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View of Kylemore Abbey – View of Kylemore Abbey loop from Glassilaun Beach

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View of Kylemore Abbey – View of Kylemore Abbey loop from Glassilaun Beach

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4.8

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View of Kylemore Abbey – View of Kylemore Abbey loop from Glassilaun Beach

04:36

75.8km

630m

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: May 27, 2026

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Connemara National Park

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Parking

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4.11 km

View of Lettergesh Beach

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A breathtaking panorama where the green hills of Connemara literally slide into the Atlantic Ocean. Lettergesh Beach is known for its wide sandy expanse, intersected by rugged black rocks, creating …

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5.22 km

View of the Atlantic Ocean and Sheep

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One of the most characteristic stops on the Renvyle peninsula. At the height of the historic Mullaghgloss House, you will be treated to a wide panorama of the Atlantic Ocean, …

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9.43 km

View of the Dawros River from the bridge

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A characteristic stone arch bridge over the fast-flowing Dawros River. From this point, you can see how the fresh water from the mountains of Kylemore mixes with the salt water …

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30.4 km

Anchor Beach

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One of the most beautiful beaches in the world: secluded, serene, beautiful and all yours, for the afternoon. Occasionally a curragh drifts in with the tide, laden with the best …

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58.5 km

View of Kylemore Abbey

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And you needn't even pay the entrance fee to see it from here.

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59.4 km

View of Kylemore Abbey

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Founded in 1920, Kylemore Abbey is a is a Benedictine Monastery. There is a fantastic view of it here from the bridge.

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62.3 km

Kylemore Lough

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Kylmore Lough is a beautiful lough with a majestic backdrop of the Twelve Bens Mountains. The waters are dark and deep, and home to many fish including the Irish pike.

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69.8 km

Lough Fee

Lake

70.5 km

A freshwater lake surrounded by mountains, Lough Fee is a calm and tranquil place to cycle and a good spot for bird watching. In the spring, the rhododendrons give a splash of bright colour to the lough's surrounds.

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72.4 km

Lough Muck

Lake

75.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.4 km

27.3 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.7 km

16.6 km

512 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

26°C

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View of Kylemore Abbey – View of Kylemore Abbey loop from Glassilaun Beach

View of Lettergesh Beach

View of the Atlantic Ocean and Sheep

View of the Dawros River from the bridge

Anchor Beach

View of Kylemore Abbey

View of Kylemore Abbey

Kylemore Lough

Lough Fee

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