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Athlone Town Bridge – Athlone Castle loop from Athlone

Athlone Town Bridge – Athlone Castle loop from Athlone

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Athlone Town Bridge – Athlone Castle loop from Athlone

04:30

107km

530m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.38 km for 190 m

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843 m

View of the Shannon Weir and Athlone Castle from Burgess Park

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A nice place to relax right on the water

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1.22 km

St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Athlone

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Today's St. Mary's Church of Ireland is situated within the medieval city walls on a hilltop. There was a church on this site before the Reformation. The church was described in 1827 as "a pretty little building with a square embattled tower" next to the bell tower of an earlier church.

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1.27 km

Athlone

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Athlone lies in the heart of Ireland and, at the same time, on the banks of the mighty River Shannon. It's no wonder, then, that it has long attracted the attention of saints and military leaders alike. Walking through the town, you can truly sense the history of each building—be it the 12th-century castle, the 17th-century barracks, or the 19th-century almshouse, a reminder of the Great Famine in Ireland.

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1.47 km

Athlone Town Bridge

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I would say that is the Athlone Town Bridge. The current bridge from 1844 replaced the old bridge. The latter was the first to be built over the Shannon and was built by Turlough O'Conor, High King of Ireland. Before the bridge was built, people had to cross the river using stepping stones.

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1.69 km

Saints Peter and Paul Church, Athlone

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After the dissolution of the monasteries at the time of the Reformation and the subsequent demise of the abbey, a small chapel was built within the confines of the old priory around 1795. In 1809 this chapel was enlarged and served as a parish church until the completion of today's Church of St. Peter and Paul in 1937.

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1.71 km

Sean's Bar – Ireland's Oldest Pub

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Listed in both Lonely Planet's "25 of the Most Incredible Bars in the World" and "50 Bars to Blow Your Mind," a visit to Sean's is a must! What's even more amazing is that Sean's Bar has been officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as Ireland's oldest pub

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14.6 km

Powder's Hollow

Archaeological Site

30.9 km

Athleague

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The bridge crossing the River Suck provides an atmospheric entry to this characterful river settlement.

Here you'll find a nearby mill, castle remains and ruined estate buildings - as well as pubs, local services and a vibrant community.

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