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Muckross Abbey – Fantastic views loop from Muckross House

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Muckross Abbey – Fantastic views loop from Muckross House

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Muckross Abbey – Fantastic views loop from Muckross House

01:25

23.9km

130m

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: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.8 km for 150 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.22 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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1.50 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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3

5.44 km

Killarney House and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Killarney house and gardens is a beautifully restored 18th-century hosue set in a expansive parkland. The house is open to the public, and the surrounding gardens are a key attraction, featuring manicured lawns, colorful flower beds, and scenic walking paths.

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4

17.6 km

Muckross House and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

5

19.1 km

View of the mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

20.7 km

Muckross Lake

Highlight • Lake

Muckross Lake, located in Killarney National Park in County Kerry, is a stunning glacial lake surrounded by forests and mountains. It offers breathtaking views of the iconic Muckross House and the surrounding peaks of the Macgillycuddy's Reeks.

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7

21.8 km

Through the trees

Highlight • Forest

8

23.4 km

Fantastic views

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

23.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.28 km

7.90 km

4.10 km

2.93 km

674 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

331 m

151 m

113 m

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Saturday 16 May

11°C

6°C

97 %

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