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Ross Castle – Library Point loop from Killarney

Mountain biking trails

Ross Castle – Library Point loop from Killarney

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Ross Castle – Library Point loop from Killarney

00:50

13.7km

60m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.05 km for 85 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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232 m

Red Deer Monument, Killarney

Highlight • Monument

This monument represents two fighting red deer. So, the red deer is the symbol of Killarney, because the last native red deer in the wild are found here.

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2

4.08 km

Ross Castle

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A 15th-century castle purportedly constructed by the chieftain O’Donoghue Mór. It was the last place in Munster to hold out against Cromwell.

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4.10 km

Ross Castle

Highlight • Castle

4

4.11 km

Ross Castle

Highlight • Castle

On the edge of Lough Leane, Ross Castle dates from the 15th century and was the last place in Munster to withstand Cromwell. It is open to the public outside of winter with excellent guided tours.

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5

6.39 km

Library Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

The trail to Library Point is just over 2 km from Ross Castle via the most direct route. It can be extended to a nice 5km return trip by including …

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6

8.09 km

View of Lough Leane from Governor's Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful vantage point slightly elevated on a rock overlooking Lough Leane.

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13.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.48 km

4.94 km

1.63 km

1.20 km

305 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.34 km

3.09 km

629 m

507 m

177 m

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Monday 10 August

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12°C

24 %

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