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Beautiful river view – Gleniff Horseshoe loop from Sligo Mac Diarmada

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Sligo

Beautiful river view – Gleniff Horseshoe loop from Sligo Mac Diarmada

Hard

4.5

(2)

riders

Beautiful river view – Gleniff Horseshoe loop from Sligo Mac Diarmada

04:39

72.7km

830m

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: April 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.54 km

Drumcliff Church, High Cross and Grave of W. B. Yeats

Highlight • Historical Site

The writing on Yeats' grave is Irish legend.

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7.57 km

Drumcliffe High Cross and Round Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

The monastery at Druncliffe. The high cross and stump of a round tower (On the other side of the road) are all that remains of an abbey.

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7.60 km

Grave of W.B. Yeats

Highlight • Historical Site

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7.69 km

Drumcliff Round Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful facility.

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21.6 km

Beautiful river view

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A picturesque spot where you can stand on the bridge and watch the river flowing gently below. A great spot to have a rest before the horseshoe.

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25.4 km

Gleniff Horseshoe

Highlight • Gorge

The Gleniff Horseshoe has spectacular views of the Dartry Mountains and Donegal Bay. The valley was formed during the last Ice Age when the entire valley was carpeted in one …

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28.4 km

Views of Benbulben on the Horseshoe Loop

Highlight • Viewpoint

Feel the energy it’s a magic powerful place

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38.7 km

Eagles Rock and Truskmore Cliffs View

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view of Eagles Rock and the Truskmore Cliffs are stunning from this road. Should you fancy a closer look it is possible to jump off the bike and head up on foot.

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53.0 km

Archaeological Site

71.5 km

Copper River

Lake

72.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.5 km

16.3 km

831 m

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.4 km

34.0 km

262 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

26°C

12°C

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Beautiful river view – Gleniff Horseshoe loop from Sligo Mac Diarmada

Drumcliff Church, High Cross and Grave of W. B. Yeats

Drumcliffe High Cross and Round Tower

Grave of W.B. Yeats

Drumcliff Round Tower

Beautiful river view

Gleniff Horseshoe

Views of Benbulben on the Horseshoe Loop

Eagles Rock and Truskmore Cliffs View

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