Dromore Castle – Dromore Lough loop from Ruan

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Dromore Castle – Dromore Lough loop from Ruan

Easy

5.0

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Dromore Castle – Dromore Lough loop from Ruan

01:02

4.04km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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26 m

Dromore Wood Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Visitor Center with nice exhibits on local fauna and a decent outdoor toilet.
Open May - September, dependent on seasonal activity.

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675 m

Johnny O'Donoghue Picnic Spot

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice picnic spot in Dromore Wood chosen by and dedicated to Johnny O'Donoghue after 47 years service to the reserve.

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1.46 km

It is thought that Dromore Castle dates from the 16th century, built by Teige O’Brien whose name is carved above the doorway. It was certainly built before the 17th century as by then, it was already undergoing repairs.

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2.07 km

View of Lough Derg

Highlight • Viewpoint

An absolute pleasure for nature lovers!

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2.23 km

Dromore Lough

Highlight • Lake

The trail wiggles pleasingly along the banks of Dromore Lough offering up lovely views of this tranquill freshwater lake.

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2.52 km

Dromore Lough

Highlight • Lake

Great trail on the shores of Dromore Louch. The largest of the lakes of the estate.

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3.61 km

View of Dromore Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dromore Wood is a place seeped in nature and surrounded by water. There are plenty of well maintained trails for hiking as well as a visitors centre. It is especially …

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4.04 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.51 km

1.01 km

381 m

138 m

Surfaces

2.37 km