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Monaghan — Rossmore Forest Park loop

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Monaghan

Monaghan — Rossmore Forest Park loop

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4.5

(2)

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Monaghan — Rossmore Forest Park loop

03:35

13.4km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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509 m

Ulster Canal Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A charming path along the Ulster Canal Greenway. The best way to get out of the city to head over Rossmore Forest Park.

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4.20 km

Roddy Den Drum Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Roddy den Drum looms at an impressive 10m tall. It is said he created all the lakes in Rossmore Forest Park with his hands.

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4.72 km

Garaidh Den Drum (Spike) Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Garaidh Den Drum is known as Spike and is a spear thrower. He is on the hill facing Roddy and waiting to catch you out. A large spike at the …

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7.26 km

Rossmore Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

In the centre of the park, the remains of the old Castle is an interesting point to add to your adventure.

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10.1 km

Barn Hill Lough

Highlight • Lake

Stopped here on our walk for a rest and to forage some elderflower. It was idyllically quiet apart for the occasional interuption dogs looking to cool off in the water.

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13.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.21 km

5.27 km

624 m

226 m

Surfaces

7.89 km

2.74 km

1.79 km

890 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

11°C

4°C

0 %

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Ulster Canal Greenway

Roddy Den Drum Sculpture

Garaidh Den Drum (Spike) Sculpture

Rossmore Castle Ruins

Barn Hill Lough

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