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Ross Island loop from Ross Castle — Killarney National Park

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Ross Island loop from Ross Castle — Killarney National Park

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Ross Island loop from Ross Castle — Killarney National Park

00:23

3.60km

30m

Running

Easy run. 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: June 7, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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119 m

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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1.73 km

View of Lough Leane from Governor's Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful vantage point slightly elevated on a rock overlooking Lough Leane.

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2.39 km

Ross Island Copper Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

The path leads past the mine, where copper was first mined in Ireland. This was in the Bronze Age from 2400 to 1800 BC.
A detour along a trail near …

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2.56 km

Lough Leane Shore on Ross Island

Highlight • Lake

It is worth taking the loop round Ross Island to take in the views over Lough Leane towards Cow Island and Rough Island.

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3.60 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.26 km

923 m

316 m

102 m

Surfaces

1.34 km

995 m

542 m

499 m

219 m

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