Arklow Loops Kynoch Walk
Walking Trail · Wicklow
Arklow Loops Kynoch Walk is a 3.3 km moderate waymarked loop in Wicklow, starting near Arklow.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 40 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Arklow Leisure Centre, near Arklow.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.79994, -6.14401
- Irish Grid reference
- T 253 737
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 62
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
Public transport
Bus Eireann route 2 , Irish Rail Arklow
About the trail
This walk around the site of the former Kynoch Munitions Factory passes six explanatory boards, cafes, the Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Arklow Maritime Museum, Boat Marina, leisure facilities, 'Duck Pond' and the Arklow Bay Hotel with a small section on the sea defences footpath.
- Waymarking
- Sky blue arrow on black background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Arklow Heritage/Nature Walks Development Co. Ltd
Arklow Heritage/Nature Walks Development Co. Ltd
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Arklow Loops Glenart Walk 0 m away · 9.9 km trail
- Arklow Loops Love Lane Walk 0 m away · 4.5 km trail
- Arklow Loops Monument Walk 0 m away · 6.5 km trail
- Arklow Loops South Beach Walk 0 m away · 5.7 km trail
- Arklow Loops Town Walk 0 m away · 4.3 km trail
- Glenart Wood Walk 3.1 km away · 3.7 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Arklow Loops Kynoch Walk?
3.3 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 0 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 40 minutes.
How hard is the Arklow Loops Kynoch Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Arklow Loops Kynoch Walk start?
Starts at Arklow Leisure Centre, near Arklow. The trailhead is at 52.79994, -6.14401 (Irish Grid T 253 737).
Can you bring a dog on the Arklow Loops Kynoch Walk?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Can you get to the Arklow Loops Kynoch Walk without a car?
Bus Eireann route 2 , Irish Rail Arklow.
Who manages the Arklow Loops Kynoch Walk?
Arklow Heritage/Nature Walks Development Co. Ltd. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Wicklow
Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.