Holy Year Cross – Clonmel West Gate loop from Clonmel

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Ireland

Munster

Tipperary

Holy Year Cross – Clonmel West Gate loop from Clonmel

Moderate

5.0

(1)

riders

Holy Year Cross – Clonmel West Gate loop from Clonmel

03:18

34.2km

830m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.8 km for 228 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

11.8 km

Views of Clonmel

Highlight • Viewpoint

Make sure to look back towards Clonmel and the River Suir as you're halfway up Scrouthea Hill. It's not a bad view.

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11.9 km

Holy Year Cross

Highlight • Monument

The cross was erected in the Holy Year of 1950, on top of Cnoc a’ Chomortais in the Comeragh mountains. Many walkers come here throughout the year because the vantage …

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12.2 km

View Above Holy Year Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.3 km

Scrouthea Hill

Highlight • Summit

Scrouthea Hill (Cnoc a Chomortais) is part of the beautiful Comeragh Mountain Range that stretches across the southeast of Ireland. The hill stands at 1,109 feet (338 m) high and …

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18.4 km

Carey's Castle Wood

Highlight • Forest

Carey's Castle Wood is a delightful mixed woodland on the north-western fringes of the Comeragh Mountains. The ruined castle that gives the woodland its name is a fine sight. Built …

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32.3 km

Clonmel West Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

The Irish for Clonmel is 'Cluain Meala', which means 'honey meadow' or 'honey valley'. Pedalling around the town, the largest in County Tipperary, you will find a lot of important …

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32.7 km

Coffee & snacks in Clonmel

Highlight • Cafe

There are many great places to grab a coffee and a bite to eat in the county town of Clonmel, such as The Butter Market Cafe, No Filter, and Cafe Vanilla.

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32.9 km

Clonmel

Highlight • Settlement

The wonderful town of Clonmel is the largest in County Tipperary. There's plenty to discover such as The Main Guard, Clarey's Castle, and St Patrick's Well.

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34.2 km

End point

Train Station

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