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Fantastic views – Ross Castle loop from Killarney

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Munster

Kerry

Fantastic views – Ross Castle loop from Killarney

Moderate

4.7

(114)

573

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Fantastic views – Ross Castle loop from Killarney

01:48

29.2km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.0 km for 54 m

After 15.8 km for 264 m

After 16.5 km for 83 m

After 23.8 km for 53 m

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Start point

Train Station

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4.77 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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7.69 km

Muckross Lake

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Muckross Lake is one of those places that reveals new facets with every bend on the tour around Killarney. If you are on a bike, the route takes you through …

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9.62 km

View of Muckross Lake from the Brickeen Bridge

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One of the old stone bridges often found in Ireland. From the water you have a particularly beautiful view of the building.

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15.5 km

Fantastic views

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15.9 km

Muckross House

Highlight • Historical Site

An impressive sight is the Muckross House with its garden, which is known far beyond the borders of Ireland. The impressive structure is part of Irish architectural history, but is …

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16.1 km

Muckross House and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

17.5 km

Muckross Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

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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23.9 km

Ross Castle

Highlight • Castle

On the edge of Lough Leane, Ross Castle dates from the 15th century and was the last place in Munster to withstand Cromwell. It is open to the public outside of winter with excellent guided tours.

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29.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

6.92 km

4.31 km

3.06 km

1.36 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

27.3 km

1.73 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

5°C

34 %

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Fantastic views – Ross Castle loop from Killarney

Muckross Abbey and its Ancient Yew Tree

Muckross Lake

View of Muckross Lake from the Brickeen Bridge

Fantastic views

Muckross House

Muckross House and Gardens

Muckross Abbey

Ross Castle

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