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Leenaun Waterfront – View of Killary Lough loop from Cong ED

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Leenaun Waterfront – View of Killary Lough loop from Cong ED

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38

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Leenaun Waterfront – View of Killary Lough loop from Cong ED

03:21

80.2km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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22.2 km

Leenaun Waterfront

Highlight • Viewpoint

While the sheep graze on the surrounding hillsides, you stand here on the threshold of Killary Fjord. From the quay, you have a wonderful widescreen perspective of where the salt …

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22.3 km

Leenaun

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Leenaun, also spelled Leenane (Irish: An Líonán), is a picturesque village located in County Galway, Ireland. Situated at the head of Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord, Leenaun lies on the …

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23.7 km

View of Killary Lough

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At this spot, the landscape opens up towards Killary Lough, Ireland's only true fjord. From the slight elevation, you see the long, narrow water between the Mweelrea mountains (Mayo) and …

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27.3 km

View of Killary Harbour

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This is THE postcard moment of your tour through Connemara. From this elevated point along the N59, you have an unobstructed view over the deep blue fjord and the steep …

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34.0 km

Kylemore Lough

Highlight • Lake

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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6

42.9 km

Lough Inagh

Highlight • Lake

Lough Inagh sits in the spectacular Inagh valley with Bencorrbeg in the background. An incredible landscape to pass through on two wheels.

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7

62.8 km

Lough Shindilla

Highlight • Lake

The N59 passes pleasingly close to the shore of Lough Shindilla. Behind the pines you can see the 609m high Corcogemore, part of the Maumturks range.

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66.8 km

Maam Cross Moorland

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Beautiful moor and heathland that feels very remote and empty.

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80.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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52.9 km

27.4 km

Surfaces

80.3 km

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