two checked flags beside tree lined start to wellness walk

The Highbank 'Wellness Walk'

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Price
€10
Duration
45min
Group Size
1-20

The Highbank 'Wellness Walk'

We invite you to circumnavigate slowly along a checkered, flag pathway through Highbank Orchards experiencing 2.5km (1.5mls) of orchards, woods, tillage, streams and flowers. All organic and teeming with nature changing every season. 

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two checked flags beside tree lined start to wellness walk

The farm is home to a multitude of wildlife so do take your time and listen out for their voices. Your entrance fee is a maintenance fee to help maintain the habitats.

 Do your body and soul good. Walk along the route whilst chatting to friends, listening to the bird’s voices and enjoy the chance of a magical encounter with a fox, rabbit, owl, bat or bumble bee, finishing in the Farm Shop with a taster gift .

checkered flags marking walkway into fir wood forest
pathway beside open oat field and tall hawthorn hedge with a tree in the middle of the oats
pathway between a wood and hawthorn hedge with elder flower in the foreground
single red apple on a dark green leaved branch
Aerial View of orchard. Trees in bloom with blue sky

Your Visit FAQs

Some answers to typical questions you may have. Can't find what you are looking for? Contact us know and we'll assist you in any way we can.

Is there a Farm Shop on site and when can we visit?

Yes. Our farm shop is open during all opening hours and is free to drop in to visit and maybe a chance of a cup of coffee or tea.

How long do the self-guided walks take?

All our self-guided tours are at your own pace…Slow Tourism’ we call it!... Take your time and don’t be rushed. The average time for the Red Gated Orchard QR coded Walk is 1 hour and for the Wellness Walk a little longer.

How long does the Highbank Experience Taste & Tour take?

The average time for this is 1.5 hours – 2 hours

Is there free parking?

Yes. There is ample free parking on the farm and beside the farm shop. There is also dedicated space for buses.

Are dogs permitted?

We are dog lovers but dogs on only permitted strictly on the leash whilst visiting the Farm Shop. Unfortunately, absolutely no dogs are allowed on the walks due to our delicate wildlife habitats which need no disturbance.

are there toilets on site

yes there are toilets on site

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Getting Here

Our Location

We are on the N76. 7km south of Kilkenny City on the main road to Callan.

By Car

We are an hour and a half from Cork, an hour and half from Dublin and half an hour from Waterford. We are approx 45 mins from Rosslare harbour.

By Train

Nearest Train Station is Kilkenny  City Centre (McDonagh). Due to our rural location you would need to take a taxi from the station (approx 10 mins)

By Bus

Nearest Bus Station is Kilkenny City Centre. Due to our rural location you would need to take a taxi from the station (approx 10 mins)

Our Tours

Select from our Self Guided or Group Orchard Tours. An Irish Farm experience.

Red Gate leading to wooded area