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Kilkenny Cycling Tours offers a variety of guided and self guided cycling tours, where you can visit many of the fascinating historic and cultural sites around Kilkenny, including Kilkenny Castle, Shee Alms House, St Mary’s House, Rothe House and Gardens, The Black Abbey and St Canice’s Cathedral, along with some hidden gems along Ireland’s Medieval Mile. Find out about some of Kilkennys most famous characters like the Witch Dame Alice Kyteler, and William Earl Marshal, the greatest knight that ever lived!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you’re visiting Kilkenny for just a short time, then a guided cycling tour is the best way to discover all of the historical attractions in a fun, casual, yet educational way. Experience the magic of this medieval city on a summer evening with a guided cycling sunset tour, taking in all of the main tourist attractions and some hidden gems too. With their self guided Bike N’ Hike tour, simply hire your bike and enjoy the tranquility and scenery as you cycle from Kilkenny city to the picturesque village of Bennettsbridge, where you can visit local craft producers and a typical Irish bar, The Corner House local pub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The self guided Cycling Treasure Hunt is so much fun and suitable for families, corporate groups, hens and stags. Just hire your bike and they will provide you with treasure maps including questions and clues for this fun medieval treasure hunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For something totally different, why not try their Hydrobike rental? This is the most exciting, new water adventure experience in Ireland where you can explore the river Barrow like never before. Their bikes are suitable for all ages and they use riverbank paths and backstreets to stay away from heavy traffic. Kilkenny Cycling Tours can also arrange delivery of bikes to your accommodation and collect them that evening, and also offer a beautiful tandem bike suitable for someone with balance issues or visual impairments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Book your Kilkenny cycling tour today and experience the wonders of this medieval city in an exciting and environmentally friendly way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information please visit www.kilkennycyclingtours.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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