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Cong Village and Abbey – The Quiet Man Statue (John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara), Cong loop from Galway Ceannt

Cong Village and Abbey – The Quiet Man Statue (John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara), Cong loop from Galway Ceannt

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Cong Village and Abbey – The Quiet Man Statue (John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara), Cong loop from Galway Ceannt

04:51

117km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.9 km for 182 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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23.1 km

Cloghanower Tower

Highlight • Castle

The final remains of Cloghanower castle. All that is left is the south west wall of a tower with a bartizan on the south corner. An impressive structure with incredibly thick walls.

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41.7 km

Cong village is known worldwide due to it being the main film location for the film 'The Quiet Man' which starred John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara.

Sitting on the border of Galway close to Connemara the village is home to some of Irelands most ancient monuments and circles from the Neolithic era.

Cong Abbey consists of the ruins of a former Augustinian abbey that mostly dates back to the 13th century. It is seen as one of the finest examples of medieval ecclesiastical architecture in Ireland.

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41.7 km

The Quiet Man Statue (John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara), Cong

Highlight • Monument

Made in 1951, “The Quiet Man” was directed by John Ford and starred John Wayne as Sean Thornton returning to settle down in Ireland after emigrating to the US. Maureen O’Hara played Mary Kate Danaher, the girl he marries. Much of the popular movie was filmed in Cong and Connemara. Cong has attracted many visitors and fans of the film and has an annual Quiet Man festival to celebrate the town’s connection with the film.

(irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/statue-of-maureen-ohara-and-john-wayne-in-the-quiet-man-to-be-unveiled-226117441-237780801)

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41.9 km

Monks' Fishing House on the River Cong

Highlight • Historical Site

The house on the Cong River was once used by the monks for fishing. There is a hole in the bottom through which the net was lowered and where it got stuck. When enough fish were caught in the net, a bell tied to the net with a string rang and the cook came down from the monastery to the river to collect the fish. Pretty imaginative!

Incidentally, the small bridge behind the abbey also gives free access to the grounds of Ashford Castle.

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48.6 km

View of Lough Corrib

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you're travelling south and descending towards the lough you're in for a real treat. If you're climbing up, be sure to take a moment to admire the view of Lough Corrib and the islands that pepper the surface of the lake.

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68.6 km

Maam Cross Moorland

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful moor and heathland that feels very remote and empty.

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91.2 km

Stone Tower

Highlight • Monument

116 km

Galway

Highlight • Settlement

Galway is one of the cultural centres of the Irish west coast, known amongst other things for street music. The colourful city can get crowded on weekends. In many pubs you can listen to live music and of course sample the famous black beer. It is also gateway to the fascinating landscapes of Connemara.

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117 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.6 km

51.6 km

891 m

713 m

280 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

114 km

2.62 km

195 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

31°C

17°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Cong Village and Abbey – The Quiet Man Statue (John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara), Cong loop from Galway Ceannt

Cloghanower Tower