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Hore Abbey & Rock of Cashel – Court Castle loop from Devil's Bit Mountain

Hore Abbey & Rock of Cashel – Court Castle loop from Devil's Bit Mountain

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Hore Abbey & Rock of Cashel – Court Castle loop from Devil's Bit Mountain

06:56

160km

1,010m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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23.6 km

Barry's castle

Castle

26.3 km

Byrnes's Woods

Forest

46.9 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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72.1 km

Coffee & snacks in Clonmel

Highlight • Cafe

There are many great places to grab a coffee and a bite to eat in the county town of Clonmel, such as The Butter Market Cafe, No Filter, and Cafe Vanilla.

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72.1 km

Outdoor Café Rest Stop

Highlight • Cafe

Great stop to sit outside this lovely cafe

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85.9 km

If you head south down Burke and then Watergate St you will find Edmond's Castle and Court Castle next to Clashawley River. There are picnic benches on the river, perfect for taking a break and enjoying the historic views.

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93.2 km

Archaeological Site

110 km

Scenic Green Climb

Highlight • Climb

118 km

Urlingford Castle

Highlight • Castle

This impressive ruin was once a five story castle built in the 15th century by the Mountgarret Butlers. It would have had a large defensive bawn surrounding it. A stunning sight from the road side.

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137 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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160 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

147 km

13.0 km

360 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

146 km

13.9 km

267 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 24 July

18°C

12°C

39 %

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Hore Abbey & Rock of Cashel – Court Castle loop from Devil's Bit Mountain

Hore Abbey & Rock of Cashel

Coffee & snacks in Clonmel

Outdoor Café Rest Stop

Court Castle

Scenic Green Climb

Urlingford Castle

Thurles Castle

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