Faux Dolmen of Anaverna – Ruins in Ravensdale Forest loop from Jonesborough

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Faux Dolmen of Anaverna – Ruins in Ravensdale Forest loop from Jonesborough

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Faux Dolmen of Anaverna – Ruins in Ravensdale Forest loop from Jonesborough

02:10

22.1km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 2.91 km for 503 m

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2.91 km

Ravensdale Forest Park

Highlight • Forest

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View of Ravensdale Forest and countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

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Highlight • Viewpoint

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Highlight • Viewpoint

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Clermont Carn Summit and Transmission Site

Highlight • Summit

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Faux Dolmen of Anaverna

Highlight • Monument

How to have a bit of fun with a few rocks …
geograph.ie (Faux dolmen and standing stones above the Anaverna Track, 2017-03-04):
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Actual archaeological sites can be found …

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Bealach na Tana – The Táin Way Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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