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Monaghan — Rossmore Forest Park loop

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Monaghan

Monaghan — Rossmore Forest Park loop

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4.3

(3)

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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.

Tip by

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 split in the path is a sure sign that Garaidh is close by.

(travel2ireland.ie/the-giants-of-the-drumlins-monaghan-forest-trail/)

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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)

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Friday 3 July

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Roddy Den Drum Sculpture

Garaidh Den Drum (Spike) Sculpture

Rossmore Castle Ruins

Barn Hill Lough

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