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Muckross Abbey

Muckross Abbey

Recommended by 153 cyclists out of 155

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Killarney National Park

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Location: Kerry, Munster, Ireland

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2. Muckross House, Ross Castle & Lough Leane loop — Killarney National Park

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3. Fantastic views – Muckross Abbey loop from Killarney

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Alice Baddeley

November 7, 2023

Muckross Abbey is a historic Franciscan friary founded in 1448. Its architecture is a fusion of Gothic and Renaissance styles, with well-preserved ruins and a central courtyard dominated by an ancient yew tree.

Set against the backdrop of Killarney National Park, the abbey stands as a testament to Ireland's rich religious and cultural heritage.

Luca Prassel

January 8, 2022

Perched abbey full of history and immersed in a beautiful natural setting. The tree in the center dominates the scene.

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Beyond the Horizon

November 6, 2024

Cycling into Killarney National Park is an experience in itself - but a stop at Muckross Abbey gives the whole thing a very special touch. In the middle of the lush landscape of the park lies the old Franciscan monastery from the 15th century, surrounded by a peaceful cemetery. The architecture, a mixture of Gothic and Renaissance, gives an idea of the long history of the abbey, and the imposing courtyard with the old yew tree in particular creates a unique atmosphere.

Once you have arrived, it is worth parking your bike and exploring the abbey on foot. The different architectural styles allow you to immerse yourself in the eventful history of this place. It is impressive how the buildings have stood up to the weather and still provide a glimpse of times gone by. You can pause for a moment under the dense canopy of the yew tree in the cloister - a place that seems almost magical and invites you to reflect.

The adjacent cemetery also has a special significance: the so-called "Kerry Poets" rest here - Irish poets of the 17th and 18th centuries who are deeply rooted in the culture of the region. There is hardly any other place where history and nature merge so harmoniously.

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Location: Kerry, Munster, Ireland

Muckross Abbey

1. Moll's Gap, Lough Leane & the Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney - Killarney National Park

2. Muckross House, Ross Castle & Lough Leane loop — Killarney National Park

3. Fantastic views – Muckross Abbey loop from Killarney

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