Below are details on our upcoming “Trip to the woods” event on Saturday 15th November. For further information on how to get there click here.
Location: Castlemorris, beside Newmarket, Co Kilkenny
Description of event: This is an easy trail suitable for families around the new 3rd loop in the Castlemorris estate. The walk is 7km long and will take approximately 2 hours.
Nearest town and county: Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny
How to get there: Start from the village of Knocktopher on the N10 between the cities of Kilkenny and Waterford. Take the R699 in the direction of Kilmaganny and Dunnamaggan. After 6km turn right onto the R701 signposted Kilmaganny – after 1km the trailhead is located on your right opposite the Grand Gates. [Note: The trailhead is signposted from Knocktopher.]
Meeting point: Gates of Castlemorris, Aghaviller, Co Kilkenny
Is pre-registration required?: No
Time of event: 1:30pm
Duration: 2 hours
Suitable for : All the family
Special instructions: All children must be accompanied during this event
General instructions: Trekking shoes + raingear recommended. Bring a drink also.
Katharine Blake joined inthis walk at Castlemorris and wrote the following article which was published in the Kilkenny People.
http://www.kilkennypeople.ie/katharine-blake/Castlemorris-Woods-Walk.4779557.jp