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Ross Castle – Ross Castle loop from Killarney

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Ross Castle – Ross Castle loop from Killarney

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Ross Castle – Ross Castle loop from Killarney

00:42

6.65km

20m

Running

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Killarney National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

714 m

Maurice O'Donoghue Memorial Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Small green park next to the river Flesk, in honour of Maurice O'Donoghue who died on June 9th 2001 aged 62 - a prominent Killarney hotelier who pioneered many initiatives …

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2

3.30 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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3

3.31 km

Ross Castle

Highlight • Castle

4

3.33 km

Ross Castle

Highlight • Castle

A 15th-century castle purportedly constructed by the chieftain O’Donoghue Mór. It was the last place in Munster to hold out against Cromwell.

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B

6.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.82 km

2.02 km

686 m

551 m

432 m

131 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

454 m

352 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

27 %

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