Christ the King statue – Hore Abbey & Rock of Cashel loop from Thurles

Christ the King statue – Hore Abbey & Rock of Cashel loop from Thurles

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Christ the King statue – Hore Abbey & Rock of Cashel loop from Thurles

04:14

99.5km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.50 km

Holycross Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Holycross Abbey was founded in 1182 AD by Dónal Mór Ó Briain, King of Limerick and reconstructed between 1400-1450 with the abbey being dissolved in 1540. It is a stunning …

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14.4 km

Archaeological Site

37.3 km

Tipperary is a colourful and historic market town, featuring Georgian streets and traditional shopfronts. Famed in a song adopted by WW1 soldiers as a marching song - I challenge you not to sing it at least once.

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37.5 km

Tipperary

Highlight • Settlement

Explore wonderful Tipperary town, located in the stunning Golden Vale on the gateway to the Galtee Mountains. The town is just a stone's throw away from many beautiful castle and some of the best landscapes Ireland has to offer.

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38.0 km

Tipperary train station

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful old railway station in the centre of Tipperary.

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44.5 km

Christ the King statue

Highlight • Monument

Impressive monument Christ the King perched ontop of a hill overlooking the Glen of Aherlow.

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72.7 km

Path from Rock of Cashel to Hore Abbey

Highlight • Trail

The Sheep Pasture Walk is the most scenic and shortest route from the Rock of Cashel to Hore Abbey. You can enjoy a fantastic view of both highlights and have …

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72.9 km

Hore Abbey & Rock of Cashel

Highlight • Historical Site

To the west of this point you can see Hore Abbey, Irelands last medieval Cistercian monastery which was founded in 1272. The Abbey was originally a Benedictine monastery, however in …

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98.5 km

Thurles Castle

Highlight • Castle

There is nothing left of walls that enclosed the town, or of the manor known as Durlas Castle and later the Croak Castle on the west end of the town. …

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99.5 km

End point

Train Station

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