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Farney Castle – Holycross Abbey loop from Templemore

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Farney Castle – Holycross Abbey loop from Templemore

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2

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Farney Castle – Holycross Abbey loop from Templemore

02:46

47.7km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

17.5 km

Farney Castle

Highlight • Castle

Farney Castle in County Tipperary is the only round tower in Ireland occupied as a family home. The first castle was built at Farney in 1185 and this would have …

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2

21.8 km

Holycross Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Holycross Abbey was founded in 1182 AD by Dónal Mór Ó Briain, King of Limerick and reconstructed between 1400-1450 with the abbey being dissolved in 1540. It is a stunning …

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29.2 km

Byrnes's Woods

Forest

4

31.9 km

Bridge Castle

Highlight • Castle

This medieval castle is located in the heart of Thurles and is thought to have been built as early as 1453. It sits on the edge of the River Suir and remains one of Thurles' most prominent features

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5

32.3 km

Thurles Castle

Highlight • Castle

There is nothing left of walls that enclosed the town, or of the manor known as Durlas Castle and later the Croak Castle on the west end of the town. …

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6

43.7 km

Loughmoe Castle

Highlight • Castle

Loughmoe Castle is on private land but if you ask the farmer nicely he will let you cross his field to have a look around. It was the home of …

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B

47.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.4 km

3.05 km

260 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

10.6 km

288 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 8 October

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