Kilbrannish South - Short Loop
Walking Trail · Carlow
Kilbrannish South - Short Loop is a 6.5 km moderate waymarked loop in Carlow, starting near Myshall.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Corrabut Gap Car Park, 4.5 km from Myshall.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.65587, -6.76959
- Irish Grid reference
- S 83301 56754
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 68
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
Nearest available point for public transport is Bunclody
About the trail
The walking trail in this forest caters for the moderate walker including families to the more serious hiker. Kilbrannish South initially follows the tar road towards the Nine Stones before entering the wood to reach a large crossroad of forest tracks, then descends to return to the road. Suitable for smaller children when using a sports type buggy.
- Waymarking
- Red
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Carlow County Council
Carlow County Council | email: [email protected] Tel: 059 9170300
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- John's Hill Loop 996 m away · 11 km trail
- Kilbrannish North to Kilbrannish South Trail 996 m away · 14 km trail
- Kilbrannish Loop 1.0 km away · 5.1 km trail
- Windfarm Loop 1.0 km away · 3.2 km trail
- The Columban Way - Nine Stones to Magany 2.7 km away · 50.1 km trail
- Kiltealy Ballycrystal Trail 5.8 km away · 4.2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Kilbrannish South - Short Loop?
6.5 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours.
How hard is the Kilbrannish South - Short Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Kilbrannish South - Short Loop start?
Starts at Corrabut Gap Car Park, 4.5 km from Myshall. The trailhead is at 52.65587, -6.76959 (Irish Grid S 83301 56754).
Can you bring a dog on the Kilbrannish South - Short Loop?
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 Kilbrannish South - Short Loop without a car?
Nearest available point for public transport is Bunclody.
Who manages the Kilbrannish South - Short Loop?
Carlow County Council. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Carlow
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.