Rosscrea is an interesting town with some historic monuments worth taking a look at.

The Rosscrea round tower, once part of a larger ecclesiastical site dating back to the 7th century makes an impressive sight. The round tower dates back to the 12th century.

You will also find Rosscrea castle, a magnificent stone motte castle dating back to the 1280s. The grounds also have an impressive garden with a fountain, making it a perfect pit stop on a long cycle.

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1. Rosscrea, Moneygall and Nenagh Castle loop from Cloughjordan

81.1km

03:17

460m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Castletown, Roscrea and Birr loop from Tullamore

122km

05:03

550m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Rosscrea to Borris-in-Ossory loop

33.5km

01:31

190m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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Location: Tipperary, Munster, Ireland

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Rosscrea

1. Rosscrea, Moneygall and Nenagh Castle loop from Cloughjordan

2. Castletown, Roscrea and Birr loop from Tullamore

3. Rosscrea to Borris-in-Ossory loop

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