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Ireland
Munster
Cork

Macroom Castle – Carrigaphooca Castle loop from Town Hall

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Bike touring routes & trails
Ireland
Munster
Cork

Macroom Castle – Carrigaphooca Castle loop from Town Hall

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Macroom Castle – Carrigaphooca Castle loop from Town Hall

02:50

46.0km

470m

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: May 12, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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The Gearagh Nature Reserve

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.26 km

Macroom Castle

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Macroom Castle is a significant historic ruin located in the town of Macroom, County Cork, situated strategically overlooking the River Sullane. Although now largely ruinous, the castle was a key stronghold for centuries.

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41.7 km

Carrigaphooca Castle

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Looking south from the road you will see Carrigaphooca Castle perfectly perched on a rock looking over the Sullane River.

The tower house was built by Dermot Mor MacCarthy sometime …

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46.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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46.1 km

Surfaces

46.1 km

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Thursday 9 July

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