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Gougane Barra Chapel and Pilgrimage Site

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Gougane Barra Chapel and Pilgrimage Site

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Gougane Barra Chapel and Pilgrimage Site

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Location: Cork, Munster, Ireland

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1. Gougane Barra Forest Park loop from Ballingeary

6.57km

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2. Gougane Barra Forest Park loop from Ballingeary

5.59km

01:35

110m

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3. Gougane Barra Forest Park loop from Ballingeary

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60m

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1Fritz-Marc 🚴🥾🏊🌲

June 8, 2018

A beautiful pilgrimage with a chapel and Stations of the Cross idyllically situated on the lake, to pause and enjoy the tranquility. Here is a nice spot earth.

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Beyond the Horizon

February 22, 2023

Gougane Barra in Cork, Ireland - a place of pilgrimage that attracts both devout pilgrims and nature lovers. The place is set in a scenic setting that is simply stunning. From green hills to turquoise lakes and waterfalls, it is truly a hiker's dream.

The walk to the pilgrimage site is not a walk in the park, but it's worth it. The feeling when you reach the top and enjoy the view of the monastery and the lake below is indescribable. The landscape is not only impressive but also very peaceful. It is a perfect place to experience nature and switch off.

The pilgrimage site itself is of great importance to the Catholic community in Ireland. According to legend, St Finbarr, the patron saint of Cork, retired to this area to pray. The monastery, built in the 17th century, is now a place of devotion and peace. Many pilgrims come here to honor St. Finbarr and to reflect.

Gougane Barra is a place where faith and nature are beautifully combined. Whether you come here for religious reasons or just to enjoy the stunning scenery, it is a must-visit place.

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Targi

April 9, 2024

A wonderful and mystical place.

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Elevation 220 m

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Gougane Barra Chapel and Pilgrimage Site

1. Gougane Barra Forest Park loop from Ballingeary

2. Gougane Barra Forest Park loop from Ballingeary

3. Gougane Barra Forest Park loop from Ballingeary

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