- Royal Canal Way (Maynooth to Kilcock: A 7-km easy linear trail along the Royal Canal, starting in Maynooth. This 2-hour flat walk follows the towpath through serene countryside, passing locks and wildlife like herons. Ideal for families and casual walkers, with train stations at both ends for easy return.
- Donadea Forest Park Loop: A 6-km moderate loop in Donadea Forest Park, featuring woodlands, a lake, and the ruins of Donadea Castle. This 1.5-2 hour trail offers scenic views, picnic areas, and a historic famine wall. Suitable for all ages, with well-maintained paths and a coffee shop on-site.
- Curragh Plains Walk: A 5-km easy loop across the Curragh, Ireland’s largest open plain, known for its grasslands and horse-racing heritage. This 1.5-hour walk offers expansive views, grazing sheep, and historical military sites. Perfect for a relaxed stroll, with open terrain suitable for all abilities.
- Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park Trails: A 3-4 km easy network of trails through Lullymore’s 60-acre park, featuring peatlands, woodlands, and biodiversity gardens. This 1-hour walk includes historical exhibits and fairy trails, ideal for families or those interested in nature and heritage. Guided options are available.
- Moore Abbey Woods Trail: A 4-km easy loop near Monasterevin, winding through the woodlands of Moore Abbey estate. This 1-hour trail offers peaceful paths, river views, and historical remnants of the abbey. Family-friendly and accessible, it’s great for a short, relaxing walk.
- Grand Canal Way (Sallins to Naas: A 6-km easy linear trail along the Grand Canal, connecting Sallins to Naas. This 1.5-2 hour flat walk features calm waters, lock gates, and wildlife like swans. Suitable for all ages, with nearby cafes and public transport options for return.
- Pollardstown Fen Walk: A 3-km easy loop through Pollardstown Fen, a unique alkaline fen near Newbridge. This 1-hour trail offers boardwalks over wetlands, with rare plants and birdlife like snipe. Ideal for nature lovers, it’s flat and accessible, with educational signage about the ecosystem.
- Killinthomas Wood Trail: A 4-km easy loop in Killinthomas Wood, near Rathangan, through mixed woodlands of oak, ash, and conifers. This 1-hour trail features bluebell carpets in spring and wildlife like deer. Family-friendly with clear paths, it’s perfect for a tranquil forest walk.
- Castletown House Parklands Walk: A 5-km easy loop through the 550-acre Castletown House estate in Celbridge. This 1.5-hour trail explores Georgian parkland, riverside paths along the Liffey, and views of the Palladian mansion. Ideal for families or history enthusiasts, with accessible routes and picnic spots.
- Hill of Allen Walk: A 3-km moderate out-and-back trail to the Hill of Allen (206m), near Allen. This 1-hour hike, steeped in mythology as Fionn MacCumhaill’s stronghold, offers panoramic views of Kildare’s plains. The path is steep in parts, best for moderately fit walkers with sturdy footwear.
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