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Ballyshannon Town Center – River Erne loop from Pettigo

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Ballyshannon Town Center – River Erne loop from Pettigo

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Ballyshannon Town Center – River Erne loop from Pettigo

04:01

68.0km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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31.0 km

Franciscan Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

31.1 km

Bakery Shack

Highlight • Cafe

39.0 km

Ballyshannon Town Center

Highlight • Settlement

Ballyshannon is thought to be the oldest town in Ireland, created by Royal Charter in 1613. Archaeological sites sites discovered in the town date back as far as 4000 and …

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39.3 km

Birthplace of Rory Gallagher

Highlight • Monument

Born in 1948 in Ballyshannon, Rory Gallagher was a renowned Irish blues and rock musician. He recorded many solo albums and also performed in the band Taste, selling over 30 million copies worldwide.

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39.9 km

Erne Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great views from the walking/cycle track

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41.0 km

River Erne

Highlight • River

Flowing 80 miles (129 km) from Slieve Glah to the Atlantic Ocean, the River Erne is the second-longest river in Ulster. The river winds through beautiful countryside in both the …

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42.7 km

Assaroe Reservoir

Lake

55.3 km

Castle Caldwell Gatehouses

Highlight • Castle

Built in the 17th century, Castle Caldwell was part of the Ulster Plantation, a province of Ireland colonised by British settles throughout King James I era. The castle had a …

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55.4 km

Castle Caldwell Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Built in the 17th century, Castle Caldwell was part of the Ulster Plantation, a province of Ireland colonised by British settles throughout King James I era. The castle had a …

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68.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.3 km

13.1 km

340 m

285 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.6 km

12.2 km

356 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

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Weather

Friday 26 June

20°C

14°C

94 %

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Ballyshannon Town Center – River Erne loop from Pettigo

Franciscan Monastery

Bakery Shack

Ballyshannon Town Center

Birthplace of Rory Gallagher

Erne Bridge

River Erne

Castle Caldwell Gatehouses

Castle Caldwell Ruins

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