Windfarm Loop
Walking Trail · Carlow
Windfarm Loop is a 3.2 km moderate waymarked loop in Carlow, starting near Bunclody.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour |
Getting there
Starts at Kilbrannish Woods car park, near Bunclody.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.65632, -6.75447
- Irish Grid reference
- S 842 568
- 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.
About the trail
This short loop has uphill sections and a good surface suitable for families with young children. Large wind turbines fill the skyline on the summit of nearby Greenoge Hill. The trail follows forestry road over the wooded shoulder of Kilbrannish Hill.
- Waymarking
- Green arrow on yellow background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Bunclody Loafers
Bunclody Loafers
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Kilbrannish Loop 0 m away · 5.1 km trail
- John's Hill Loop 28 m away · 11 km trail
- Kilbrannish North to Kilbrannish South Trail 28 m away · 14 km trail
- Kilbrannish South - Short Loop 1.0 km away · 6.5 km trail
- The Columban Way - Nine Stones to Magany 3.4 km away · 50.1 km trail
- South Leinster Way 5.6 km away · 103.6 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Windfarm Loop?
3.2 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 70 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour.
How hard is the Windfarm Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Windfarm Loop start?
Starts at Kilbrannish Woods car park, near Bunclody. The trailhead is at 52.65632, -6.75447 (Irish Grid S 842 568).
Can you bring a dog on the Windfarm 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 Windfarm Loop?
Bunclody Loafers. 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.