Kinnitty Forest Walks

The picturesque village of Kinnitty in County Offaly, in the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains on the R422 Mountmellick to Birr road. It is situated on the once strategic route across Offaly leading onto Munster (old Munster Road). The present village grew up around Kinnity Castle which was built by the Bernard Family in 1811. It is an excellent hub for walking, road cycling and mountain biking with access to the Slieve Bloom Way and also to a number of looped walks and Eop walks The trail head is located on the Mountrath road from Kinnitty.

Link to Kinnitty Castle Loop Map of kinnitty castle loop
Distance: 4.5km /1.5 hrs
Trail Grade: Moderate

Kinnitty Castle Loop

To suit: All levels of fitness (also wheelchair friendly)
Terrain: Forestry tracks
Link to Glinsk Castle Loop Map of glinsk castle loop
Distance: 6.7km / 3hrs
Trail Grade: Moderate

Glinsk Castle Loop

To suit: Medium level of fitness
Terrain: Mix of forestry tracks and woodland walks
Link to Glenregan Loop Map of Glenregan loop
Distance: 11k/3 hours
Trail Grade: Strenuous

Glenregan Loop

To suit: Higher than average level of fitness
Terrain: Forestry Road
Link to Knockbarron Wood Eco Walk Map of knockbarron eco walk
Distance: 5k/1.5hrs
Trail Grade: Moderate

Knockbarron Wood Eco Walk

To suit: Medium level of fitness
Terrain: Scenic view, Forest Road

Directions to Kinnitty trailhead

LocationKinnitty Village, Co. Offaly

From Kinnitty Village, take the R421 following the signposts for Mountmellick and Clonaslee. After 200m veer right onto the R440 (signposted Mountrath). Continue along this road for 3km to reach the entrance to Kinnitty Forest on your left. Note: the trailhead is signposted from Kinnitty.

 

Walking Calendar

The Slieve Bloom Walking Club organise walks every weekend of the year. All of these walks are led by an experienced and friendly walk leader who is very familiar with the mountains. These walks are post to the Walking calendar weekly.

Join Weekly Walk

A panel of guides are also available if you are are looking for a personal leader who can tailor-make a walk to suit your party or group.

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