Easky Lough – Moy Estuary Riverside Ride loop from Ballina

Easky Lough – Moy Estuary Riverside Ride loop from Ballina

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Easky Lough – Moy Estuary Riverside Ride loop from Ballina

03:28

74.2km

520m

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: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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822 m

Ballina

Highlight • Settlement

Ballina, the atmospheric 'Salmon Capital of Ireland', is beautifully situated at the mouth of the River Moy in County Mayo. The city breathes history with its Georgian architecture, the imposing …

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20.2 km

Lough Talt

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Picturesque Lough Talt is the largest lake in the Lough Hoe Bog area, a region of montane bogland. It's situated just to the east of Windy Gap on the Mayo/Sligo …

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22.1 km

Forest Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

This gravel path close to Lough Talt in the Ox Mountains is a good alternative to the road for cyclists and hikers. Enjoy the shade from the trees and the easy going surface.

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32.7 km

Easky Lough

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful remote Lough Easky. Apparently the name ‘Easkey’ means ‘Plentiful in Fish’, and the lake is fittingly abundant in salmon and trout.

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71.1 km

Moy Estuary Riverside Ride

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Route along the main road with open views of the wide Moy estuary. You follow the river at some height, giving you long lines of sight over the water and …

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73.2 km

St. Muredach's Cathedral, Ballina

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Neo-Gothic cathedral from the 19th century on the banks of the Moy, recognizable by its slender spire from 1855. Seat of the Diocese of Killala and a beautiful landmark in …

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74.2 km

End point

Train Station

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