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Sligo

Hyde Bridge – Sligo Abbey loop from Markievicz Park

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Bike touring routes & trails

Ireland

Sligo

Hyde Bridge – Sligo Abbey loop from Markievicz Park

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Hyde Bridge – Sligo Abbey loop from Markievicz Park

02:54

47.2km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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2.91 km

Tree Tops Bed and Breakfast Sligo

Highlight • Rest Area

Great typical bed and breakfast.

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4.24 km

Yeats Memorial Building

Highlight • Museum

Victorian cultural centre on Hyde Bridge, dedicated to the poet W.B. Yeats and the literary tradition of Sligo. W.B. Yeats was the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in …

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4.26 km

Hyde Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Hyde Bridge was built in 1845 and spans the River Garavogue. It was originally named after Queen Victoria and then renamed after the first President of Ireland in 1947.

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5.00 km

Sligo Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The famous Irish poet William Butler Yeats is closely associated with County Sligo; he used the abbey in two short stories: "The Crucifixion of the Outcasts" and "The Curse of …

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5.30 km

Garavogue Riverside Walk

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful views from the banks over the Garavogue River just off Sligo city centre.

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5.49 km

Sean Fallon Bridge (Sligo)

Highlight • Bridge

Modern pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Garavogue, named after the Sligo-born footballer Sean Fallon. Quiet crossing with a nice view of the river and direct access to The Mall. …

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16.5 km