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Hore Abbey, Rock of Cashel & Holycross Abbey loop from Thurles — Historic abbey loop

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Hore Abbey, Rock of Cashel & Holycross Abbey loop from Thurles — Historic abbey loop

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Hore Abbey, Rock of Cashel & Holycross Abbey loop from Thurles — Historic abbey loop

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138km

1,130m

Expert 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: June 7, 2024

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67.0 km

Clare Glens

Clare Glens is a delightful wooded area with the River Cusher running through it with many small waterfalls. It makes a great spot to take a break from cycling and take in the picturesque and sheltered scenery.

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72.3 km

Glenstal Abbey

Glental is a Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery that welcomes visitors to the church and gardens. Head north east up the lane to find it.

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84.4 km

Bilboa River

A lovely and quiet spot that is perfect for a picnic or taking a dip in Bilboa river on a warm summers day.

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100.0 km

Annacarty RIC Barracks

This impressive two story barracks was built around 1820 and burnt out in 1922 during the Civil War.

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118 km

Hore Abbey & Rock of Cashel

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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132 km

Holycross Abbey

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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138 km

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Parking

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135 km

2.81 km

294 m

Surfaces

125 km

10.5 km

2.81 km

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