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Dripsey bridge – Carrigadrohid Castle loop from Coachford

Dripsey bridge – Carrigadrohid Castle loop from Coachford

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Dripsey bridge – Carrigadrohid Castle loop from Coachford

02:44

63.0km

520m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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473 m

Green fields

Highlight • Natural

Looking east there is a wonderful mixture of green agricultural fields lined with mature oak trees.

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4.61 km

Dripsey bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A pretty small stone arched bridge. Although this is not the original, a bridge has stood in its place since 1780

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49.0 km

Macroom Castle is a significant historic ruin located in the town of Macroom, County Cork, situated strategically overlooking the River Sullane. Although now largely ruinous, the castle was a key stronghold for centuries.

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56.3 km

Steven's Wood

Forest

57.1 km

Carrigadrohid Castle

Highlight • Castle

Head south east over the bridge to see the stunning ruins of Carrigadrohid Castle, which stands on a rock in the middle of the River Lee. The castle was built in the 15th century by the MacCarthys of Muskerry.

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63.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.8 km

294 m

Surfaces

61.4 km

1.40 km

294 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

13°C

9°C

90 %

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