The Barrow Walk Graiguenamanagh Kilkenny Ireland

The ‘Barrow Way’ is a long-distance walking trail which follows the original towpath of the river. It is one of Ireland’s most scenic long distance trails but remains largely undiscovered.

Walking the Barrow Way is a very popular activity. The towpath was used for the pulling of barges and boats by horse in the past. The track along the Barrow starts at Lowtown, Co. Kildare and ends at St. Mullins, Co. Carlow covering a distance of 114 kilometres or 70 miles. The path takes in the towns of Monasterevin, Athy, Carlow, Leighlinbridge, Bagenalstown, Goresbridge, Graiguenamanagh and St Mullins.