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The Quiet Man Statue (John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara), Cong – Ashford Castle loop from Ashford Castle

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Ireland

Galway

The Quiet Man Statue (John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara), Cong – Ashford Castle loop from Ashford Castle

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The Quiet Man Statue (John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara), Cong – Ashford Castle loop from Ashford Castle

01:29

22.7km

130m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.0 km for 112 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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292 m

Cong Village and Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Cong village is known worldwide due to it being the main film location for the film 'The Quiet Man' which starred John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara.

Sitting on the border …

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321 m

The Quiet Man Statue (John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara), Cong

Highlight • Monument

Made in 1951, “The Quiet Man” was directed by John Ford and starred John Wayne as Sean Thornton returning to settle down in Ireland after emigrating to the US. Maureen …

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1.21 km

Ashford Castle

Highlight • Castle

Ashford Castle, a stunning medieval castle on the shores of Lough Corrib near the town of Cong in County Mayo, is one of Ireland's most magnificent and historic buildings. Originally …

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2.37 km

The Quiet Man Museum and Village Pump

Highlight • Historical Site

The Quiet Man Museum is a must for any Quiet Man enthusiasts. It is an exact replica of the White O’Morn cottage in the movie.

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2.81 km

Giant Pine Tree in Castle Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.98 km

Secluded beach

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful, small beach with views of the small islands scattered in Lough Corrib. There is also a picnic bench to have some lunch on.

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21.5 km

Cong Woods

Forest

22.1 km

Monks' Fishing House on the River Cong

Highlight • Historical Site

The house on the Cong River was once used by the monks for fishing. There is a hole in the bottom through which the net was lowered and where it …

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22.4 km

Cong Cross Monument

Highlight • Monument

22.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

9.30 km

1.83 km

426 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.10 km

7.75 km

3.01 km

1.74 km

713 m

377 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

18°C

13°C

27 %

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Cong Village and Abbey

The Quiet Man Statue (John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara), Cong

Ashford Castle

The Quiet Man Museum and Village Pump

Giant Pine Tree in Castle Park

Secluded beach

Monks' Fishing House on the River Cong

Cong Cross Monument

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