Kilbrannish North
Overview
Kilbrannish in Irish is either Cill Breatnais or Coill Breatnais meaning either Walsh’s Church or Walsh’s Wood. Kilbrannish offers many walks on forest roads, and magnificent views of the surrounding lowlands, Mount Leinster and the near by wind farm may be had on a fine day. Mount Leinster stands tall across from Kilbrannish at 796 metres in height with a 122 metre tall transmission mast on top.
Things to do
Kilbrannish offers many walks on forest roads, with 3 waymarked walks and the South Leinster Way also has part of its route in this forest;
The Wind Farm Loop (3 km, 1 hour, Moderate, blue markers) is the shortest loop and follows the longer Kilbrannish Loop on a gentle climb until they part and this loop descends back down to the car park.
The Kilbrannish Loop (5 km, 1 ½ hour, Strenuous, purple markers) is a longer looped walk, that follows the gentle climb of the Wind Farm Loop until parting and continues to climb until it reaches the top of Kilbrannish Hill and then descends (quite steeply at first) back to the car park.
The John’s Hill Loop (11 km, 3 hours, Strenuous, blue markers) for the serious walker takes you to John’s Hill and a loop around it before heading back the way you came, well worth the effort for the spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, towns and villages.
DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON LEADS AT ALL TIMES.
Visitors Facilities on site
Car Park – 10 cars
Open 24/7 all year.