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Rossmore Castle Ruins – The Morrigan (Red Wolf Giant) loop from Monaghan Rural ED

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Rossmore Castle Ruins – The Morrigan (Red Wolf Giant) loop from Monaghan Rural ED

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Rossmore Castle Ruins – The Morrigan (Red Wolf Giant) loop from Monaghan Rural ED

01:30

5.69km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.62 km

Rossmore Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

In the centre of the park, the remains of the old Castle is an interesting point to add to your adventure.

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1.84 km

Garaidh Den Drum (Spike) Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Garaidh Den Drum is known as Spike and is a spear thrower. He is on the hill facing Roddy and waiting to catch you out. A large spike at the …

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3.44 km

The Morrigan (Red Wolf Giant)

Highlight • Monument

The Morrigan is the term given to Goddess Morrigan, one of the triple Goddesses in Celtic mythology. She represented the circle of life and was associated with both birth and …

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5.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.62 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.63 km

922 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 24 June

28°C

14°C

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Comments

March 25, 2025,Rossmore Park Walk

Rossmore Forest Park is located 3.5km south west of Monaghan town on the R189 to Newbliss. Admission is free, lots of parking spases and a nice coffee doc there also. A special feature of the park is the rhododendron and azalea display, which is at its colourful best in early summer. Also a wonderful Play-Park for children and a Giant …