Ballykeeffe Wood Nature Reserve, Kilkenny

  • Author: ActiveME
  • Created: August 28, 2012 10:32 am
  • Updated: December 12, 2017 11:02 am
Location: Kilkenny
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  • Distance 5 km
  • Time 0 s
  • Speed 0.0 km/h
  • Min altitude 117 m
  • Peak 205 m
  • Climb 123 m
  • Descent 124 m
Ballykeeffe wood nature reserve is a woodland of young ash, oak and abundant bramble and bluebells covering 55 hectares. It is located 12 km south-west of Kilkenny and situated on a prominent limestone hill.  An old disused limestone quarry on this hill has created Kilkenny's very own outdoor auditorium beneath Ballykeefe woods and it is also very popular with rock climbers. Within the woods themselves there are many walks and trails to enjo, a historics Mass rock and plenty of plants and wildlife to enjoy.  The NPWS aims encourage natural regeneration of the woods and Ballykeefe can also claim to have provided stunning Oak which was used on the Queen May ship.
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Ballykeeffe wood nature reserve is a woodland of young ash, oak and abundant bramble and bluebells covering 55 hectares. It is located 12 km south-west of Kilkenny and situated on a prominent limestone hill.  An old disused limestone quarry on this hill has created Kilkenny’s very own outdoor auditorium beneath Ballykeefe woods and it is also very popular with rock climbers. Within the woods themselves there are many walks and trails to enjo, a historics Mass rock and plenty of plants and wildlife to enjoy.  The NPWS aims encourage natural regeneration of the woods and Ballykeefe can also claim to have provided stunning Oak which was used on the Queen May ship.
Use our Map of Ireland and Sat Nav tool to get directions to the nature reserve and use our detailed map and App to find and follow nearby walking routes and GPS on our App to follow these routes and keep on track.

 

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