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Muckross Lake – Fantastic views loop from Muckross House

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Muckross Lake – Fantastic views loop from Muckross House

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Muckross Lake – Fantastic views loop from Muckross House

00:25

6.96km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

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Killarney National Park

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Parking

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1.21 km

Muckross Abbey and its Ancient Yew Tree

Highlight • Religious Site

The ruins of the Franciscan monastery Muckross Abbey (also Muckross Friary, Irish Mainistir Locha Léin) from the 15th century are in the middle of the Killarney National Park not far …

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1.49 km

Muckross Abbey

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Muckross Abbey is a historic Franciscan friary founded in 1448. Its architecture is a fusion of Gothic and Renaissance styles, with well-preserved ruins and a central courtyard dominated by an …

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3

2.08 km

View of Lough Leane and Island

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A narrow footpath leads along the lakeshore for a while, lined with old trees and offering beautiful views of the lake.

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4

2.85 km

Muckross House and Gardens

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5

3.94 km

Muckross Lake

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Muckross Lake is also known as the Middle Lake (the other two being Lough Leane and Upper Lake), or the Torc, for its proximity to Torc Mountain. It is Ireland's …

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4.37 km

View of the mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

5.53 km

View of Muckross Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Even if you only have a little time, you can manage the short walk from the manor house here and enjoy the view for a moment!

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5.55 km

Fantastic views

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6.96 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.08 km

661 m

198 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.65 km

302 m

< 100 m

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