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View of Lough Muckno – Hope Castle loop from The Court House

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View of Lough Muckno – Hope Castle loop from The Court House

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View of Lough Muckno – Hope Castle loop from The Court House

01:10

4.45km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

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2.42 km

View of Lough Muckno

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Lough Muckno / Loch Mucnú is sometimes known as Blayney Castle Lake. It is linked to Lough Ross via the Clarebane River. There are lots of hiking trails in the vicinity of the lough, which is the largest in Monaghan.

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2.65 km

Hope Castle

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With grounds overlooking Lough Muckno, Hope Castle has been abandoned since 2010 when a fire ripped through the interior. At that time it was a hotel but was originally built …

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4.45 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.78 km

1.30 km

623 m

331 m

145 m

Surfaces

1.86 km

1.14 km

920 m

145 m

104 m

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Thursday 21 May

19°C

12°C

57 %

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View of Lough Muckno – Hope Castle loop from The Court House

View of Lough Muckno

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