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View of Muckross Lake – Muckross House loop from Muckross House

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Munster

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View of Muckross Lake – Muckross House loop from Muckross House

Moderate

4.7

(22)

134

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View of Muckross Lake – Muckross House loop from Muckross House

02:57

11.5km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Killarney National Park

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62 m

Muckross House, Lake, and Torc Waterfall

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Beautiful to look at, also a highlight from the outside.

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994 m

View of Lough Leane and Island

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A narrow footpath leads along the lakeshore for a while, lined with old trees and offering beautiful views of the lake.

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1.83 km

Muckross Abbey and its Ancient Yew Tree

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The ruins of the Franciscan monastery Muckross Abbey (also Muckross Friary, Irish Mainistir Locha Léin) from the 15th century are in the middle of the Killarney National Park not far …

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4.70 km

View of Lough Leane

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Wonderful view of the lake - great spot

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6.60 km

View of Muckross Lake from the Brickeen Bridge

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One of the old stone bridges often found in Ireland. From the water you have a particularly beautiful view of the building.

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9.43 km

View of Lough Leane

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10.7 km

View of Muckross Lake

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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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11.2 km

Muckross House

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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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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.76 km

2.45 km

267 m

Surfaces

7.77 km

2.00 km

1.01 km

391 m

303 m

Elevation

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Sunday 31 May

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View of Muckross Lake – Muckross House loop from Muckross House

Muckross House, Lake, and Torc Waterfall

View of Lough Leane and Island

Muckross Abbey and its Ancient Yew Tree

View of Lough Leane

View of Muckross Lake from the Brickeen Bridge

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Muckross House

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