Walks, Hikes & Trails

Light Strolls or Strenuous Hikes - Laois & Carlow have it all! 

If you are in need of a relaxing break, wide open spaces, fresh air, and stimulation, then Carlow and Laois are the natural choices for a walking trip! Catering for everyone from the casual walker to the veteran hiker, discover a range of routes below:

📍Ordered by Approximate Driving Distance from Talbot Hotel Carlow

• ~0–10 min

  • Oak Park Forest

  • Milford Mill Walk

  ~10–25 min

  • Clashganny Forest

  • Borris Viaduct

  • Brandon Hill Loop

  • Kilbrannish Forest

  • The Barrow Way

  • Rossmore

  • Castletown Weir

  • Catholes Falls

  • Clogrennan Lock

  ~30–40 min

  • Mount Leinster

  • Blackstairs Mountain

  • Glenbarrow Trail

  ~40–50 min+

  • Saint Mullins

  • Abbeyleix Bog Walk