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Lough Derg Lakeside View – View of Lough Derg loop from Saint Flannan's Cathederal

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Lough Derg Lakeside View – View of Lough Derg loop from Saint Flannan's Cathederal

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Lough Derg Lakeside View – View of Lough Derg loop from Saint Flannan's Cathederal

03:41

51.5km

950m

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: March 26, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 44.6 km for 519 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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380 m

View of Killaloe and Ballina from Canal Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

Killaloe is a small town that sits on the River Shannon on the western bank of Lough Derg.

The town has plenty of places to eat or have a drink, …

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4.49 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

3

15.8 km

Garrykennedy Harbour and Castle Ruins

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Well worth a detour, Garrykennedy is one of the most picturesque villages on Lough Derg. Several bench and table areas for breaks.

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4

15.9 km

Larkins Pub & Restaurant

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On its own Larkin's would have a healthy business because of the quality of food. Given its location, it's very hard to beat for food or drink on a nice summer's day

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5

23.6 km

View of Lough Derg

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This is a fantastic viewpoint offering panoramic views across the beautiful Lough Derg. You can see all the way to County Clare and up the River Shannon towards Galway. Make sure to bring a picnic!

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6

42.2 km

Great Famine Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

On my bike ride I passed this old, overgrown cottage, which stands in the shade of mighty trees. It has a very special charm - the crumbling walls and the …

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7

43.9 km

Lough Derg Lakeside View

Highlight • Lake

Yet another typical view of lough Derg from this route.

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8

44.9 km

View of Lough Derg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fabulous views over Lough Derg. On the lower slopes there are some picnic tables and benches, perfect for a break on the way up or down.

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9

45.8 km

Ballycuggaran Forest view of Lough Derg

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On the trailhead to the East Clare Way, explore many great tracks in this dense and enchanted forest with incredible views over Lough Derg.

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51.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.8 km

5.92 km

3.91 km

914 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.4 km

14.3 km

2.40 km

1.08 km

376 m

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