View of Muckross Lake – Muckross House loop from Muckross House

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View of Muckross Lake – Muckross House loop from Muckross House

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View of Muckross Lake – Muckross House loop from Muckross House

01:00

9.21km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Includes short out-and-back sections

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After 555 m for 27 m

After 2.64 km for 10 m

After 7.28 km for 121 m

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568 m

Muckross Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Muckross Abbey is a historic Franciscan friary founded in 1448. Its architecture is a fusion of Gothic and Renaissance styles, with well-preserved ruins and a central courtyard dominated by an …

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1.96 km

Muckross House and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Impressive building, with large gardens all around. Very well-kept and colorful.

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2.33 km

View of Muckross Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Even if you only have a little time, you can manage the short walk from the manor house here and enjoy the view for a moment!

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2.65 km

Ancient Yew Tree in Killarney National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Near this old and exciting tree is also the old boathouse. From there you can row to the Dinis Cottage Tea Rooms if you feel like it.

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2.83 km

Dundag Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beautifully secluded lake beach with everything you could want, mountain views, a sandy bay and tall pine trees.

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7.18 km

Rockery at Muckross House

Highlight • Natural

At Muckross House there is the beautiful “Rockery” – a beautifully landscaped rock garden!

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7.34 km

Ancient Oak Near Muckross House

Highlight • Natural Monument

Behind the Muckross house near the rock garden is this huge tree. The thickness of the trunk and the forks of the branches are impressive

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7.45 km

Muckross House

Highlight • Historical Site

An impressive sight is the Muckross House with its garden, which is known far beyond the borders of Ireland. The impressive structure is part of Irish architectural history, but is …

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