrannish loop continues its
journey and heads up Kilbrannish hill
towards the top of Croaghaun |
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Oakpark Loop, Carlow Town
- Looped Walk |
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South Leinster Way, Carlow - Walking
Route |
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The Barrow Way, Rathangan, Carlow -
Walking Route |
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Windfarm Loop, Carlow-
Looped Walk |
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