Routes Ireland County CorkBlarney
Blarney Ring

Blarney, County Cork, Ireland

Blarney Ring

Length8.4 mi
Elev. Gain1046.3 ft
Est. Steps19000

Forest

Lake

River

Scenic views

Quiet place

No shade

Created by kiracurtin
Introduction
Blarney Ring is a 8.4 mile (19,000-step) route located near Blarney, County Cork, Ireland. This route has an elevation gain of about 1046.3 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

Blarney Castle

Historical
Blarney Castle (Irish: Caisleán na Blarnan) is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, near Cork, Ireland, and the River Martin. Though earlier fortifications were built on the same spot, the current keep was built by the MacCarthy of Muskerry dynasty, a cadet branch of the Kings of Desmond, and dates from 1446.

Blarney Stone

Place
The Blarney Stone (Irish: Cloch na Blarnan) is a block of Carboniferous limestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle, Blarney, about 8 kilometres (5 miles) from Cork, Ireland. According to legend, kissing the stone endows the kisser with the gift of the gab (great eloquence or skill at flattery).

Blarney Woollen Mills

Place
Blarney Woollen Mills was built in 1823. It was used mainly for spinning and weaving wool. The mill briefly closed for two years between 1973 and 1975, after which it was re-opened as an Irish heritage shop. It is located in the village of Blarney, County Cork, Ireland.

Blarney GAA

Sports
Blarney GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the town of Blarney, County Cork, Ireland. The club fields Gaelic football, hurling and camogie teams in competitions organized by Cork GAA county board and the Muskerry divisional board. In 2008, the club won the Premier division of the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship, and played in the Cork Senior Hurling Championship in 2009.

Blarney railway station

Place
Blarney railway station was a terminus station on the Cork and Muskerry Light Railway in County Cork, Ireland. The station served Blarney, and was located on the south side of the town's main square.

Blarney River

Water

Waterloo To Station Rd Walk

Tourist Attraction

Clogheenmilcon Nature Reserve Killeens End

Tourist Attraction

Waterloo

Tourist Attraction

Walkway tunnel

Tourist Attraction
Route Details

Length

8.4 mi

Elev. Gain

1046.3 ft

Est. Steps

19000
Created by
kiracurtin
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