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Hore Abbey & Rock of Cashel – Bridge Castle loop from Thurles

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Hore Abbey & Rock of Cashel – Bridge Castle loop from Thurles

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Hore Abbey & Rock of Cashel – Bridge Castle loop from Thurles

01:53

44.7km

170m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 238 m

After 44.6 km for 238 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

6.50 km

Holycross Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Holycross Abbey was founded in 1182 AD by Dónal Mór Ó Briain, King of Limerick and reconstructed between 1400-1450 with the abbey being dissolved in 1540. It is a stunning …

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20.6 km

Views toward the Rock of Cashel

Highlight • Viewpoint

Feast your eyes on the mighty iconic Rock of Cashel on this stretch of running. As well as being magnificent to look at, the rock has a huge historic significance. …

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20.7 km

Hore Abbey & Rock of Cashel

Highlight • Historical Site

To the west of this point you can see Hore Abbey, Irelands last medieval Cistercian monastery which was founded in 1272. The Abbey was originally a Benedictine monastery, however in …

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4

43.4 km

Bridge Castle

Highlight • Castle

This medieval castle is located in the heart of Thurles and is thought to have been built as early as 1453. It sits on the edge of the River Suir and remains one of Thurles' most prominent features

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43.8 km

Thurles Castle

Highlight • Castle

There is nothing left of walls that enclosed the town, or of the manor known as Durlas Castle and later the Croak Castle on the west end of the town. …

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44.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.9 km

7.49 km

748 m

268 m

194 m

194 m

Surfaces

43.7 km

424 m

346 m

138 m

< 100 m

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