Céide Fields – Downpatrick Head loop from Saint Patrick's

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Céide Fields – Downpatrick Head loop from Saint Patrick's

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Céide Fields – Downpatrick Head loop from Saint Patrick's

03:52

63.3km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.8 km

View of the Mayo Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just south of Ballycastle the rugged Mayo coastline has given way to lush rolling countryside views. A patchwork of fields and woodland all along the valley to the west.

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18.2 km

Mary’s Bakery — small local bakery in Ballycastle, successor to the former Mary’s Kitchen. Fresh cakes, bread and scones; ideal stop before or after Downpatrick Head.
PS: both buildings are next to each other.

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26.0 km

Céide Fields

Highlight • Historical Site

Located on a hilltop, the extensive archaeological site offers a glimpse into the history of the Mayo region since prehistoric times. Although the excavations themselves may not be of great …

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38.9 km

Road to Downpatrick Head

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Watch out for tourists’ cars!

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39.4 km

Downpatrick Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

worth the trip !?!

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40.4 km

Downpatrick Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rough cliff top on the north coast of Mayo, known for the vertical Dún Briste sea stack and the open, windy plateau above the Atlantic surf. You are literally standing …

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46.3 km

Archaeological Site

51.0 km

View of Lacken Strand

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lackan Strand (often written as Lacken), one of North Mayo's most impressive hidden sandy beaches. It is a vast area of golden dunes and a sheltered bay, surrounded by the rugged hills of Killala.

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58.4 km

Palmerston Bridge

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Palmerstown Bridge is a beautifully preserved monument from 1788 and a key historical point on the route through North Mayo. This impressive eleven-arch stone bridge spans the Cloonaghmore River and …

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63.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.6 km

630 m

197 m

Surfaces

39.7 km