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Noughaval Church Ruins – Leamaneh Castle loop from Gort

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Noughaval Church Ruins – Leamaneh Castle loop from Gort

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Noughaval Church Ruins – Leamaneh Castle loop from Gort

05:12

87.8km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Burren National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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26.6 km

View of Muckinish West Tower House

Highlight • Castle

Located on a narrow spit of land between Ballyvaughan and the N67, the ruin forms a dramatic silhouette against the backdrop of the grey Burren hills and the changing tides of the bay.

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30.8 km

The Soda Parlour

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The Soda Café is a modern and beloved stopover in Ballyvaughan, housed in a characteristic building at the foot of the Burren. This café is known for its excellent coffee, …

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32.1 km

Archaeological Site

37.1 km

View of The Burren from Corkscrew Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Corkscrew Hill is an iconic climb that showcases the best of The Burren. The switchbacks might be tough, but it is oh so worth it.

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45.0 km

Noughaval Church Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

The ruined church dates from medieval times and sits on an ancient monastic site founded by St Mogue. In the graveyard is an interesting old cross to the south east of the ruins.

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47.7 km

Caherlahertagh

Archaeological Site

49.4 km

St. Fachnan’s Cathedral and Cemetery, Kilfenora

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Known as the City of the Crosses due to the number of ancient crosses in the area, Kilfenora is also home to the mid-11th century St. Fachnan’s Cathedral. It was …

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55.2 km

Leamaneh Castle in County Clare is a historic ruin featuring a 15th-century tower house and a 17th-century mansion, with strong ties to Irish folklore. While not open to the public, visitors can admire its exterior from the roadside near Kilnaboy.

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55.3 km

Leamaneh Castle

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Although now little more than a shell, Leamaneh Castle was once a fine building situated between Inchiquin and Kilfenora on the edge of the Burren in County Clare. A stronghold …

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57.3 km

Inneenboy Tau Cross (Roughan Hill Tau Cross)

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The Inneenboy cross (Irish: Cros Iníne Baoith or "cross of the daughter of Baoth") or the Roughan Hill Tau Cross is a stone tau cross. It is a National Monument.

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87.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.0 km

15.2 km

366 m

310 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

78.0 km

9.18 km

732 m

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Noughaval Church Ruins – Leamaneh Castle loop from Gort

View of Muckinish West Tower House

The Soda Parlour

View of The Burren from Corkscrew Hill

Noughaval Church Ruins

St. Fachnan’s Cathedral and Cemetery, Kilfenora

Leamaneh Castle

Leamaneh Castle

Inneenboy Tau Cross (Roughan Hill Tau Cross)

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