Kinnitty - Glinsk Castle Loop
Walking Trail · Offaly
Kinnitty - Glinsk Castle Loop is a 6.2 km moderate waymarked loop in Offaly, starting near Kinnitty.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Car park at entrance to Kinitty Forest entrance barrier, near Kinnitty.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.09696, -7.69432
- Irish Grid reference
- N 211 046
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 54
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.
About the trail
This tranquil woodland loop on forestry tracks passes close to the grounds of Kinnitty Castle (now a hotel), fords several tinkling little streams and passes the scant ruins of Glinsk Castle with many fine broadleaf trees evident. There are fine views over Offaly and great views of the surrounding mountain valleys
- Waymarking
- Blue arrow
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coillte North and East
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Kinnitty - Kinnitty Castle Loop 0 m away · 4 km trail
- Glenregan Forest Recreation Area - Glenregan Loop 902 m away · 9.1 km trail
- Knockbarron Wood - Eco Walk 3.5 km away · 4.9 km trail
- Glenafelly Forest Recreation Area - Eco Walk 3.8 km away · 7.5 km trail
- Cadamstown - Paul's Lane Loop 4.0 km away · 4.3 km trail
- Cadamstown Nature Trail Eco Loop 4.0 km away · 6.4 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Kinnitty - Glinsk Castle Loop?
6.2 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 170 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours 30 minutes.
How hard is the Kinnitty - Glinsk Castle Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Kinnitty - Glinsk Castle Loop start?
Starts at Car park at entrance to Kinitty Forest entrance barrier, near Kinnitty. The trailhead is at 53.09696, -7.69432 (Irish Grid N 211 046).
Can you bring a dog on the Kinnitty - Glinsk Castle 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.
Who manages the Kinnitty - Glinsk Castle Loop?
Coillte North and East. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Offaly
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.