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Muckross House – View of Muckross Lake loop from Muckross House

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Muckross House – View of Muckross Lake loop from Muckross House

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Muckross House – View of Muckross Lake loop from Muckross House

01:45

6.69km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

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Killarney National Park

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586 m

Old Cemetery of Muckross Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Directly at the monastery there is the adjacent and associated old cemetery with various graves

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679 m

Muckross Abbey and its Ancient Yew Tree

Highlight • Religious Site

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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2.26 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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2.37 km

Ancient Oak Near Muckross House

Highlight • Natural Monument

Behind the Muckross house near the rock garden is this huge tree. The thickness of the trunk and the forks of the branches are impressive

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2.53 km

Rockery at Muckross House

Highlight • Natural

At Muckross House there is the beautiful “Rockery” – a beautifully landscaped rock garden!

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3.51 km

Ancient Yew Tree in Killarney National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

This tree looks very interesting and old

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3.86 km

View of the Meeting of the Waters, Killarney National Park

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Jetty for the crossing to Dinis Cottage and confluence of the three lakes

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4.59 km

View of Muckross Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

1.37 km

776 m

397 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

1.64 km

1.27 km

342 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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Muckross House – View of Muckross Lake loop from Muckross House

Old Cemetery of Muckross Abbey

Muckross Abbey and its Ancient Yew Tree

Muckross House

Ancient Oak Near Muckross House

Rockery at Muckross House

Ancient Yew Tree in Killarney National Park

View of the Meeting of the Waters, Killarney National Park

View of Muckross Lake

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