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Hike around Lough Gur

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Ireland

Munster

Limerick

Hike around Lough Gur

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Hike around Lough Gur

01:09

4.37km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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437 m

Scenic bench overlooking Lough Gur

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful spot to take a pause and admire the view across Lough Gur. Bring a picnic or some snacks!

Tip by

1.15 km

Lough Gur

Highlight • Lake

Lough Gur is the only natural lake of significance in South East Limerick, and is a haven for wildlife.

Tip by

2.44 km

Lough Gur Ringfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded around the 7th century AD, the site is home to two massive stone forts, once up to 2 metres (7 ft) high and topped with a palisade.

These forts, …

Tip by

4.03 km

The Visitor Centre offers an interactive learning experience about the wealth of archaeology and history dating back to Stone Age times up the 19th century.

More information can be found here: loughgur.com/heritage-centre

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4.37 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.47 km

1.62 km

254 m

Surfaces

2.22 km

806 m

368 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 4 September

18°C

12°C

43 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Hike around Lough Gur

Scenic bench overlooking Lough Gur

Lough Gur

Lough Gur Ringfort

Lough Gur Visitor Centre

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