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Lough Derg Lakeside View – Portumna Castle loop from Birdhill

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Lough Derg Lakeside View – Portumna Castle loop from Birdhill

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Lough Derg Lakeside View – Portumna Castle loop from Birdhill

07:46

129km

870m

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 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.82 km

View of Killaloe and Ballina from Canal Bank

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Killaloe is a small town that sits on the River Shannon on the western bank of Lough Derg.

The town has plenty of places to eat or have a drink, …

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9.96 km

Lough Derg Lakeside View

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Yet another typical view of lough Derg from this route.

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11.7 km

Great Famine Cottage

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On my bike ride I passed this old, overgrown cottage, which stands in the shade of mighty trees. It has a very special charm - the crumbling walls and the …

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61.7 km

St Brigid's Church, Portumna

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Beautiful, well preserved catholic church in Portumna.

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62.3 km

Portumna Castle

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Built in the 17th century, Portumna Castle is an imposing building. At a cost of £10 000 it's partly fortified in the Renaissance style. There's a tea room at the …

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74.4 km

Terryglass Harbour and Lough Derg View

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If you're pedalling through Terryglass, make a little detour to the harbour for pretty views of Lough Derg as well as a picturesque picnic spot. There are even showers at …

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98.3 km

Dromineer Castle Ruins

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The picturesque Dromineer Castle is easily seen upon entering the harbour. This castle was owned by John Cantwell in 1640. Having originally being built as a hall castle in the …

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115 km

View of Lough Derg

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This is a fantastic viewpoint offering panoramic views across the beautiful Lough Derg. You can see all the way to County Clare and up the River Shannon towards Galway. Make sure to bring a picnic!

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129 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

97.7 km

23.1 km

5.34 km

1.75 km

864 m

230 m

172 m

Surfaces

99.2 km

27.5 km

1.65 km

806 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

18°C

10°C

92 %

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Lough Derg Lakeside View – Portumna Castle loop from Birdhill

View of Killaloe and Ballina from Canal Bank

Lough Derg Lakeside View

Great Famine Cottage

St Brigid's Church, Portumna

Portumna Castle

Terryglass Harbour and Lough Derg View

Dromineer Castle Ruins

View of Lough Derg

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