Rock of Cashel – Hore Abbey loop from Cashel

Hiking trails & Routes

Ireland

Munster

Tipperary

Rock of Cashel – Hore Abbey loop from Cashel

Easy

4.8

(10)

hikers

Rock of Cashel – Hore Abbey loop from Cashel

01:15

4.70km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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405 m

Cathedral Church of Saint John the Baptist and Saint Patrick's Rock

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The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Baptist and Saint Patrick's Rock is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Cashel, County Tipperary in Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.

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692 m

Kearney's Castle

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One of the fortified houses built in Ireland around the 1500s to ensure residents' safety.

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1.46 km

Rock of Cashel

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The terms "Cashel", "Cahir" and "Dun" all refer to a castle complex in Irish. However, the so-called Rock of Cashel in the town of Cashel is not just any random …

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1.55 km

Cormac’s Chapel

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Cormac's Chapel is the central architectural treasure of the Rock of Cashel. It is the oldest Romanesque church in Ireland, built from 1127-1134. The sandstone building served as a template …

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1.60 km

O'Scorainne Mausoleum

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One story says that the Celtic cross was destroyed with a lightning strike and thus fueled the arrogance of the buried person for the construction of the mighty mausoleum.

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1.91 km

Parking Lot and Souvenir Shop

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3.00 km

Hore Abbey

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Ruins of a Cistercian monastery from the 13th century

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3.57 km

Path from Rock of Cashel to Hore Abbey

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The Sheep Pasture Walk is the most scenic and shortest route from the Rock of Cashel to Hore Abbey. You can enjoy a fantastic view of both highlights and have …

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4.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.77 km

1.37 km

999 m

561 m

Surfaces