Woodstock Waterfall Loop
Walking Trail · Kilkenny
Woodstock Waterfall Loop is a 4.4 km moderate waymarked loop in Kilkenny, starting near Inistioge.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1.5 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Woodstock Gardens Carpark, near Inistioge.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.47554, -7.0578
- Irish Grid reference
- S 64062 36396
- 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
Bus
About the trail
Following woodland tracks and formal planting along the River Nore, this 4.5km walk takes in the Woodstock Arboretum and Gardens.
- Waymarking
- Green on red background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Kilkenny County Council
Kilkenny County Council
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Nore Valley Walk - Inistioge to Thomastown Section 1.4 km away · 10.8 km trail
- Woodstock - Ladies Loop Walk 1.7 km away · 3.4 km trail
- Woodstock Loop Walk 1.7 km away · 4.7 km trail
- Brandon Hill Summit Walk 6.6 km away · 6.5 km trail
- Grennan Loop 7.8 km away · 6.6 km trail
- Bahana Forest Trail 8.9 km away · 4.5 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Woodstock Waterfall Loop?
4.4 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 110 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1.5 hours.
How hard is the Woodstock Waterfall Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Woodstock Waterfall Loop start?
Starts at Woodstock Gardens Carpark, near Inistioge. The trailhead is at 52.47554, -7.0578 (Irish Grid S 64062 36396).
Can you bring a dog on the Woodstock Waterfall 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 Woodstock Waterfall Loop without a car?
Bus.
Who manages the Woodstock Waterfall Loop?
Kilkenny County Council. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Kilkenny
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.