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Castleblayney and Lough Muckno loop

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Monaghan

Castleblayney and Lough Muckno loop

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Castleblayney and Lough Muckno loop

01:02

20.9km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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454 m

View of Lough Muckno

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lough Muckno / Loch Mucnú is sometimes known as Blayney Castle Lake. It is linked to Lough Ross via the Clarebane River. There are lots of hiking trails in the vicinity of the lough, which is the largest in Monaghan.

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682 m

Black Island

Highlight • Forest

There are four different trails you can around Black Island to explore the forests and lough shore. There is a beautiful bluebell walk in the spring and views over Lough Muckno to Hope Castle.

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20.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

1.81 km

1.58 km

482 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

3.61 km

1.97 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Wednesday 26 November

12°C

70 %

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View of Lough Muckno

Black Island

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