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FREE IRELAND’S ANCIENT EAST EXPERIENCES The Butler Trail Business Details Tipperary County Council & Tipperary Tourism, Ballingarrane, Cahir Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary T  + 353 76 1065000 E  Marie.phelan@tipperarycoco.ie W  www.tipperary.com Business Contact  Marie Phelan Experience The Butler Trail The Butler Trail steeped deep in medieval heritage links the 3 towns of Carrick on Suir, Clonmel and Cahir, Co. Tipperary in a 38km drive with indulgent stops at castles, cottages and courts! Each stop off point offers self-guided audio tours in English, French and German allowing you to take it all in at your own pace, discover hidden gems and mix with the locals. App audio guides for each town available in English, French and German – Carrick on Suir, Cahir, Clonmel. Duration  40mins per town Group bookings Contact  As above Opening Details & Refreshment App available at all times. Cahir Castle is open all year around, the app and audio guides are available all year around, the Main Guard and Ormond Castle are seasonal. Many restaurants, pubs that serve food and café options in all towns on trail. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach parking in each town Nearest Airport Cork Airport – 1 hr 10mins drive from Clonmel Nearest Accommodation Hub Accommodation available in each town – www.discoverireland.ie Experiences Nearby Rock of Cashel (20mins) from Cahir/Clonmel – www.cashel.ie Cahir Castle (Cahir Village) – http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/cahircastle/ Holycross Abbey – www.holycrossabbey.ie (30mins) Trail Kilkenny Business Details Kilkenny Trails, 10 St Patrick’s Court, Kilkenny T  +353 (0)56 775 2111 E  trails@trailkilkenny.ie W  http://www.trailkilkenny.ie/activity-trails/scenic-walks Business Contact   trails@trailkilkenny.ie Experience Trail Kilkenny offers a range of ScenicWalks throughout county Kilkenny. Each has its own character and the terrain will suit different fitness levels. Some are leisurely walks, taking you through leafy country lanes and across fields to the riverbank, others offer a more challenging walk up hillside paths to the top of the Hill with super views of the surrounding countryside. Trail Kilkenny offers other activity trails to help you discover more of Kilkenny’s countryside; including river walks on the Nore ValleyWalk and cycle routes. Bike Hire operators are in place to supply bikes for groups. Guided tours in English only. Minimum loop walk available is 1hr with a range of loop walks available for 2-3hrs and the longest loop walk is 7hrs. Opening Details & Refreshment Walking Trails are open 365 days. Self-guided trails are FREE. Guided tours Adults € 4; Students/OAPs € 3. Bike hire does require advance booking. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach and car parking facilities available depending on walk location. A mixed terrain of walking paths may impact persons with mobility limitations. A reasonable level of fitness is needed. Comfortable walking shoes or boots, raining coat, water. Suitable clothing for cycling. Refreshments available. Nearest Accommodation Hub Kilkenny City – www.discoverireland.ie Experiences Nearby Kilkenny Castle (2mins drive) – www.kilkennycastle.ie Dunmore Caves (15mins drive) – www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/dunmorecave/ Jerpoint Park (20mins drive) – www.jerpointpark.ie 80